eBay Utah Data Center – Pressure Independent MVP Valves
eBay Utah Data Center
Innovative energy-efficient design and pressure independent control solutions for a cutting-edge data center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Photos by Roy Pena, Digital Forge Media
Facility Description
Have you ever been surfing on eBay, looking for something interesting? How about sending or receiving money using PayPal? Bought tickets using StubHub? These are all functions that the eBay Utah Data Center server is performing today.
This data center is the world’s first to use Bloom Energy Savers™ as its main power source instead of relying on the grid. The facility cools IT equipment with plate heat exchangers mounted directly to the racks and uses outside air with evaporative cooling towers instead of industrial chillers.
The facility is supplied by Griswold Controls’ Pressure Independent MVP valves, available in sizes 2-1/2″ to 10″ and flows from 40 GPM to 1220 GPM, providing precise pressure-independent flow control.
Project Description
Pressure Independent MVP valves reduce energy costs and improve occupant comfort by precisely controlling the flow to each coil. This reduces over- and under-flow, minimizes actuator cycling, increases available plant capacity, and simplifies system design.
By accurately controlling water flow, the valves also reduce the need for additional pumping, minimize capital expenditures, and maximize energy efficiency.
Learn more about other data centers with Griswold Controls products here.
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