White Papers

Riello UPS Ltd examine the lifespan of UPS batteries The battery system connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is key to its continuous operation. Without a well-maintained, quality battery system that will perform when required, the UPS is practically useless.  For a UPS, battery failure is as serious –...

SAFETY ASPECTS OF LI-ION BATTERIES USED IN MISSION-CRITICAL UPS BATTERIES FOR DATA CENTERS This white paper aims at demystifying some of the safety aspects related to lithium-ion batteries. Describing the differences in various electrochemical mixtures of lithium-ion Presenting the best practices around how to select the best lithium-ion solution for...

Preventing viral transmission in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems Indoor Air Quality v1. The current pandemic has, naturally, increased the focus on indoor air quality. The quality of the indoor environment is a combination of all elements of the ventilation system and to date, there has not been a...

Smartphones: the future of access control? ABLOY UK have produced a white paper discussing the development of technology that has transformed all aspects of our lives including security Download the white paper to see: The benefits of unlocking the potential of smartphones in the workplace Consumer convenience vs Business Trust...

THE GREEN APPROACH TO ELECTRICAL POWER AVAILABILITY “The concept of Green is a marketing invention”. This statement more or less embodies a widespread belief that marketing is solely capable of creating or inventing necessities which do not exist. So how can such an empty concept persist for so long, mobilising...

Rentaload’s research teams have just published a White Paper! What's included? Tips, field notes and best practices for the use of load banks in data centre commissioning All information and best practices for the proper conduct of tests in data centre rooms   Who will benefit from reading this White...

Much of our world has transformed this year, including how we consume and store data. Since March, the global pandemic has significantly changed network traffic patterns thanks to a surge in employees working from home, using cloud-based services and streaming more than ever. These behavioural changes have pushed more computing...

Arc flashes are a dangerous on-the-job hazard in data centres. An arc flash occurs when electricity jumps, or arcs, between conductors. This can trigger an explosion that can kill or severely injure electricians and other workers and cause major damage to a facility. White Paper from Starline View the Diamond...

Although there is not a definitive answer as to whether a centralised or decentralised bypass system is the best solution for every situation. It is a decision that should be made on a case-by-case basis.  This white paper examines the relative benefits of centralised bypass vs decentralised bypass in N...

Thermal imaging records the concentration of radiation in the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum and converts it into a visible image. Today, thermal imaging is often the first choice in preventative maintenance and is one of the most non-intrusive, non–invasive and non-destructive diagnostic tools for predictive maintenance of a...