Method and apparatus for efficiently coordinating data center cooling units

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9317045
APP PUB NO 20140121843A1
SERIAL NO

14150195

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Methods and systems for controlling environmental maintenance modules (e.g. HVAC units) using sensors are provided. Values measured by the sensors can be used to determine a change in operation levels of the modules to keep the sensor values within a desired range. For example, a stopped module can be increased or started for more cooling when a sensor temperature is too hot. The module predicted to have the greatest effect on the temperature of hot sensor can be started. As another example, a module can be stopped (or otherwise have an operation level decreased), if the sensor temperatures are within range, and the decrease in operation level is predicted not to cause an out-of-range condition.

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VIGILENT CORPORATION2001 BROADWAY OAKLAND CA 94612

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chin, Jerry El Cerrito, US 7 318
Federspiel, Clifford C El Cerrito, CA 17 842
Federspiel, Kurt El Cerrito, US 4 91

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