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Data Centers
Sophisticated air control in an easy-to-install modular system
For simple and cost-effective solutions to changing and complex needs, data centers turn to Prihoda’s textile air dispersion systems.
Data centers built with modular fabric ducting are 40-60% less expensive than traditional metal air highways, and the modular design allows for easy reconfiguration if space needs change.
Fast and simple installation, with easy reconfiguration, at a fraction of the cost of metal. That’s the Prihoda advantage.
Energy efficient cooling technology
The high heat levels generated in data centers require some combination of low air supply temperature and high-volume returns in order to keep the servers operating properly. A custom-designed air dispersion system from Prihoda can handle these high volumes of supply air at the same time that it provides very precise air distribution—all in a very cost-effective solution.
Variable air distribution
An excellent way of handling the typical “hot aisle, cold aisle” arrangement in data centers is a system designed around variable air distribution. Adjustable nozzles, combined with our patented internal dampers that can be opened and closed, deliver a user-controlled variable air distribution that can be modulated based on server demand and heat load.
Another effective option uses a rectangular duct for a negative pressure application. When used on a hot aisle, the rectangular duct provides full linear extraction of hot air from the entire aisle—a major advantage over pulling it into the main return through spot grilles. Linear extraction improves the efficiency of heat removal, which reduces both the amount and the temperature of supply air needed, lowering overall energy costs.
Specialized materials and installation options allow for a completely custom modular design.
FAQs
Fabric ducts are cheaper than metal ones and easier to install as permeable fabric ducts do not “sweat” when cooling below the dew point and can be used in place of double-wall spiral or insulated metal ducts. They can also be moved or changed around as your data center grows or changes, which makes them flexible.
These ducts spread air evenly and efficiently, keeping servers cool. They can be adjusted to direct air where it’s most needed, which helps reduce cooling costs. If the design layout is using hot (extract/exhaust) aisles and “cold” supply aisles a negative pressure return duct can evenly extract air on the “hot” aisles while evenly dispersing cool air along the cold aisles. Adjustable flow nozzles can also help direct air and deliver more or less volume where needed.
Yes, Prihoda’s fabric ducts can be customized and easily retrofitted to replace metal ducts in existing cooling systems.
No, they are easier to clean than traditional metal systems. Cleaning is simple for the easy-on, easy-off diffusers, and cold laundering. If any section gets damaged, you can replace just that part instead of the entire system.
Yes, many fabric ducts are made from recycled materials. Custom-engineered air distribution improves airflow, helping save energy.
