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Enhancing Efficiency: Electrical Considerations for Water-Cooled Data Centers

Nash Martis  (Director, Electrical Engineering & ICT, Stantec)

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Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability

Session Type: Session

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All Audiences

As data centers shift from air to water-cooled systems to manage the rising power densities fueled by high-speed processing graphics, along with mechanical and piping requirements the electrical implications are equally critical. This session will explore the necessary electrical upgrades for water-cooled systems, including increased demand on power distribution and existing aging utility infrastructure, changes to redundancy strategies, and alternate new power technologies and impacts on backup systems.

Attendees will gain insights into how water-cooled based systems impact the electrical infrastructure, including considerations for PUE, energy efficiency, system reliability, and future scalability. This session will provide an understanding for tailoring electrical systems to water-cooled data centers and staying ahead of industry changes.

Takeaway

  • Understand the electrical demands and infrastructure changes associated with water-cooled data centers
  • Explore how water cooling affects power distribution, backup, and redundancy systems
  • Learn strategies for managing PUE and energy efficiency during the transition to water cooling
  • Gain insights into future scalability and planning for long-term electrical needs