Update on Green Computing: Energy/Thermal Management of Data Centers.  Please visit our site for details.

Preliminary list of topics to be discussed:

1. Types of Data Centers
2. Core Component of the Data Center
3. Operation of Data Centers
4. Power Consumption Pattern of the Data Center
   • Energy Management of the Data Center
     1. Source
     2. Strategies for Optimization
   • Thermal Management of the Data Center
     1. Efficient Cooling System
     2. Heat Reuse and Recycling (Thermal Storage, Heat Pump, etc)
5. Grid Disturbances and Ride Through Capability of the Data Center
   1. Frequency and Voltage Ride Through Requirement
   2. Applicable Standards to Guide the Data Center Response During Disturbance (IEEE Std. 1547, IEC 62040-3, etc)
   3. Applicability of the ITI (Information Technology Industry Council) Curve, also known as the CBEMA (Computer Business Equipment Manufacturers Association) Curve to Data Center Response During Disturbance
   4. Testing and Validation Standards for Voltage and Frequency Ride Through of the Data Center
   5. Reconnection of the Converter Based Load
   6. The need for Standards
6. Strategies, and challenges in building and operating a Net Zero Carbon Emission Data Center
   1. Energy Efficiency Improvements
   2. Carbon Offsetting and Carbon Capture
   3. 100% Renewable Energy Sourcing
   4. Energy Storage and Backup Power
   5. Circular Economy and Sustainable Materials
   6. Sustainable Water and Heat Management
   7. Road map for a Net Zero Carbon Emission Data Center