Blockchain and the need for scaling
Although cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are sometimes controversial, they are having an undoubted impact on the financial sector. This is highlighted in an article[i] published in April 2018 by…
Achieving best in class UPS efficiency
Data centre operators, like any other business, are under continuous pressure to improve their energy efficiency. This is partly due to rising fuel costs, but also because shareholders, business partners...
Sharing the load: How UPS systems use multiple technologies to deliver best in class efficiency
Data centre operators, like any other business, are under continuous pressure to improve their energy efficiency. This is partly due to rising fuel costs, but also because shareholders, business partners…
Decentralised parallel architecture – what it is, and why it’s essential for ‘True Modularity’
Transformerless UPS technology, once established, rapidly became dominant because it enabled much smaller, lighter solutions. These allowed systems to be built from several relatively small modules rather than a single…
Mitigating a UPS system’s environmental impact and susceptibility
A data centre UPS is a significant, high-performance unit that can both impact and be impacted by its environment in various ways. This post looks at these environmental factors and…
Why only online UPS topology provides true critical load protection
Modern, static UPS systems are broadly classified into three design architectures: on-line, off-line and line interactive. This post describes and compares the three types and explains why – for truly…
Pure Power Systems Announces Company Name Change to Kohler Uninterruptible Power
Dublin, Ireland: Pure Power Systems (PPS), a subsidiary of Kohler Co., is changing its name to Kohler Uninterruptible Power (KUP), effective March 4th, 2019. Amongst the changes will be updates...
Efficient power protection for large-scale data centres
Some data centres are now being built to a very large scale. One of the largest, the QTS Atlanta-Metro Data Center has over 970,000 sq ft of total space, complete...
Understanding your UPS battery’s amp-hour rating
If you’re specifying a UPS system, then it’s absolutely essential that you truly understand its battery autonomy; for how long will it support the load if the AC supplies fail?...
Ensuring UPS installation success
If you’re seeking to procure a new UPS for your data centre, it’s natural to focus on its functional attributes, including capacity, battery autonomy, availability, efficiency, scalability and of course...
Progress in UPS efficiency
Data centre operators are under continuous pressure to improve UPS and other equipment efficiency. Several factors are driving this need; concerns about excessive energy usage relate not only to controlling...
Centralised and Decentralised Static Switches
Ideally, a UPS will fulfil the promise of its name, delivering clean, processed power at all times. Real data centres, however, ensure that their critical load can transfer seamlessly to...