Data centres: an introduction to concepts and design

Knowledge Series KS18

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, 2012
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Knowledge Series

Abstract

Data centres, in recent years, have become more complex in the way they are designed and engineered. Provides an introduction to owners, co-location developers, designers, constructors, operators to data centre design, operation and space planning. It gives an introduction to many of the concepts that require careful consideration.

Author

Harrison, J. et al

ISBN

9781906846244

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Non-traditional buildings
  • Air conditioning/ventilation
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Low Energy Cooling
  • Building services
  • Internal environment

Publisher History

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. They promote careers of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, and by approving work based training programmes. Their publications include technical guidance and codes which set the criteria for best practice in the profession.

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