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Cold Weather Concrete Temperature Monitoring With AKCP
Environmental conditions are an uncontrollable yet important factor during cold weather concrete temperature monitoring. The concrete curing process is highly dependent on how hot or cold the temperature is. During…
Temperature Monitoring and Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis
Temperature monitoring demand in data centers proves to be growing as the high-density data centers evolve due to the global consumption of zettabytes of data. On average, a data center…
Rack Temperature Monitoring in Data Center
Overseeing a controlled environment is a prerequisite for a reliable data center. Temperature is one of the most extensively monitored parameters by data center administrators. Fluctuations can cause rapid equipment…
Concrete Monitoring in Extreme Weather Condition
Weather conditions play an important role in the curing and strength of concrete. Severe hot or cold weather is a big challenge in maintaining the concrete temperature within allowed limits. …
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Data Center Thermal Management
As power and heat loads rise, efficient cooling is becoming more challenging. Developing an airflow improvement plan is difficult as it is not perceptible by the eyes. One way to…
Environmental Monitoring for Data Centers
Environmental monitoring gives information to data center personnel regarding the condition of the whole facility. It does not matter how small a data center is. The facility has to remain…
Non-Raised Floor Data Center Cooling Management
Because of the necessity for faster deployment and utilization, data centers are now simplifying their design and construction. This is also to keep up with the increasing control costs. With…
The Importance of Wireless Sensor Network in a Data Center
Data centers often consume a lot of energy. It has more so escalated due to the rapid growth of the information technology (IT) industry. U.S. data centers consume on average…
Bed Bug Heat Treatment Temperature Monitoring
Bed bug heat treatment is a chemical-free and safer method of exterminating bed bugs. It is known that pesticides have a massive negative impact on the environment and human health….
AKCP Monitoring of Mechanical Room for Simon Fraser University
AKCP, the world’s oldest and largest supplier of networked wired and wireless sensor solutions, has supplied a monitoring system for the mechanical room at Simon Fraser University Data Center Simon…
Strength Monitoring Using Concrete Temperature Sensors
The strength of a concrete structure relies on the quality of the concrete used. Concrete quality can be compromised due to temperature, especially during extreme weather conditions. The hydration reaction…
Bed Bug Heat Treatment: Does it Work?
Heat treatment of Bed Bugs is a better way of eradicating bed bugs in our homes. Unlike chemical treatments that only last a couple of months before a new clan…
Temperature Sensors for Temperature Visualization in Data Centers
The amount of stored data worldwide rocketed to 44 zettabytes in 2020, making it more challenging for data center managers to extract, monitor, and understand information. This escalation has created…
Monitoring Physical Threats in the Data Center
Traditional techniques for monitoring physical threats in the data center are obsolete. Devices like blade servers ratchet up cooling requirements. Also, policies like Sarbanes-Oxley become stricter on data security protocols. …
Humidity Monitoring Eliminates Mold Problems in Data Centers
Mold can sneak into the data centers rapidly. No doubt that it causes distress for data center managers. Mold only takes 24-48 hours to develop after exposure to moisture. Incorrect…
Concrete Temperature Monitoring for Curing and Compressive Strength
What Is Concrete Curing? Concrete curing is the method of regulating enough moisture in concrete within the required concrete temperature range. This will help cement hydration in its primary stages….
Water Sensors Importance in Data Centers
Water sensors are installed in data centers to mitigate all potential hazards and consequences of water leakage. By receiving notification of water leaks at an early stage, corrective actions can…
Wireless Sensors for Concrete Temperature Monitoring
The temperature during construction has a strong influence on the long-term stability of a structure. Monitoring sensors are necessary to verify the concrete mix temperature, differential temperature, and temperature consistency…
Environmental Sensors Against Data Center’s Threat
Environmental factors are a constant threat to the operation of your data center. A single mishap can cause equipment malfunction and downtime. In the case of Delta Airlines, it happened…
The Effect of Airborne Contamination in Data Centers And How to Control It
Extending the life of electronics inside your data center will boost your bottom line, lowering maintenance costs and minimizing downtime. Equipment malfunctions commonly occur in sites where there are no…