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Data Centres Camfil Farr - Clean Air solutions
Camfil Farr
Leading the way in clean air Technology About Camfil Farr
Helping improve standards
Camfil Farr is a world Leader in clean air technology and
At Camfil Farr, we have always put every effort into im-
air filter production. Our Organisation specialises in the
proving indoor environments. Thus, no one is more
field of air filtration solutions. We are focused on re-
pleased than Camfil to announce that, since Spring 2012,
search and development, state-of the art manufacturing
a new air filter standard imposes tougher requirements.
and marketing of air filtration products and services on a global basis.
Unfortunately, the requirements are not as tough as we would have liked. For example, our Hi-Flo XLT7 (a class F7
The Camfil Farr group of companies is the worlds largest
filter) has a minimum filtration efficiency of 54%. For an
designer and manufacturer of air filters with 23 manu-
F7 filter, the new standard requires no more than 35%.
facturing facilities around the globe.
However, that does not meet the quality levels we have
Camfil Farr takes pride in the fact that our products are
set ourselves.
of the highest quality, offering our customers air filters
Indeed, our developments of the markets most efficient,
with the longest life as well as the lowest operating and
energy optimised filters will continue.
maintenance costs. Our efforts are driven by the need to offer our clients an extensive range of products and services, catering to many diverse requirements, whether based on technical or commercial criteria
So What does this mean? With these new standards filters can now be compared with each other more accurately. On the filter Certificate the minimum efficiency now has to be displayed. This shows the minimum efficiency that the filter will have
Camfil Farrs’ key goals is to improve indoor air quality
through its lifetime which can then be compared to its
while reducing energy costs for all our customers around
energy rating index.
the world. To do this, Camfil Farr, are working tirelessly to improve industry standards.
Camfil Farr aim to bring companies around the world the most energy efficient filters that can bring companies the best indoor air quality available on the market.
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Energy & Indoor Air Quality
Energy Costs & Air Quality are important for Data Centres Ireland provides a sound economic base for the oper-
To achieve high levels of air quality there are percep-
ation of Data Centres due to its climate. A data centre
tions in the market place that high grades of filtration
requires some sort of cooling system to control the
are required, however this comes at a cost in terms of
heat generated from within the Server Rooms. Many
energy, product, labour and disposal. When it comes
of the older centres relied on power hungry chilled air
to Data Centres where large volumes of air are being
units however a new technique has emerged in the
moved it is important to take an economical approach
industry and this is known as “Free-Air Cooling”. What
but without compromise to the level of air quality.
does it mean?
This is achieved by taking into consideration the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) or Life Cycle Cost (LCC) of the
This is where the Irish Climate wins over. Ireland has one of the least needs of cooling or air conditioning in the whole world, with only 19 cooling degree days required, compared with 40 cooling degree days in
filtration system while at the same time using a filter or filter combination that will not only deliver a low overall TCO or LCC but a high level of air quality throughout its lifetime.
Iceland and 43 in Norway. Basically the “Free-air Cooling” Technique uses the cool climate as its basis for
Camfil Farrs’ LCC software highlights the opportunities
delivering cool air, this can result in savings of up to
that can deliver by taking the above into considera-
50% of power consumption compared to the tradi-
tion, it does not only give the potential saving, but will
tional cooling system as highlighted above. The air is
also give an indication of the level of clean air that you
pulled from the outside through air handling units and
can expect.
delivered to the Server Rooms. While there is a saving
Below is an example of the savings opportunity that
to be achieved in the terms of power consumption
could be achieved by using two different combina-
there is also a need to ensure that the air quality that
tions. This calculation shows a site with 45 identical
is entering the Data Centre is being delivered at an
Air Handling Unit running @ 31.5 m3/s.
acceptable level to protect equipment. 1 AHU
45 AHU
€48,408
€2,178,360
217 TONS
9765 TONS
Total Cost of filter change over 10 years (2)
€11,616
€522,720
Labour & waste savings over 10 years (3)
€14,520
€653,400
Cost Savings Energy saving over 10 Years CO2 Emissions saving over 10 years (1)
(1)
This is based on 600g/kw h
(2)
See average cost over 10 Years
(3)
Total Cost Savings
Total CO2 Savings
€3,354,480
9,765 TONS
See average costs over 10 years per change
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Products
Better Air Quality and Greater Energy Efficiency
Pre-Filtration When limited space exists in AHU’s and where 50 or 100mm G4 grade filters are acceptable, Camfil Farr recommends our superior 30/30 pre-filter. The filter has a unique radial pleat design and proprietary media which ALWAYS delivers the lowest life cycle cost when it is compared to filters in its class. 30/30 pre-filter
Key Products This product features an optimised design of the pocket stitching, a so-called controlled media spacing, allowing for the lowest possible resistance to air flow. Combined with a high quality glass fibre material in order to guarantee excellent filter efficiency , it is the premium bag filter for keeping the life cycle cost to a minimum. The Hi-Flo F7 is Eurovent Certified. Hi-Flo F7 City-Flo XL is built on the same concept as the Hi-Flo XL series and its unique filter media and plastic frame. The glass-fibre and carbon media, a proprietary Camfil Farr development, has a very low initial pressure drop leading to good filter economy and efficient removal of dust, particles and odours. The City-Flo is also highly efficient at filtering ozone and is Eurovent Certified. City-Flo F7
With an optimised design of the material configuration, together with an extensive filter surface, the filter pressure drop is kept to a minimum and the lifetime of the filter is prolonged. By combining this with a high efficiency material we offer the best compact filter available for a low life cycle cost. Like the other Camfil products the Opakfil is Eurovent Certified. Opakfil F7
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Products
Clean Air Purifiers The CamCleaner The CamCleaner is a self contained, moveable Unit that purifies and then recirculates the air through data centres. The CamCleaner is the only Air Purifier that uses HEPA Filtration before recirculating the air. The aim of the CamCleaner in Data Centres is to capture particles or potentially harmful gases within the server rooms so that the equipment is better protected. After the air is purified the air is then recirculated into the datacentre where it is used to cool the servers without harming the electrical components. The CamCleaner has been designed to help reduce energy costs as well as improve indoor air quality. As the CamCleaner recirculates the air it automatically helps cool the air. For every one Circulation of air through the CamCleaner the HVAC system needs 3 circulations to match its efficiency.
Features of the CamCleaner The CamCleaner comes in a range of different sizes to suit different size server rooms. The CamCleaner works in server rooms ranging from 25m2 to 2000m2. The CamCleaner uses a G4 pre-filter with a HEPA Filter as its final filter stage. (molecular filters are optional for AMC’s). The CamCleaner is virtually noise free meaning the servers can be maintained without any unwanted distractions. The CamCleaner doesn't just help reduce energy consumption but also uses very little energy through its operation. The CamCleaner has adjustable settings. This means that depending on the requirement of your server room the CamCleaner can be adjusted to fit your need. Server Room—1000m2 Problem: Server room conversion with a total of 1,000m2 Inadequate Air Quality Inadequate Temperature Control Solution: 16 x CamCleaner 6000 installed during the conversion, two in each server room as well as a number of additional ones in climate chambers. Result: Optimal Air Quality and temperature. The server room was able to remain operational while the conversion is carried out. It also helped reduce energy consumption.
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Other Services
The Cam-Onitor—Data Centre Monitoring
What is the Cam-Onitor
Use in a Datacentre
The Cam-Onitor is a multi-parameter monitoring system
In a datacentre the most important aspect to companies
providing constant surveillance of the environment and
is that the health and functionality of the equipment
rapid detection of any deterioration that could result in
remains good as the cost involved in replacing damaged
damage to expensive equipment and valuable assets.
or faulty equipment can be extremely high (not to men-
Early detection of humid, high temperature or corrosive conditions will permit corrective action to be taken before
tion the other costs and implications involved if the systems do crash).
substantial damage occurs to sensitive computer and in-
The Cam-Onitor measures the Corrosion Level, the Cor-
strumentation systems or electrical equipment. The sys-
rosion Rate, the Humidity, the Temperature as well as
tem measures humidity, temperature, and the corrosive
the room pressure which are all key determinants in
attack on two replaceable thin-film sensors. The corrosion
maintaining healthy server room equipment.
rate is shown by indicator lights that correspond to the ISA classification of environments (G1 through GX) for
Some of the features of the Cam-Onitor includes
copper and silver.
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Analog and/or digital outputs of corrosion, humidity and
ature, and Differential Pressure measurement.
temperature information provides remote alarming, dis-
• High-Sensitivity Corrosion Rate Measurement.
play and recording. The information may also be stored in the on-board data logger, and accessed via PC software.
Corrosion Rate, Relative Humidity, Monitors Temper-
• Corrosion Rate of Copper and Silver Sensors Corresponds to ISA Classification of Environments.
The system can also be used as a high-sensitivity corrosion monitor for special applications. The Cam-Onitor is particularly useful for environmental monitoring in control rooms, computer rooms, museums, and clean rooms.
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• Digital and Analog Outputs. • Optional Data logging.
Other Services
Free Opportunity Assessment Survey
The current economic climate is causing industries in
This is a no lose situation for your company as this is
Ireland some hardship at present. We here at Camfil
a Free Opportunity Assessment Survey set out to
Farr Ireland, know that companies need to make sav-
highlight whether or not your company can reduce
ings in every place possible and it is because of this we
its energy cost by choosing the correct type of filter
would like to offer your company a free Opportunity
for your application.
Assessment Survey (OAS) to assist you in looking at areas where savings can be achieved within your organisation, in relation to your HVAC systems. The survey covers energy, waste disposal and labour
To arrange your Free Opportunity Assessment Surveys with trained Camfil Farr engineers, please email info@camfil.ie quoting “Free Opportunity Assessment Survey”.
cost, while at the same time reports on the CO2 levels and the indoor air quality (IAQ). The survey is carried
Final Reason To Choose Camfil Farr
out by Camfil engineers and is delivered in report form
As of 2011 Camfil Farr Ireland have achieved the
highlighting if opportunities of savings can be achieved
Guaranteed Irish Marking. Camfil Farr Ireland feels
for you organisation. Previous OAS’s have shown con-
we all have a responsibility to do what we can to
siderable savings and clients have gone on to benefit
protect the best interest of our communities. We
from these without any capital expenditure require-
here at Camfil Farr Ireland are dedicated to promot-
ments.
ing Irish jobs by continuing to manufacture products in our facility in Ireland.
The programme takes into consideration all items and does not just focus on the price of the Air Filters, as these are only approximately 15% of the total Life Cy-
By choosing Camfil Farr filters you are helping us continue this commitment.
cle Costs.
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On World Standards . . .
...Camfil Farr is the Leader in Clean air technology and air Filter production. Camfil Farr has its own product development, R&D and worldwide local representation. Our overall quality goal is to develop, produce and market products and services of such quality that we aim to exceed our customers expectations. We see our activities and products as an expression of our quality. To reach a level of total quality is necessary to Establish an internal work environment where all Camfil Farr employees can succeed together. This means an environment characterized by openness, confidence and good business understanding.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST CAMFIL FARR OFFICE. VISIT US AT WWW.CAMFILFARR.IE
Camfil Ireland, Clonshaugh Industrial Estate, Dublin 17 Phone: +353 1 8484977. Fax: +353 1 8484969 Email: info@camfil.ie