THE EDGE
Dean Moffatt , Technical Sector Expert , Schiedel
engage a flue specialist at the earliest point , it means potential problems that could occur could be dealt with before they even happen . Adhering to the critical path is a small bit of the process , but when you consider that a data centre project typically runs into the millions , with individual parts that cost hundreds and thousands , prioritising the flue is really a small and easy thing to do .
Problems often arise from a lack of forward planning . This can include cabling interfering with where the flue needs to be installed , which of course leads to increased costs and delayed construction . Issues can also appear if the flue is incorrectly specified or isn ’ t up to the task . Schiedel ’ s approach to this means that there is a joint design process between an OEM specialist and a contractor .
This means that the flue will be the right design for the job , thanks to the sufficient testing that is completed ahead of installation . This is becoming even more important as more and more data centres move closer to urban areas to lower latency .
Research suggests that outages are getting longer , meaning that generators are needing to be operational for greater periods . If the systems installed aren ’ t up to the task , then the flues will spread harmful fumes and create unnecessary noise that could break local regulations . This is something that businesses cannot stand for any business taking ownership of a new data centre .
Choosing Schieldel ’ s critical path approach towards flues provides reassurance to both contractors and owners . It means that if the primary power source fails , there is a robust flue system that can support any backup efforts .
By making flues a priority , problems can be designed out of data centre projects permanently whilst allowing contractors to be paid on time , free up time for other projects necessary to meet development targets and provide owners and operators with a more resilient facility . �
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