Presentation
Determining the Energy Efficiency of a Single-Phase, Liquid-to-Liquid Coolant Distribution Unit in the Absence of a Recognized Industry Metric
DescriptionCurrently there is no recognized standard for determining the energy efficiency of a single-phase liquid-to-liquid coolant distribution unit (CDU). To compound the complexity of making meaningful decisions about energy use and efficiency, there is yet to be an agreed-upon efficiency metric for this type of cooling equipment. With no efficiency metric, how can engineers and owners determine what CDU is best for their application? Understanding the energy efficiency of the CDU is critical to determining the ROI, OPEX, and TCO of the cooling system.
In this presentation, Dave Meadows will address the current confusion surrounding liquid-to-liquid single-phase coolant distribution unit (CDU) energy efficiency. Standards organizations such as ASHRAE, AHRI, and ANSI are racing to catch up with liquid cooling technology innovations but still have much work ahead of them to develop universally accepted standards. Dave will discuss a reasonable approach to determining the energy efficiency of a single-phase liquid-to-liquid CDU utilizing current related test standards and proposed ASHRAE rating conditions, allowing CDUs from different manufacturers to be fairly compared side by side. He will discuss methods for evaluating both the TCS and FWS loops efficiency as it relates specifically to the CDU.
In this presentation, Dave Meadows will address the current confusion surrounding liquid-to-liquid single-phase coolant distribution unit (CDU) energy efficiency. Standards organizations such as ASHRAE, AHRI, and ANSI are racing to catch up with liquid cooling technology innovations but still have much work ahead of them to develop universally accepted standards. Dave will discuss a reasonable approach to determining the energy efficiency of a single-phase liquid-to-liquid CDU utilizing current related test standards and proposed ASHRAE rating conditions, allowing CDUs from different manufacturers to be fairly compared side by side. He will discuss methods for evaluating both the TCS and FWS loops efficiency as it relates specifically to the CDU.
Speaker
Event Type
Flash Session
TimeTuesday, 18 November 202511:45am - 12:00pm CST
LocationBooth 2638 - Flash Session
Not Livestreamed
Not Recorded