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Data Center Cooling:
A/C Unit Life Cycle & Re-Use
 Used data center air conditioning equipment becomes
available for a variety of reasons, including changes in
facility requirements, facility upgrades, facility closure,
among others. Re-use of discarded equipment
extends its useful life thereby conserving raw materials
and reducing energy use. Recovering asset value
provides a compelling reason to recycle equipment.
Refurbishing is an important form of recycling. The
raw material savings and energy use reduction results
in a smaller environmental footprint.
The refurbishing process begins with the recovery of
the equipment. An evaluation of its age, condition and
location is completed by a Critical Power Exchange
(CPE) Project Manager. Equipment is then purchased
by CPE and a schedule planned with the client for disconnection,
removal and transportation to our facility.
Upon arrival at CPE, the units are partially disassembled,
and cleaned. Components are tested. Any damaged
parts are discarded and replaced. All consumable
items such as filters, fuses, etc are replaced. The unit is
touched up, repainted as necessary and/or exterior
panels replaced as required. The equipment is thoroughly
tested by a factory certified technician to assure
correct functional performance. The system is
then ready for commissioning. A detailed point by
point check list of all components is completed prior
to shipment. Most equipment is refurbished and available
for shipment within two weeks of arrival at our
facility.
Refurbished cooling systems are offered with an initial
startup guarantee, optional extended warranties are
available to meet clients needs. Warranties and service
contracts often match those of the original equipment
manufacturer. Refurbished equipment is highly reliable,
provides a substantial cost savings and allows
often scarce and valuable capital to be used for other
important purposes.
To summarize, asset recovery by CPE saves valuable
raw materials, lowers energy use and reduces
the carbon footprint. Up to 85% less energy is required
to refurbish a product when compared to
new production. Worldwide energy saved from all
forms of equipment refurbishing and re-use was
recently estimated at 400 trillion BTU’s (British
Thermal Units) per year!
There are estimated to be more than 73,000 firms
employing over a half-million people involved with
some form of refurbishment in the United States
alone. This rapidly growing market segment provides
an important and growing resource for equipment
disposal and re-use. The economic advantages
and convenience of recycling will certainly continue
to provide a valuable service, now, and in the
future.
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