Data centers have become a central hub of global connections, cloud computing, and business functionality. As the pressure on data centers continues to increase for greater performance, so will the challenge of ensuring that performance is reliable while also improving energy efficiencies. Fiber Optic Temperature Sensing is emerging as a valuable technology to assist operators in optimizing their cooling systems to reduce the challenges of overheating. At Sensuron we feel that temperature sensing is often closely related to smarter energy management.
Fiber Optic Temperature Sensing and Energy Efficiency
Due to the complexity of data centers, the monitoring of temperature is a major element of energy efficiency. Conventional temperature sensors take measurements at single points and often miss hot spots or small variations from one rack to another.
Our modern sensing technology can provide continuous distributed Sensing throughout the data center. That level of detail allows teams to implement a more proactive response and ensure that cooling resources are being employed only at the locations that require it.
Key Benefits:
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Continuous thermal mapping: Detection of changes in temperature at the micro-scale, as they happen.
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Cooling cost savings: Energy is used exactly where it is required.
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Reduced risk: Identify hot spots before possible equipment failure.
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Scalability: More value when expanding facilities without having to recalibrate the sensor system.
How the Sensing Technology Works
Fiber optic sensing technology works by the transmission of light signals through optical fibers. As the fiber undergoes temperature changes, the properties of the reflected light change. Our systems read the changes in the reflected light to provide accurate thermal profiles across thousands of points simultaneously. One fiber can cover a large area, which offers the operator both accuracy and efficiency in monitoring.
Applications in Modern Data Centers
Properly implemented technology can help overcome several challenges in data centers.
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Hotspot Detection: Identify hot spots in localized temperature at the rack or server level to avoid inefficiency
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Cost Savings: Identify cooling needs based on demand in real time to lower electricity bills.
Why Should You Choose Sensuron?
Sensuron has more than ten years of proven experience with distributed fiber optic sensing technology, drawing from our collaboration with NASA. Our systems are built to provide accuracy, reliability, and scalability in a range of industries from aerospace to civil and energy applications. When you choose us, you’re getting more than a sensing solution; you now have a partner committed to your success. We help our customers achieve safer operations, smarter insights, and greater efficiency.
At Sensuron we’ve witnessed the power that utilizing Fibre Optic Sensors can have on energy management strategies. We have sensing solutions that can provide energy savings while maintaining the existing critical IT infrastructure. A data center can take advantage of the ability to monitor every aspect of a thermal environment.