Compressor-less Cooling for Data Centers

William Lintner, Department of Energy

The presenter will discuss recent guidelines developed by various organizations, including the Federal government, leading to the minimization of the cooling needed for data centers, thus leading to optimized energy use. Various methods to achieve optimization of energy use will be discussed including using liquid cooling systems instead of air cooling. In addition, at least two examples of implemented projects will be provided that illustrate the application of the principles of moving to cooling systems that minimize or do not require chillers or direct expansion cooling.

Biography:

Mr. Will Lintner is a member of the Technology Services Team and the Project Services Team within Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program. He is currently leading activities related to energy efficiency in energy intensive facilities, including laboratories and data centers, and water efficiency, and the President's Performance Contracting Challenge. He received a Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management in 2007 for his contributions to providing energy savings through the DOE/EPA 21st Century Program. He was recognized by the Department of Energy in 2000 for his contributions toward reducing the department's own operating costs by over $100 million per year through investments in energy efficiency retrofit projects. Mr. Lintner is a professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is also a certified energy manager. He is a graduate of George Washington University and George Mason University.

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