Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE)
Corey Wallace, PE, NICET IV, Principal Engineer — Fire Protection, was recently featured in Consulting-Specifying Engineer's How to design Data Centers for Future Uses article. The group of experts featured in this article provided insights into current trends and helped readers understand emerging technologies in the data center space.
When asked about the types of challenges engineers encounter on data center projects that may not arise with other types of structures, Corey shared, "The presence of lithium-ion batteries can result in larger sprinkler system piping; a larger electric fire pump; and increased power demands due to the larger fire pump. A diesel fire pump selection must account for a larger footprint, ventilation, and exhaust discharge considerations."
Corey also discussed concrete tee structures and added, "Cable tray/support steel below ceilings can generate obstructions to the sprinkler spray pattern if located within 18 inches of the sprinkler deflector. More fire sprinklers may be required to accommodate the obstructions, therefore requiring larger pipes and potentially a larger fire pump."
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