Faculty Advisor
Cewe-Malloy, Leffi E
Faculty Advisor
Elovitz, Kenneth M.
Faculty Advisor
Emanuel, Alexander E.
Faculty Advisor
Rahbar, Nima
Sponsor
Integrated Design Group
Abstract
Data centers use a significant amount of energy and indirectly produce greenhouse gases which have a major impact on the environment. Architecture 2030 is a challenge to new buildings to build 100% carbon neutral buildings by the year 2030. The design achieved by this project can make headway in the right direction. The energy consumption of data centers can be dramatically reduced by implementing modern technology and rethinking the engineering behind traditional data centers. This is achieved by analyzing the traditional data center designs, and determining where the highest energy loses can be reduced and recouped. Techniques implemented include using liquid immersed servers, phase changing material infused building components, Stirling engines, and air-side economizers.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
March 2014
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Major
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Major
Civil Engineering
Project Type
Major Qualifying Project
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Accessibility
Unrestricted
Advisor Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Advisor Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advisor Program
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Advisor Program
Electrical and Computer Engineering