Strategies for IECC 2021 Compliance in Hot Climates With Air-Cooled Chillers

Design and operations of data center cooling systems are vital components to ensuring the reliable operation of information technology equipment. Cooling systems for data centers also need to be energy efficient and comply with applicable energy codes. This column examines several air-cooled chiller systems and their ability to comply with the mechanical load component of the IECC 2021 in a hot climate.