Munters Indirect Air-Side Economizer Data Center Cooling Unit Achieves Seismic Certification |
Munters Corp.
802 S. 59th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ, 85043
USA
Press release date: December 20, 2011
Munters recently received a seismic certificate of compliance in accordance with the International Code Council (ICC) and California Building Code (CBC) for its indirect air-side economizer unit installed at a data center in southern California. The Munters unit is used in a mission critical facility designed to a CBC seismic importance factor of 1.5, requiring the unit to function properly following seismic events.
In order to meet this standard, Munters participated in a certification program consisting of structural finite element analysis of non-active components and seismic testing of active components in compliance with model code provisions and specifications.
Munters partnered with a structural engineering consultant that specializes in seismic certifications to perform the structural analysis. This licensed structural engineer performed the detailed analysis to validate the structural integrity of the unit.
In addition to the finite element modeling of the structure, Munters worked closely with the consultant to develop test plans in accordance with ICC Acceptance Criteria AC156 and CBC for the active components. Shake table testing was performed at a test lab in Pittsburgh. This testing included pre and post-test functionality and operability as specified by Munters.
Upon successful completion of shake table testing and structural analysis, Munters received full compliance with the provisions of the 2007/2010 California Building Code for designated seismic systems.
About Munters
Munters is a global leader in energy efficient air treatment solutions based on expertise in humidity and climate control technologies. Customers are served in a wide range of segments, and manufacturing and sales are carried out via the Group's own companies in about 30 countries. The Group has close to 2200 employees and annual net sales of about SEK 3.7 billion. Munters is owned by Nordic Capital Fund VII.
For more information, visit www.munters.us.
Benjamin Arens
L.C. Williams & Associates
150 N. Michigan, Suite 3800
Chicago, Illinois, 60601
Office 312.565.4626
Fax 312.565.1770
barens@lcwa.com
Jacqueline McIlrath
Munters
210-249-3818
jmcilrath@munters.com
For more about our firm, visit www.lcwa.com, follow us on Twitter (@LCWATeam) or "like" us on Facebook.
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