What will you in Data Center Essentials: Mechanical & Cooling Course
- Understand the fundamentals of data center cooling: CRAC/CRAH units, chiller plants, and CRAH airflows
- Design and evaluate cooling architectures: hot‐aisle/cold‐aisle containment, in‐row and perimeter cooling
- Calculate thermal loads, airflow requirements, and psychrometric properties for temperature and humidity control
- Implement energy‐efficient strategies: free‐cooling, economizers, variable‐speed drives, and containment optimization
- Monitor and troubleshoot cooling systems using BMS/DCIM, temperature sensors, and airflow measurement tools
Program Overview
Module 1: Data Center Thermal Fundamentals
⏳ 30 minutes
Heat load sources, PUE definition, and overall cooling requirements
Basics of heat transfer, airflow dynamics, and psychrometrics
Module 2: Air‐Based Cooling Systems
⏳ 45 minutes
CRAC vs. CRAH units, DX vs. chilled‐water coils
In‐row, overhead, and raised‐floor airflow delivery methods
Module 3: Chilled‐Water & Chiller Plant Design
⏳ 1 hour
Chiller types (centrifugal, scroll, screw) and primary/secondary pump loops
Cooling‐tower integration, condenser circuits, and redundancy planning
Module 4: Containment & Airflow Management
⏳ 1 hour
Hot‐aisle/cold‐aisle containment design and benefits
Sealing gaps, blanking panels, and airflow‐management accessories
Module 5: Energy Efficiency & Free‐Cooling
⏳ 45 minutes
Economizer cycles (air and water), direct/indirect free‐cooling
Variable‐speed drives, chilled‐water reset, and heat recovery options
Module 6: Monitoring, Controls & Automation
⏳ 45 minutes
BMS/DCIM integration, sensor placement, and real‐time analytics
Alarms, trending, and preventive maintenance protocols
Module 7: Troubleshooting & Best Practices
⏳ 30 minutes
Common failure modes: coil fouling, pump cavitation, airflow obstructions
Response procedures, safety considerations, and maintenance checklists
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Job Outlook
Mechanical cooling expertise is critical for Data Center Engineer, Facilities Manager, and HVAC Specialist roles
High demand in colocation, hyperscale, enterprise, and edge data centers
Opportunities in design, commissioning, operations, and energy‐optimization consulting
Foundation for advanced certifications (ASHRAE TC9.9, CDCP Mechanical) and sustainable infrastructure careers
Specification: Data Center Essentials: Mechanical & Cooling
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