Engineers at GE Global Research have unveiled a new method of moving air in order to cool consumer electronics based on technology used to improve air flow in military fighter jets. Tentatively known as a “dual piezoelectric cooling jet,” the technology consumes an average of 50 percent less energy than modern fan-powered cooling units. According to Dr. Seyed Saddoughi, … [Read more...]
European Commission Pushes for Decisive Action on Issue of Raising Data Center Temperatures
The European Commission has asked the IT industry for faster, more decisive action on the issue of raising data center temperatures to enable more free air cooling. The request comes in an effort to increase the energy efficiency of data centers as part of an ongoing implementation process of the “EU Code for Conduct for Data Centres.” Paolo Bertoldi, directorate-general of … [Read more...]
Report Forecasts Global Data Center Cooling Solutions Market to Grow
TechNavio has released a new market research report covering the global data center cooling solutions market from 2011 to 2015. The report, titled “Global Data Center Cooling Solutions Market 2011-2015,” predicts the global data center cooling solutions market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.4 percent over the time period 2011-2015. According to TechNavio’s … [Read more...]
Facebook Strives to Redefine Data Center Cooling Systems
As one of the world’s largest purveyors of online information, Facebook is continually updating its data center cooling system in an effort to increase cooling efficiency while maintaining current costs. Facebook’s original data center in Prineville, Ore. was designed for the desert and takes advantage of the low temperatures and humidity to cool its hardware with outside air. … [Read more...]
Firefighting Robot Uses Liquid Cooling and Fan System to Prevent Overheating
An ultra-durable, remote-operated mini-tank originally created to neutralize improvised explosive devices in combat zones for the U.S. Army has been re-imagined as a firefighting robot. Created by defense contractor Howe and Howe Technologies, Thermite is designed for fire suppression in areas that are deemed too dangerous for humans. The mini-tank is equipped with HD video … [Read more...]
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