From 9th October to 10th October,
ebm‑papst SEA will be participating in Data Centre World Asia 2024.

Join us to learn more about the latest energy-efficient and smart cooling solutions we have to offer for data centre industry.

Booth No. R15

Data Centre World Asia is the leading data centre event for connecting technologists and business leaders with experts, solutions and services to help accelerate data centre plans. The award-winning event connects technologists and business leaders with experts, solutions and services to discover the latest data centre innovations and solutions, gain first-hand knowledge and all that is required to enhance a data centre's capabilities, efficiencies and readiness for all future demands.

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Speaker Session

Unlocking Active Sustainable Design with Energy-efficient Ventilation Strategies - 2

Title: Sustainable Solutions for Efficient Data Center Cooling
Date: 9th October 2024
Time: 1540 - 1600
Venue: Efficiency & Sustainability Theatre

Synopsis

This topic explores sustainable air cooling solutions designed to enhance efficiency and minimize environmental impact in data centers. It focuses on Electronic Commutation (EC) technology, examining how EC motors and fans optimize energy usage and operational costs. The role of Active Power Factor Correction (Active PFC) in reducing harmonics and reducing installation costs for the power supply is also discussed. Environmental benefits, such as decreased carbon emissions and energy consumption, are emphasized, along with operational considerations and economic implications. Case studies are used to illustrate successful implementations and provide insights into the future of sustainable cooling practices in data center environments.

Speaker Profile

thomas schwab

Thomas Schwab
Managing Director of ebm‑papst SEA
Vice President, Product Management and Strategy APAC & MEA

Thomas Schwab, a seasoned professional with 11 years in the HVAC industry, currently also serves as the Managing Director at ebm‑papst Southeast Asia, a role he assumed on January 1, 2024. As the Vice President of Product Management for APAC & MEA in ebm papst, he holds a pivotal role in the APAC management board. His expertise encompasses global project management, product-market strategies, and customer development, with a focus on North America and APAC markets. His extensive experience includes years stationed in China, providing him with deep insights into regional industry trends, applications, and regulatory environments.

In his new role as Managing Director at ebm‑papst Southeast Asia, Thomas Schwab is tasked with leading the Southeast Asia team towards achieving new levels of growth and breakthroughs. His strategic focus includes advancing sustainability initiatives and driving digitalization efforts within the region. This transition underscores his commitment to steering ebm‑papst towards continued success and innovation in Southeast Asia's dynamic market landscape.

Highlights this year...

Critical infrastructure like data centers (DC) need to be operational 24/7 in order to keep modern society running. However, as DC equipment generate an immense amount of heat, they need to be constantly cooled in order to function well. Effective and reliable cooling methods are therefore, a necessity. And now, given the global challenge of reducing carbon emissions, developing sustainable cooling solutions has become paramount for DC operators.

Therefore, at DCWA 2024, ebm‑papst will be featuring a number of solutions that are ideal for taking the heat out of DCs.

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1) Server Rack with AxiForce and IoT - Fans in server racks circulate cool air from the front to the back, expelling hot air to prevent overheating. They work with built-in fan controls and redundant systems to ensure optimal server performance and temperature management. With the AxiForce fan, cooling server racks is made simple and effective. And, by incorporating IoT, the fan speed can ramp up/down in response changing temperatures within the rack.

2) Cooling Tower with AxiBlade – Cooling towers are crucial in DCs to manage heat from constant computer operations. They prevent overheating, optimize performance, and reduce energy consumption by dissipating generated heat effectively. With the powerful and durable AxiBlade fan, energy and maintenance costs can be reduced.

3) RadiPac C 630 – The RadiPac C 630 has been meticulously engineered to fit the high demands of a DC environment.

With its composite impeller, it is more aerodynamically optimized compared to its predecessors, ensuring the highest efficiency when installed in HVAC applications.

As a standard, the fan is equipped with passive PFC. As an add-on, it can be equipped with integrated active power factor correction (PFC) features, allowing less than 5% THDI over the complete power range and even in heavily disturbed grids. This enables the minimizing of circuit feedback and reduction of current harmonics, ensuring efficient power usage in DCs. By addressing harmonics at the source, our fans help to eliminate the need for costly, over-dimensioned power supplies, resulting in enhanced performance and significant energy savings.

The RadiPac C 630 is perfect for air handling units, CRAC units, various types of fangrids and a multitude of other HVAC equipment in DCs.

Discover ebm‑papst for data centres

From a structural point of view, no two data centres are alike. That's why with ebm‑papst there is not just one, but a variety of good ventilation and cooling solutions. As data centres need to be kept in operation 24/7, energy-efficient and reliable fans are imperative to uninterrupted operation. Discover ebm‑papst for data centres in the link below.

Cooling individual rows of servers through to modular designs with high air performance and cooling towers.

How to get there

DCWA Asia 2023 will be held at Marina Bay Sands Expo. Click here for further information on how to get there.