Overview:

This seminar examines the best practices for data center energy efficiency by focusing on thermal guidelines for data processing, datacom facility energy efficiency, and actual high density data centers in operation today. The seminar discusses equipment environment specifications and the methods for measuring performance and developing means to evaluate effectiveness of data center cooling. 

Agenda:

Presenter:

Donald L. Beaty started DLB Associates Consulting Engineers in 1980. He received his BS Degree in Engineering from the University of Rhode Island in 1972 and is a registered professional engineer in 45 states.

As the co-founder and the inaugural Chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.9 (mission critical facilities, technology spaces, and electronic equipment), Don has a sincere interest in educating the industry about ASHRAE being an unbiased source for data center cooling material.  This interest has resulted in Don publishing over 50 technical papers and articles and presenting over 100 times in 29 countries on the topic of data center cooling.  Don currently serves as the International Liaison & Publications Chair for ASHRAE TC 9.9.

Don has also served on ANSI / ASHRAE Standards Committee 90.1 (energy) including as vice chair, Standards Committee 127 (Method for Testing for Rating Computer and Data Processing Room Unitary Air-Conditioners) as secretary, and ASHRAE TC 7.6 (Systems Energy Utilization) and is a major contributor to many data center books (including 10 ASHRAE Special Publication Books).   Don is an ASHRAE Fellow and the 2012 recipient of the ASHRAE George B. Hightower Technical Achievement Award in recognition for his TC 9.9 leadership and contribution.

Tickets

$40.00 Non-Member

$40.00 Society Member

$30.00 Chapter Member

$25.00 YEA Member

$10.00 Student Member

$0.00 Life Member