BUIL07019 2017 Facility and Utilities Management for Data Centres
Full Title
Facility and Utilities Management for Data Centres
Transcript Title
Facilities/Utilities Mgmnt
Code
BUIL07019
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
BUIL - Building Services
Department
MENG - Mech. and Electronic Eng.
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2017 - Full Academic Year 2017-18
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Conor Lawlor
Programme Membership
SG_EDATA_J07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering in Data Centre Facilities Engineering
Description
Facility & Utilities Management for Data Centres.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
(KK) Understands the operational practice and roles of facilities engineering as applied to data centres , including codes of practice, the assessment of hazards, operational safety and environmental issues.
2.
(KB) Has knowledge of ISO 5000, IPMVP, and JRC EU "Code of Conduct" for Data Centres and other relevant codes of proactice.
3.
(CC) Can interpret and apply Data Centre Performance metrics (PUE) and energy management power meters and metrics in the maintainence of control and energy systems, using soft and/or hard technologies as applied to facilities engineers role in data centres.
4.
(CR) Can exercise independent technical judgement and plan for eventualities in the management of control room operations, Security system technolog and Fire detection and Fire Suppression systems.
5.
(CLL) Can identify gaps in personal knowledge, understanding and skills and identify appropriate means of gaining these attributes in their role as a facilities engineer for data centers.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Lectures will be delivered online over one semester. Content will be aimed at and relevant to actual data centre practice. The assignment will relate to specific data and practices in the workplace. Relevant site visits will be used to enhance learning, where practical.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module will include an assignment worth 40% of the overall mark (the rest going towards the end of term written exam). The assignment will be a report on a particular element of heating/cooling technologies, proposed by the learner and approved by the lecturer.
Repeat Assessments
Assignments will be marked at the same time as written exams. Repeat assignments can be submitted at the same time as repeat written exams.
Indicative Syllabus
- Facility management principles
- Critical Operations (7*24 at 99.999%) - control room operations
- Security system technology - operate and maintain
- Fire detection and Fire Suppression systems
- Maintenance Management/Condition Monitoring systems
- Maintenance theory - predictive, preventive, conditional etc.
- Data Centre Performance metrics (PUE) (7)
- Renewable energy and energy management - power meters and metrics (
- Structured approach to energy management (7)
- ISO 50001 and IPMVP (7)
- JRC EU "Code of Conduct" for Data Centres
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group Project | Project | Group Project | 40 % | Week 10 | 1,2,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture | Not Specified | Online Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
2010-01-01 Facilities Management Handbook Elsevier
ISBN 0750689773 ISBN-13 9780750689779
2010-01-01 Facilities Management Handbook Elsevier
ISBN 0750689773 ISBN-13 9780750689779
Recommended Reading
2014 Data Center Handbook Wiley
2014 Data Center Handbook Wiley
Recommended Reading
2017 2017 Best Practice Guidelines for the EU Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency Publications Office of the European Union
2017 2017 Best Practice Guidelines for the EU Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency Publications Office of the European Union
Module Resources
URL Resources
http://www.seai.ie/Your_Business/Large_Energy_Users/Special_Initiatives/Special_Working_Groups/Data_Centre_Special_Working_Group_SpinI/Data Centre Energy Efficient Design Guide.pdf Data Centre Energy E!cient Design Guide
https://buildings.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-3393e.pdf Self-benchmarking Guide for Data Centers: Metrics, Benchmarks, Actions
ISO 50001:2011 Energy management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use https://www.iso.org/standard/51297.html
International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol
Concepts and Options for Determining Energy and Water Savings http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy02osti/31505.pdf