Data Centres
Protect vital data centre equipment and infrastructure from damage
Data Centres
A sophisticated range of pressure relief vents
Effective Air Cooling
Effective air cooling in data centres requires a multifaceted approach. The synergy between cold and hot aisle containment and correctly implemented pressure relief systems creates a robust thermal management solution. This integrated strategy protects valuable IT assets and contributes to overall energy efficiency and operational reliability. As data centre densities continue to increase, advanced cooling techniques, including sophisticated pressure relief solutions, will be of greater importance.
Airflow Regulation
Pressure relief vents modulate air pressure between contained and open areas, ensuring consistent airflow patterns.
Temperature Stabilisation
Allowing excess air movement, pressure relief vents/stabilisers help maintain uniform temperatures across the facility.
Optimising Energy Efficiency
Correct venting reduces the load on CRAC (Computer Room Air Conditioning) units, optimising energy consumption.
Emergency Response
In the event of cooling system failures, pressure relief vents can mitigate rapid temperature increases, providing crucial time for remedial actions.
Fire Suppression
Used to protect against over-pressure, in the case of inert gas systems such as IG-55 and Inergen, and over/under-pressure with gases such as FM200 and NOVEC 1230.
Effective use of gaseous fire suppression systems in data centres relies on the system performing two key actions:
Management of the pressure within the protected enclosure during the period of suppressant agent discharge.
Retention of the suppressant gas mixture within the enclosure for a specified period after the completion of the discharge.
Pressure relief vents designed specifically for this application should be installed in order to manage the increase in pressure from adding the gaseous agent but also ensure the pressure isn’t relieved to a level where the gaseous agent mixture is diluted and is, therefore, unable to prevent re-ignition.
Post-discharge Extraction System
Post-discharge ventilation(PDV) for gaseous extinguishing systems is important for removing smoke, fire by-products, and extinguishing agents after system activation, ensuring a safe environment.
Apreco’s range of Gas Extract Systems (GES) are available to remove the smoke and fire by-products as mandated by ISO 14521-1 and EN 15004-1.
PRESSURE RELIEF IN DATA CENTRES
Pressure Relief Vents
AIR STABILISATION IN DATA CENTRES
Air Pressure Stabilisers
