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A world-first, smart grid cooling technology; dynamic demand adds value to your data centre, meets environmental targets and reduces capital costs

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Wasteful activation of fossil fuel power stations to cope with unpredictable fluctuations in demand is forecast to cost the National Grid up to £1b a year by 2020, and the environment nearly 4m tonnes of carbon per annum. Using Smart Grid technology, we demonstrate a risk-free and carbonless alternative which enables efficient cooling systems to subtly adjust their operation and respond to grid frequency, without endangering their performance or reliability. When applied across multiple sites, the cooling systems collectively help stabilise demand in real time. Using case studies we show how dynamic demand saves carbon and enhances value, enabling cooling systems to work intuitively in harmony with the National Grid.

Speaker: George Hannah

Job title: Product Development Director

George Hannah is Product Development Director for Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd. He plays a key role in strengthening Airedale’s position at the forefront of precision air conditioning and chiller development, by leading an expanding programme of new product development and the application of new generation technology. His remit is to steer the company's expansion into developing rack level cooling systems and innovative cooling solutions that increase data centre efficiency, raise free-cooling potential and harness and reclaim energy. George heads a product development team of twenty three, including sponsored PhD students and graduate apprentices. He is a chartered mechanical engineer with a B Eng (Hons) from Heriot Watt University.

Watch this session in the Infrastructure and Facilities Theatre on February 29 2012 at 3:15 pm