Estudio de factibilidad para disminuir el consumo de energía en salas técnicas de Central Iñaquito de la CNT-EP

Abstract

Abstract: This research, entitled Feasibility Study to Reduce Energy Consumption in Technical Rooms for telecommunications equipment, aims to optimize the energy efficiency of this key infrastructure within Ecuador s Telecommunications system. To achieve this, a mixed methodology was applied, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses, including semi-structured interview s on-site measurements, and a review of international standards such as ASHRAE and TIA-942. Among the main finding s, the technical rooms exhibit significant deficiencies in their design and equipment, such as outdated cooling systems, a lack of specific energy monitoring, and a disorganized arrangement of racks that results in hot and cold air mixing. These issues increase operational cost and negatively impact environmental sustainability. As a proposal, the renewal of DX air conditioning equipment is proposed, the implementation of a Free Cooling (FC) system, the reorganization of the racks with telecommunications equipment with the purpose of forming cold aisle containment, infrastructure work to build or improve the raised floor and tightness of the rooms, fire detection and extinguishing system and security systems. These measures will not only increase energy efficiency, but will also contribute to a reduction in the PUE indicator, reducing the carbon footprint and positioning the building as a sustainable model in the telecommunications sector.