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Air-side and water-side economizers in the data center

Air-side and water-side economizers in the data center

Date: Aug 13, 2009

What are air- and water-side economizers, how are they used for data center cooling, and why are they crucial to data center energy savings? IBM distinguished scientist and former ASHRAE chairman Roger Schmidt explains the pros and cons of air-side and water-side economizers and discusses why he thinks one type of economizer is the better option.

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