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CHILLER SUPPORT FOR WATER COOLED COMPUTERS.

Author(s) : JACKSON J. M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

INCREASINGLY MAINFRAME COMPUTERS ARE USING WATER COOLING TO ABSORB GREATER HEAT LOADS IN A SMALLER SPACE. THE WATER CIRCUIT IS NORMALLY A CLOSED CIRCUIT SYSTEMWHICH LINKS TO A CHILLING SYSTEM THROUGH A WATER TO WATER HEAT EXCHANGER. THE AUTHOR GIVES CONVINCING REASONS WHY SUCH A SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE SUPPLIED FROM A BUILDING COOLING SYSTEM, YEAR ROUND DEMAND BEING THE MAIN INCOMPATIBILITY. THE NEED FOR 100% STANDBY IS ALSO EXPLAINED, AND SUGGESTIONS ARE MADE CONCERNING ADDITIONAL STANDBY REQUIREMENTS IN EXTREME CASES. D.W.H.

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  • Original title: CHILLER SUPPORT FOR WATER COOLED COMPUTERS.
  • Record ID : 1988-1603
  • Languages: English
  • Source: AIRAH J. - vol. 41 - n. 11
  • Publication date: 1987
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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