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Dave Williams, Senior Principal at PAE Engineers – Interview Series
- Dave Williams is the Senior Principal at PAE Engineers with 20 years of experience in mechanical engineering, focusing on data centers, labs, and healthcare facilities.
- PAE Engineers prioritizes sustainability in designing energy-efficient, high-performance data centers with innovative cooling solutions.
- Williams recalls his first data center project, converting an old semiconductor facility, facing challenges in repurposing equipment and ensuring proper operation.
- Data center design priorities have shifted towards efficiency in cooling and power distribution over the past 20 years.
- Challenges in data center design include power availability, cooling capacity, and meeting stricter regulations.
- PAE Engineers integrates sustainability by setting goals for low PUE, optimizing cooling systems, and considering renewables and rainwater capture.
- Innovative solutions like liquid cooling and increased use of free cooling help improve energy and water efficiency in data centers.
- Balancing high-performance computing demands with sustainability goals can be achieved without compromising reliability when done thoughtfully.
- AI plays a crucial role in optimizing energy efficiency and real-time operations in data centers through machine learning and peak shaving.
- The future of AI-driven data centers may involve higher-density racks, immersion cooling, onsite renewables, and fully automated facilities for better efficiency.
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