The RFP process combines distinct phases, including obtaining nondisclosure agreements, preparing the RFP document, distributing RFPs to the selected candidates, and answering questions about project requirements.
After years of chasing the attractive efficiency numbers offered by water-based evaporative systems, many data center providers are giving air-cooled chillers a second look.
It’s no secret that data centers require a lot of energy. The main driver of data center design engineers’ work is to provide energy-efficient, reliable, and cost-competitive HVAC systems.
Users generally evaluate colo candidates on capacity, reliability, efficiency, telecom, risk avoidance, managed services, financial stability, expertise, costs, and a few other attributes.
With its minimum of mechanical parts and what feels like guaranteed service from the local utility, some owners and operators may be lulled into believing the power system runs on its own and they only need to pay attention to the IT equipment.
Customized to mimic the operation of the customer’s Russelectric switchgear/system, these simulators can help to familiarize workers on the system and its operation for accurately diagnosing a wide range of utility, generator, and breaker problems.