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Computer Room Fresh Air Cooling
Abstract
This paper discusses the concept of a
computer room fresh air cooling system with
evaporative humidification. The system offers
significantly lower energy consumption than
conventional cooling units, with 24% reduction for
Dallas and 56% reduction for Denver. A control
scheme is suggested that should satisfy the strict
temperature and humidity specifications of
computer rooms. The controls also allow
flexibility to meet the wide range of
dehumidification loads that can occur in a room
with an imperfect vapor barrier. The project is
presently in the conceptual stage, but is being
considered for installation in a Texas
Instruments' building if economic feasibility can
positively be demonstrated.
Citation
Wenger, J. D. (1985). Computer Room Fresh Air Cooling. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /6837.