CPD Training - Technical Seminar on Green Data Center - Trends and Technologies for Design, Installation, Monitoring and Assessment for Data Center Performance, The Success Stories and Some Common Pitfalls

[ This event is co-organised by ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter (ASHRAE-HKC) and BEAM Society Limited (BSL) ] 

Part 1: Achieving a Green Data Center: More than a Good Design Is Needed by Mr Jim Vallort, ASHRAE Distinguished Speaker

The concept of a Green Data Center is difficult to perceive with a building full of computers consuming elec­tricity. So the goal for a green data center is to minimize the energy consumed by the facility that does not go into computing power. To achieve this reduction the site selection, facility program, design, installation and operations all play an equal role. Jim will discuss some current trends and design strategies for high perfor­mance in various climates and he will also present some keys to maintaining the edge of a high performance site such as Cx at turnover, seasonal testing, operations plans for changing IT loads, EBCx as operations change, Cx of added equipment during the life of the data center and most importantly - annual monitoring and operational adjustments. These concepts, success stories and some common pitfalls will be presented.

Part 2: Data Center Immersion Cooling System by Mr Chris Wong, Associate Director - Facility Management of Newtech Technology

Immersion cooling is a highly efficient cooling solution that involves submerging servers in a non-conduc­tive fluid. This fluid absorbs the heat generated by the servers, allowing for highly efficient cooling. It does not only enables data center operators to meet the increasingly demanding heat dissipation and power requirements for IT infrastructure today, it can significantly reduce energy consumption by 45% compared with traditional air-cooling systems and improves the PUE to 1.09 or even lower. Chris will share with us why Immersion Cooling is so important for a data center, how does it work and the challenges for Immersion Cooling adoption. He will also present the details of the firsrt of this cooling system for data center in Hong Kong.

Part 3: Assessment Guidelines and Best Practices for Green, Sustainable, Reliable, and Energy-Efficient BEAM Plus Data Centres by Ir Emily Wong, Manager - Project Assessment Section of BEAM Society Limited

Sustainable data centres prioritise environmental responsibility, resource conservation, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance and stakeholder expectations. By adopting sustainable practices, data centres can minimise their environmental impact, optimise resource utilisation, reduce costs, enhance their reputation and foster innovation in the industry. This presentation will provide comprehensive insights into planning, design, construction and operation of a green, sustainable, reliable and energy-efficient Data Centre in accordance with BEAM Plus Data Centre assessment tools, covering topics such as site selection, building design, minimisation of operational materials and waste, energy efficient equipment selection, cooling systems, renewable energy integration, water conservation, human environmental quality and operational best practices. Participants will gain knowledge about the key principles, strategies and technologies involved in creating an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient data centre while ensuring reliable and high-performance operations.