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SUSTAINABILITY IN MANUFACTURING
SUPPLEMENT STAINABLE DATA CENTRES
agreements (SLAs) is essential, especially for colocation and managed services providers. Liquid cooling offers efficiency and
sustainability gains by removing heat at the source and enabling heat reuse. Regular metrics capture helps demonstrate progress in enhancing power usage effectiveness (PUE) and water usage effectiveness (WUE), contributing to sustainability and circular economy programs. Finally, collaborating with design consultants and partners, organisations can develop a tailored solution that meets site-specific needs, including creating a bill of materials (BOMS) and selecting manufacturers for integration.
MITIGATING RISKS Adherence to industry best practices plays a crucial role in maintaining operational integrity. Regular monitoring and maintenance activities, such as routine fluid quality checks and equipment inspections, are essential for identifying and addressing any potential
vulnerabilities or issues proactively. By prioritising continuous vigilance and observing established protocols, organisations can effectively mitigate risks, safeguard critical IT assets, and allow
both air and liquid cooling technologies, has emerged as the most effective solution. In this way, the strengths of each cooling method can be leveraged to optimise thermal management in data centres, offering several key advantages. By strategically employing liquid cooling
to target specific hotspots and enhance temperature control, this approach optimises efficiency and reliability in data centre cooling systems. Leveraging liquid cooling’s superior heat transfer capacity, the hybrid approach can support dense workloads without compromising performance whilst, at the same time, reducing overall energy consumption compared to conventional air only cooling methods. As data centre environments continue
to evolve at a rapid pace, remaining vigilant and proactive in exploring emerging
A Vertiv liquid cooling system
uninterrupted business operations – even in the face of evolving challenges and threats.
TAKING A HYBRID APPROACH A hybrid approach to cooling, which combines
NEW SOLUTION FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION Unlike 2-level inverters, which switch between
ABB has launched a new package, consisting of an AMXE250 motor and HES580 inverter, tailored for electric buses. The new propulsion package marks a significant leap forward in cleaner, more sustainable, transportation options. The first 3-level inverter in the market for
electric buses, the HES580 boasts superior energy efficiency and power output. Compared to conventional 2-level inverters, the HES580 achieves a substantial reduction of up to 75% in motor harmonic losses, significantly minimising heat dissipation and maximising energy conservation.
two voltage levels (DC+ and DC-), the HES580 introduces a third voltage step – the neutral. This addition effectively halves the voltage step during each switching operation, resulting in reduced current ripple and subsequently lower harmonic losses. Consequently, the AMXE250 motor operates with enhanced efficiency, delivering greater performance across diverse driving conditions.
ABB
go.abb/motion
STUDYING THE IMPACT OF SAF
The in-flight ECLIF3 study, in which Airbus, Rolls-Royce, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and SAF producer Neste collaborated, is the first to measure the impact of 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use on emissions from both engines of an Airbus A350 powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and followed by a DLR chase plane. Compared to a reference Jet A-1 fuel, the number of ice crystals per mass of unblended SAF
consumed was reduced by 56%, which could significantly reduce the climate-warming effect of condensation trails – also known as contrails. The impact of contrails was estimated to be reduced by at least 26% with 100% SAF use compared to the Jet A-1 reference fuel used in ECLIF3. These results show that using SAF could significantly reduce the climate impact
of aviation in the short term by reducing non-CO2 effects such as contrails, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, such as CO2 emissions, over the lifecycle of SAF when compared to using fossil jet fuel. Neste
technologies and innovative cooling solutions will be paramount. By embracing this forward- looking approach, organisations can not only navigate the challenges of the digital age but also seize opportunities to drive sustained business growth and competitiveness in an increasingly dynamic marketplace.
Vertiv
www.vertiv.com
DEVELOPING BIOPLASTIC MATERIALS
Following a series of successful trials at its global Centre of Excellence, Essentra is accelerating the development of new bioplastic materials to create more sustainable product ranges. In the first six months of operation, the teams have completed 19 trials from 14 different materials, resulting in 52 individual product samples and nine individual SKUs. One innovation is the ongoing trials, in
collaboration with business start-up FlexSea, to create flexible, seaweed-derived bioplastics, that can be the source of a new range of products. This novel material is 100% bio- based and truly home compostable. Other materials being tested are different types of bio-woods, Polylactic Acids (PLA) and nylons, including post-industrial recycled (PIR) nylons and a variety of different Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) from both PIR and post- consumer recycled (PCR) sources. It is also trialling industrial and consumer products that have already been recycled once. Significant investment is being made
pre-trial to ensure the ethical sourcing and procurement of new materials, as well as their technical viability and safety in the moulding process.
www.neste.com
Essentra Components
www.essentracomponents.com/en-gb
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