OnAire – Episode 2 | HVACR: Data Centre Cooling | IEQ & Sperm Quality, Testosterone Levels

Welcome to the second episode of CCME ON AIRE, the official online broadcast platform of CPI Industry, publishers of Climate Control Middle East magazine. We bring you news, views and commentary from across the global HVACR and allied sectors.

In This Episode

1. NEWS
-Abu Dhabi reports a record year for real estate transactions.
-Sobha Realty deploys mobile battery energy systems to power construction sites.
-Finland-headquartered Vaisala says tiny temperature measurement errors could cost data centres billions.
-Germany sees a world-first milestone as HYTING commissions a hydrogen-powered air-heating system.
-And in the United States — a climate policy debate intensifies following the EPA’s proposed rollback of greenhouse gas regulations.

2. VIEWPOINT
A conversation framework featuring Ehab Ibrahim, Managing Director, Meinhardt MENA, where he elaborates on:
-An integrated project delivery approach to civil, structural and MEP works in establishing data centres and associated cooling infrastructure
-The role of liquid cooling and hybrid architectures in lowering power usage
-How to navigate geopolitical events in procuring critical data centre equipment

3. COMMENTARY
A deep-dive into Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and Fertility, based on published scientific research and insights from air quality and fertility specialists. We explore how poor Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) can lead to reduced semen quality and lower testosterone levels, and also impact sperm motility. The Commentary elaborates on the possible correlation between poor IEQ and male reproductive health.