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Precision cooling from Panasonic
As the digital landscape evolves, we are seeing increasing demand to house high-density, heat-generating infrastructures, most notably data centres that require specialist-controlled cooling systems. Andrew Elliott, Specialist in Precision Cooling at Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions, explores how the demand for precise, reliable cooling has outpaced previously established solutions and how more recent innovations from manufacturers such as Panasonic can solve this growing problem.
Air conditioning in critical environments The construction of critical environments such as data
centres (DCs) is becoming increasingly common due to the unprecedented momentum of modern digital infrastructure. As cloud capabilities expand, more of our personal data, fi nancial records, photographs and mobile backups are being stored entirely in virtual environments. According to a recent TechUK report (
http://bit.ly/3JlxTL1), data centres are poised for unprecedented growth, with the potential to contribute an additional £44 billion to the UK economy by 2035, with projections of future growth at between 10% and 20% a year. As a result, the construction of data centres represents a signifi cant fi nancial investment that is increasingly under
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pressure to deliver greater performance and effi ciency. This is especially true for AI-driven DCs, which demand higher power densities and advanced cooling technologies to maintain optimal operating conditions and extend the lifespan of critical equipment. There are fundamental reasons why traditional comfort cooling air conditioning systems fall short of meeting the intense demands posed by DCs. Most comfort cooling systems are split-type units connected via direct expansion (DX) pipework. While DX cooling can off er lower operational costs compared to other methods, the long piping routes required for installation can be a challenging aspect. Additionally, comfort cooling is designed to operate for
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