Understand the Cooling and Ventilation System Design for Data Center

Air Conditioning System Design for Data Center
(23 - 24 March 2017, approved CPD course by CIBSE UK)


It targets to engineers involved in designing or handling HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) equipment for mission critical facilities, IT infrastructure and data center projects.

All sessions highlight design principles such as psychrometric chart, cooling load calculation / estimation, etc. and the design considerations such as air distribution, availability / redundancy, common mistakes, Computer Fluid Dynamic (CFD) model, integration with MEPs (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing system), etc.

You'll be able to make informed decisions about the best choices of cooling systems for mission critical purposes and how system can best meet the project goal and SLA (Service Level Agreement).


Date: 23 - 24 March 2017 (Thursday - Friday)
Time: 10:00 - 17:30
Venue: 14/F, On Lok Yuen Building, 25-27A Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong
Fee: Special rate for CIBSE / HKIE all membership classes



> Datacom Equipment Power Trends and Cooling Applications

-- Load trends and their application
-- Air cooling of computer equipment
-- Liquid cooling of computer equipment


> Design Consideration

-- Design criteria
-- HVAC load
-- Computer room cooling
-- Air distribution
-- Liquid cooling
-- Availability and redundancy
-- Controls
-- Integration with other MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) system
-- Computer Fluid Dynamics (CFD)


> Testing and Commissioning

-- Air cleanliness test
-- Heat load test
-- Factory acceptance test
-- Site acceptance test
-- Integrated performance test (IST)


> Energy Efficiency

-- Power usage effectiveness
-- Chilled water plant optimization
-- Water side and air side equipment
-- Part load operation
-- Controls and energy management
-- LEED certified data center
-- Building energy code


> Sustainable Design

-- Combined heat power plant (CHP)
-- Solar cooling
-- Geothermal cooling
-- Evaporative cooling
-- Air side economizers
-- Desiccant unit


For details, please visit http://www.stmedia-asia.com/newsletter_6.html.





Get Ready to Become a Registered Specialist Contractor (Ventilation)
(29 April & 6 May 2017, Saturday)


Designed for enterprises in ventilation / air-conditioning engineering - Technical Director (TD), Authorized Signatory (AS) or other officers, our speaker introduces the register requirement, interview technique, Buildings Ordinance, ventilation and fire safety, occupational safety, health and environmental protection, etc.

The preparatory course helps local engineers and enterprises to facilitate compliance with the Buildings Ordinance in Hong Kong and to get ready to become a Registered Specialist Contractor for Ventilation Works (RSC-V).


Date: 29 April + 6 May 2017 (Saturday) - 11th round
Time: 9:00 - 13:00 / 13:30
Venue: 14/F, On Lok Yuen Building, 25-27A Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong
Fee: Early bird discount available for payment & application made before March 17, 2017


The RSC-V preparatory course is also available online www.stmedia-asia.com/aircon.html.

About us

Strategic Media Asia (SMA) is one of the approved CPD course providers of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) UK. The team exists to provide an interactive environment and opportunities for members of ICT industry and facilities' engineers to exchange professional views and experience.

SMA connects IT, Facilities and Design. For the Data Center Consideration Series, please visit 

(1) Site Selection,
(2) Space Planning,
(3) Cooling,
(4) Redundancy,
(5) Fire Suppression,
(6) Meet Me Rooms,
(7) UPS Selection, and
(8) Raised Floor

All topics focus on key components and provide technical advices and recommendations for designing a data center and critical facilities.