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TECHNICALLY SPEAKING

was an enhancement in cooling ensure a healthier and more
efficiency, which led to a efficient workspace.
reduction in power consumption Industry Standards followed
— a crucial factor for data centre by OCS to maintain Data Centre
operations. Additionally, our IAQ:
intervention mitigated the effects
of humidity and electrostatic • ASHRAE Standard 62.1-
charge, further safeguarding the 2022, Ventilation and
IT equipment. Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
(ANSI Approved)
“Most importantly, we
achieved improved equipment • ISO 14644-1:2015
uptime, thereby preventing Cleanrooms and associated
potential failures that could controlled environments
disrupt operations.” Class 8
The importance of ensuring • ANSI/ISA-71.04.2013:
good IAQ in data centres Environmental Conditions
for Process Measurement and
cannot be overstated, given Control Systems: Airborne
the potential ramifications on
health, equipment integrity, and Contaminants
operational efficiency. Challenges • Gaseous and particulate
such as maintaining humidity contaminants guideline for
levels, controlling dust ingress, Data Centres (ASHARAE
managing temperature, and 2009)
restricting excessive human • IS 14322:1996 (RA: 2016) –
movement must be systematically corrosion of metals & alloys
addressed. - corrosivity of atmosphere
By implementing effective - measurement of pollution -
ventilation and filtration systems, methods
enforcing regular cleaning • IS 14191: 1995 – corrosion
protocols, and maintaining of metals & alloys -
optimal environmental classification of corrosivity of
conditions, data centres can atmospheres.

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