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COMRADES IN CONSTRUCTION
Data Centre Design
PROJECT BRIEFDevelop a low energy data centre for a major
computing company.
Building is to be a prime example of sustainable, low energy architecture.
Expected to be an exemplar for future data centres.
SITESite is an old derelict industrial site near the
village of Allandale.Approximate size of site is 200m x 300m.Already a fairly flat and solid surface to build on.Large open site, not a lot of
shelter except surrounding trees.Close to the motorway and
enclosed by two railway lines.
DATA CENTRE REQUIREMENTS
Data centres require a number of things in order to function, these include:
SpaceCooling/Ventilation systemPower SupplyDetection SystemsSecurity
SPACENeeded for servers, cables and ventilation.Sufficient enough for up to 50 IT, security and
maintenance staffIncludes offices, canteens and toilets etc.Power storage.
COOLING AND VENTILATIONDue to large heat gains from the IT equipment,
building requires cooling/ventilation system.Building will need to be kept at right temperature
and humidity in order for smooth operation and performance of systems.
POWER SUPPLYTotal electrical power demand of 5MWSupply has to be smooth and uninterrupted.Utilise some sort of renewables and be cost
effective.
DETECTION SYSTEMAdvanced fire and water detection systems.
SECURITYPhysical, video cameras and guards
LOCAL RESOURCES“where possible the building should source
local building materials”Forth and Clyde canal.Cowden Hill QuarryNearby FarmsLocal Wood SupplierSteel Works
The Forth and Clyde Canal - Water Supply - Water Cooling - There is no flow
Cowden Hill Quarry - Specialises in Aggregates - Concrete and stone supply - Foundation Work
Local Farms - “Feedstock” - Anaerobic Digestion - Energy Supply - Expensive
Local Steelworks and Woods
- Woodchip - Biomass - Steel Structure
ClimateTemperature• Yearly Max
Average – 12.9 °C
• Yearly Min Average – 5.4 °C
Daylight Hours• Winter – Around
7 Hours per day• Summer – Around
17 Hours per day• Yearly total –
1228.6 hours
WindAverage wind
speed – 24 km/hNatural
Ventilation Wind Turbine
PrecipitationAverage –
938mmWater collectionRainwater
harvesting (Grey Water)
Our Concept
Building size1KW per m² for
5MW requirement
5000 m² floor space for computer equipment
Additional space required for staff
Space for expansion
Building layoutConsisting of
data halls, office space and staff facilities
1 storey building to maximise roof space for PV panels
The building should be south facing to receive maximum daylight exposure.
MaterialsSteel framed
building with steel sourced from local steel works
Use of glass to provide natural lighting for staff
Foundation materials sourced from local quarries
Brief States – Maximum use of natural Light
Tubular Daylighting System (TDS)
Size range from 250mm-900mm
900mm tubing provides light for 95m2, X required.
Lighting
Power Demand 5MW for IT equipment Typical office space peak demand12W/m2 = X
W for office Energy saved with TDS, heat recovery from
IT equipmentExtra Energy expelled with additional cooling
requirements
Wind Turbines10m hub height wind turbinesAverage wind speed = 24Km/h = 6.6 m/s
Annual Energy = 0.3 x 2.09 x D x WLarger turbine (1.5MW) can be used if planning permission allows it (building height <10m)
Existing & possible solutions
Ventilation & cooling system
Natural ventilation : use the wind
Mechanical ventilation : electrical pump
Hybrid ventilation : use both natural and mechanical systems
Ventilation & cooling system
Special requirement for the data room :
• Temperature : -maintain a temperature between 18 and 27 degrees
• Never exceed 45 °C • Humidity : maintain
humidity between 40 and 60%
Existing & possible solutions
Ventilation & cooling system
Air cooling Water cooling
Google data center
Project schedule
Structural & Architectural Engineers
Mechanical Engineer All Engineers
Legend:
Future WorkPresentation 1 Site analysis – local resources and climate Case Studies Idea generation and research – geometry layout,
materials, lighting, ventilation, demand reduction, energy systems and renewable energy supplies.
Presentation 2 Further research into renewable energy and energy
systemsFinalising of materials Design lighting
Presentation 3• Selection of renewable energy supply and
energy systems• Design ventilation• Calculation of demand and supply• Quantify energy savings• Communication of results
Presentation 4• Finalising design of the building• Writing webpage
Any Questions?