Press Release
Meeting of the German Society of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in Dresden
Clever solution for cooling servers
For the second time, Dresden was selected by the German Society of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (DKV) to host a large contingent of guests at its annual meeting. From November 18 to 20, engineers, university professors, and prospective clients met and shared experiences in this city on the Elbe River. The agenda included the challenges to refrigeration, air conditioning, cryogenics, and heat pump technology presented by climate protection. In addition to presentations and discussions on these future-relevant subjects, the gathering also focused on energy-efficient air conditioning in data centers.
Daniel Lemke, Market Management Sales and Marketing for ebm-papst Mulfingen, added a significant contribution to the discussion. “Growing volumes of data from mobile Internet, cloud computing, and Internet TV demand increasingly greater computing capacities,” explained Lemke. “Currently, air conditioning for a classic data center can comprise up to 37 percent of the entire energy consumption.” In order to save on costs, many have followed the trend to energy-efficient cooling solutions with “free cooling”. But this requires large quantities of air, which increasingly is being produced by highly efficient fan arrays. Also, energy efficiency is always a question of choosing the right components.
Lemke went on to explain how to achieve the best design in order to operate the FanGrids safely and efficiently. He used examples to demonstrate the different factors that go into the design and to show how the arrangement, distance, and housing of the fans effect the performance of a FanGrid. Lemke also pointed out that the parameters of the existing facility and the lifecycle costs also determine the type, number, and size of the fans in an FanGrid.
The DKV Society, founded in 1909 in Berlin for this specific industry, is dedicated to the further development of refrigeration and air conditioning technology, and to the promotion of scientific and technical work beyond national borders. Both scientists and engineers use this platform to exchange ideas among each other. Here, young scientists and engineers also take advantage of this venue for professional networking and to receive career support.
Photo 1: Daniel Lemke, Market Management Sales and Marketing for ebm-papst Mulfingen.
Photo: ebm-papst
About ebm-papst
The ebm-papst Group is the world's leading manufacturer of fans and motors. Since it was founded, the technology company has continuously set global market standards. Developments have ranged from electronically controlled EC fans, through aerodynamic improvements of fan blades, and on to the resource-conserving selection of materials, with sustainable materials being just one option.
In fiscal year 2014/15, the company achieved a turnover of almost €1.6 billion. Throughout the world, ebm-papst employs around 12,000 people at 18 production sites (including in Germany, China and the USA) and in 57 sales offices. Fans and motors from the global market leader can be found in many industries, including ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, household appliances, heating, IT and telecommunications, as well as automotive and commercial vehicles.
ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG Bachmühle 2 ·74673 Mulfingen ·Phone: +49 7938 81-0 ·Fax: +49 7938 81-110 ·www.ebmpapst.com ·