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Method for efficient designing and operating cooling infrastructure in a data center

US9959371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2013
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2119/08
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system is disclosed for maintaining Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of a new data center constant or within narrow range around efficient level during ramping up stage of the data center. The method comprises of capturing a plurality of design and operational parameters of the data center, computing an efficient design for the data center at full occupancy, and maintaining the Power Usage Effectiveness constant or within narrow range around efficient level at a current occupancy during a ramp up period of the data center.

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