Sustainability Magazine July 2024 | Page 60

TRANE
This is where the importance of predictive maintenance comes in , as it is significant in ensuring the longevity and reliability of HVAC systems . Predictive maintenance – which involves performance monitoring and equipment condition monitoring during regular operations – is crucial for addressing issues before they escalate into failures , preventing deteriorating performance and costly downtime .
How Trane collaborates to innovate data centre operations Being in the business of optimising its customers ’ performance , to ensure its own operations run smoothly , Trane has a vast ecosystem to support its work . Two noteworthy collaborators are LiquidStack – a next generation liquid immersion provider – and Crane – a data centre developer and operator focused on building sustainable , secure , reliable and scalable data centres .
Trane took on the challenge to explore innovative solutions to meet Crane ’ s strong commitment to sustainability , which includes maximising energy efficiency , minimising potable water use and reducing PUE . By engaging in collaborative design discussions and exchanging insights , the two companies identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and reliability in various applications .
“ Crane is made up of an amazing group of people ,” Danielle praises . “ They ’ re doing some really out of the box things . They have amazing ideas and we ’ re working on a bunch of patents
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