Chapter 7Refrigerants and Fire Suppressants
This chapter discusses the environmental impacts of refrigeration and fire suppression materials commonly employed in Data Centers, reviews government regulations concerning their usage, and suggests green approaches for deploying them.
Data Centers and the Ozone Layer
Earth’s ozone layer, located predominantly in the lower portion of the stratosphere some 6 miles to 31 miles (10 kilometers to 50 kilometers) above the surface of the planet, provides a shield against ultraviolet radiation. This shield can be damaged by certain man-made chemicals, including those commonly used as fire suppressants and refrigerants in Data Centers.
Reductions in stratospheric-ozone enables more ultraviolet radiation ...
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