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Views: 127 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2022-01-27 Origin: Site
Humidity can distort materials, leave corrosive deposits and damage gears.
Humidity is the "silent killer" of data centers everywhere and can permanently damage the hardware in these facilities if no action is taken. That's the conclusion of a new report by temperature control expert Aggreko.
In the report, Aggreko explains that average humidity levels in cities popular with data center operators, such as Dublin, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris and Helsinki, are higher than recommended.
Tiny droplets of water floating in the air can enter the smallest areas and spaces of any component. If this condition persists, materials can warp, causing permanent damage and high maintenance costs for data center operators. Even when moisture is removed, corrosive deposits can continue to cause damage.
According to Aggreko, data center operators need to be smart about removing moisture from the air to protect their equipment.
"Unfortunately, not all teams are making the necessary considerations to completely remove moisture from the site from a common and widespread mistake," said Ryan Stanley, Aggreko's moisture control specialist.
"For many, the immediate response to rising moisture is the use of dryers to eliminate the problem. But while the problem seems to be solved, drying doesn't always remove moisture from the atmosphere and can actually cause long-term damage that can affect the life of the data center."
There is a three-step approach to properly dehumidify a space that includes heating, air circulation and dehumidification through a dehumidifier.
Stanley added, "The process of effectively removing moisture is very sensitive and some time must be spent to ensure it is managed correctly." "We would advise data center operators, as well as those on construction sites, to ensure the right approach is taken to avoid future problems."