Energy Efficiency in Research Data Centers—Lessons Learned at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
Dale Sartor, LBNL
Energy costs are high, and growing, in the high-tech sector. This presentation will describe trends in data centers used for research, and issues relative to energy consumption in these data centers. The presentation will focus on lessons learned improving the efficiency of LBNL's own data centers.
LBNL has benchmarked dozens of data centers, which helps to identify additional opportunities for efficiency and best practices. The best practices that have been adopted at LBNL will be described. Topics will include:
- Air management
- Right sizing
- Plant optimization
- Liquid cooling
- “Free” cooling
- Humidity control
- Electrical power chain
- Design and operational practices
Biography:
Dale Sartor, PE, heads the LBNL Building Technologies Applications Team, which assists in the transfer of new and underutilized technology through project-focused multidisciplinary teams. Mr. Sartor has an Associate in Business in architecture, and a Masters in business administration. He is a licensed mechanical engineer and a licensed general building contractor. He has over 25 years of professional experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy applications including 10 years as a principal of an architecture and engineering company, and seven years as the head of LBNL's In-House Energy Management Program. Mr. Sartor is an active volunteer in professional organizations and lectures extensively.