White Papers/Resources

How to optimise DC energy consumption with UPS eco-mode

Using the "eco-mode" option on UPS systems provides a proven 2% reduction in data centre energy consumption. Few data centres use this mode, however, due to the perceived side effects. Cost/benefit eco-mode tradeoffs are rarely explained adequately, unfortunately, for one to make a genuine informed decision.

Your smart-tech workplace of the future — an eBook

Your workplace is on the cusp of a dramatic smart-tech shift. Old-styled buildings are soon to be converted into hyperconnected, responsive, controllable machines. They are set to promote energy efficiency, improve power quality and stimulate collaboration, optimising your productivity like never before.

20 cutting-edge metric innovations for sustainable business

Innovation for sustainable business is a prime focus for top performers. It is critical to re-evaluate ways that your team measure, analyse and innovate all costs involved to capture new forms of business value and opportunities, and develop that competitive edge.

Blower technology solutions — minimise OPEX, maximise efficiency

The largest operating cost for a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is energy. The largest of all WWTP energy consumers — running blowers for aeration. With energy prices continuing to rise, understanding the compressed air demand of your system and selecting the right blower to suit is critical.

Membrane bioreactor technology increases wastewater capacity by 250%

Rimini, Italy, boasts the biggest wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) using membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology in Europe. Its cost-effective MBR upgrade and advanced performance has allowed the centralisation of Italian coast wastewater, the demolition of redundant surrounding WWTPs and an improved unpolluted tourist coastline.

The self-cleaning pump — a game changer in the wastewater process

Partially blocked pumps are extremely difficult to notice and reduce pump effectiveness by up to 40%. When the majority of energy costs of a water treatment plant are due to pumping, pump efficiency is critical.

Wastewater pump choice can make or break plant operations

A pump's best performing feature can vary greatly; be it hydraulics, electrical, maintenance, non-clogging, unclogging, or wire to water. Careful consideration of your specific requirements is needed to match your organisation's needs with the best fit.

Zoned heating technologies that compress energy consumption

Variable temperature scheduling and zoned heating are now drastically reducing home heating bills. Home energy management systems, used to coordinate scheduled heat, will seemingly become commonplace in the years to come.

How to host a successful webinar: a step-by-step guide

Webinars are a low carbon footprint method for delivering training and community engagement.

This 'how to' handbook guides you through the process of webinar production. Step by step, discover what you need to do before, during and after your webinar to generate engaging results.

Solve your facility power quality problems — in 3 steps

Unscheduled downtime, equipment failure and damage is often the result of power quality problems. A management framework that efficiently measures, monitors and analyses your power will highlight corrective and preventive actions to minimise these risks.

Why, when and how to migrate your DCS

New technologies in the manufacturing space provide constant opportunities for productivity increases and economic gain. To gain their competitive edge distributed control systems need to be upgraded to take advantage of these latest opportunities.

Will wearable technology change the face of customer service?

Wearable technology is becoming more mainstream and technology advancements are made every day. The capabilities of wearables are now beginning to emerge for retail, enterprise and consumers. They are soon to become the interface between body, apps, data and services. This creates great opportunities for the customer service space.

How much cost does a capacity system really save?

Many utilities employ penalty rates for low electrical system efficiency. A common resolution to this situation is to install a capacitor system. How much energy and how much cost can a capacitor system actually save?

Achieve precise fluoride analysis

The advancement of chemical sensing techniques has enabled online monitors to be applied in analysing and controlling the fluoride concentration in water. An understanding of their limitations, however, is essential in ensuring the validity of the results and the capability to comply with regulatory standards.

Are you making the right decision with your old UPS?

Within a data centre there is the inevitable choice of what to do with an old UPS. Selecting the right option is not as straightforward as one may think. Should you replace the UPS with a new one? Upgrade the current UPS and extend its life? Or do nothing and run it to fail? While pondering these questions you need to simultaneously take into account the present UPS conditions and its capabilities, and keep in mind your future requirements and constraints.