The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued an El Nio Watch in March, alerting the public to the potential consequences of the dry season in the Philippines.
Pagasa warns that heatwaves might intensify as the summer season begins, especially with shifting weather conditions due to climate change. Pagasa calculated the greatest heat index on April 10 in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, and Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, to reach 47 degrees Celsius.
In case you don’t know, El Nio is a cyclical climate phenomenon that occurs in the Pacific Ocean and has the potential to drastically affect weather patterns. El Nio is frequently connected with protracted periods of drought and high temperatures in the Philippines, which can pose substantial issues for data center operators.
“Dealing with the extreme spike of temperatures should not be taken lightly. This is when data center operators must be vigilant in monitoring their facilities. If not taken seriously, providers risk losing their reliability and connectivity,” said Pamela Albar, Associate Director for Channels & Enterprise Sales, Vertiv Philippines.
Here’s how data center operators can protect their operations from excessive temperature increases all through the summer to keep their cool:
Run as many cooling units as possible
To maintain the refrigerant pressures as low as possible so that operators may avoid trips on high pressure, it is preferable to double or triple the operation of your cooling units. They can reduce the load on each data hall by running the cooling units simultaneously.
Equipment overheating and possibly expensive downtime can occur if cooling systems are not operating to their full potential. The purpose of cooling units is to eliminate heat from the data center environment. Equipment that is not operating properly may experience heat stress, which might result in early failure or poor performance.
Regular maintenance is a must
Data center cooling equipment must work twice as hard as normal due to the higher temperature. As a result, the units, particularly the condenser coils, must undergo routine inspection and maintenance.
Condenser coils are responsible for discharging heat received by the refrigerant in the evaporator coil. When it becomes clogged with dirt and dust or coated with rust, it loses its heat-transfer capability and becomes useless as the ambient temperature rises.
Due to uncontrolled high pressure, dirty coils can potentially trigger a system shutdown. This puts not just the facilities but also the operations at risk during a crucial period.
Invest in high-quality cooling systems
Temperature fluctuations are to be expected in data centers, which is why the facility must have the finest cooling system. To improve the lifespan of their equipment, maintain a stable temperature environment, and limit the danger of thermal stress, operators must invest in high-quality equipment.
Additionally, it raises the facility’s efficiency, guaranteeing the dependability of the data center. Because high-quality cooling systems are energy-efficient and reduce running costs, investing in them is more cost-effective.
To guarantee dependability and efficiency in high-temperature scenarios, data center facilities might invest in a variety of cooling technologies, including immersion, water-free, and evaporative-free cooling systems.
Vertiv is a trustworthy partner in improving thermal systems and developing a maintenance schedule to keep the facility cool, especially during the El Nio phenomena since they are architects of continuity and offer these solutions.
Besides, the company offers cutting-edge, sustainable, and creative solutions that increase the performance and scalability of data centers, communication networks, and other important IT facilities.
Visit vertiv.com to read more about how Vertiv helps to ensure the continuity of today’s vital business.
