Major Network taps Bry-Air for its new Data Center
Corrosion Problem in Data Centers
The GMA Network Story
GMA Network is one of the major commercial television networks in the Philippines. GMA News Media, Inc. (NMI), established in 2000, is a total interactive and media solutions company undertaking convergent applications for mobile, web and digital TV. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of GMA Network.
NMI has its own Network Operation Center (NOC), a place from which administrators supervises and maintains a telecommunications network. The network operations center is the focal point for various network operations. The Data Center is a vital part of NMI. It houses computer systems, storage systems, telecommunications, and other vital equipment.
It handles and stores vast data for various companies which could be operational, business, and customer related. Control of temperature and humidity in critical environments such as data centers is as important to delivery and storage of data and assuring reliable or trouble-free operation.
Humidity or moisture in air is often ignored but it can adversely affect electronic systems if it is not properly controlled or brought down to the right level. High humidity can lead to degradation of electronic components, condensation on surfaces and microscopic corrosion. This can result in equipment failures and frequent downtimes.
The Bry-Air Solution
Bry-Air was primarily chosen by GMA Network to provide humidity control solutions to its data center. A room condition of 21ºC and 40-45% RH was recommended to ensure good system operation and prevent equipment damage or malfunctioning. Bry-Air compact and high-capacity dehumidifier was installed along with a standard commercial air-conditioning unit. As a result, both temperature and humidity are being controlled independently. This simple and cost-effective solution is a straight-forward approach to various humidity problems, an alternative to precision air conditioning units – which is very expensive to purchase and maintain. GMA Network facility engineers were very satisfied with the results, they made the right choice.
When Moisture is Torture
In this column, we will share with you regularly our experience in major application
areas where usage of dehumidification is both extensive and essential.
Facing Moisture Problems during Storage!!
Small Arms and Ammunition: Moisture during storage corrodes the metal small arms and ammunition. Dehumidified storage keeps these in a state of preparedness.
Ration (food and beverages): The armed forces are always on the move. Safe storage of ration is a necessary prerequisite. Moisture facilities mold and mildew growth which furthers food spoilage.
Documents: Important documents, and other such material which deteriorates because of moisture.
Uniform: Uniforms, Parachutes and other fabric require protection against moisture. Parachutes for example are normally wet after the jump because water vapour condenses on the fabric of the chutes. The damp fabric provides a breeding ground for fungus and mold growth. Dehumidified storage is an essential requirement.
Small Engineering Goods: The presence of moisture is a major impediment for safe storage of small engineering goods. It causes corrosion and micro-corrosion related damages.
Electrodes Storage: For superior finish as well as strength and stability, proper storage of electrodes is essential.
Drying for premium quality semolina at a renowned flour mill in Middle East…
The key for processing premium quality semolina is controlling its moisture content. If the moisture content is below 14-15%; semolina is premium grade. A moisture content higher than 14-15% causes more water activity and hence shortens shelf life. Higher water activity also leads to mold growth during storage.
A renowned flour mill in the Middle East with one of its kind ultra-modern facilities for flour processing and for flour-based products such as pasta, biscuits, etc., was facing problems of drying semolina from 14.5% to less than 12% moisture level. The problem was further compounded by site limitations and process requirements which limited air flow. By installing a Bry-Air Compact Dehumidifier in the facility, Bry-Air Airgineers were able to solve the problem.
In order to ensure desired moisture removal, airgineers recommended the addition of a heat exchanger for utilizing reactivation exhaust heat to pre heat the process inlet so as to have enhanced moisture removal capacity of process air.
Bry-Air CSR … Vision | Education | Environment
Dr. Mathura Das Pahwa
Vision Outreach Programme
5 camps . . . 1800 attended . . . 700 free spectacles distributed . . .
more than 800 free medicines distributed . . . 35 successful cataract operations
Bry-Air’s CSR program has taken off! Bry-Air’s CSR is focused on
Right to Vision, Right to Education & Environment.
Bry-Air has recently held eye camps in Teekli, Sarhaul, Chakkarpur, Dundahera, Bajghera in partnership with the Venu Eye Institute & Research Center. All the camps had a huge turnout in spite of the scorching heat.
Rai Bahadur Dr. Mathura Das Pahwa (late), the grandfather of Mr. Deepak Pahwa, was a renowned eye surgeon who had spent his life working tirelessly in the fields of education and vision. He had set up many charitable institutions and had performed about half a million cataract surgeries in his lifetime.
