Annotated Bibliography #1:
The information in this source that is important is the specific example of when the author discusses the database located at Georgia Institute of Technology data center and how the utilization of the space in relation to how the heating and cooling of the data centers reflects upon energy efficiency. The setup of the data center is described in very technical terminology, and the science behind why certain cooling racks are more efficient than others are explained in jargon. A potential quote includes, “The Case study of the Georgia Institute of Technology Razor HPC cluster at the Center for the Study of Systems Biology demonstrates a solution for two parametric challenges: space utilization and cooling. A water-cooled, rack-level heat exchanger was deployed to help create a very high density (300W/ft2 [3.2W/m2) cooling solution within an existing facility where significant cooling limitations existed.” This source is credible because it is written by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, therefore the author is knowledgable, resulting in accurate information being presented. Along with the accuracy of the material, the information is completely factual rather than opinion based, which validates it as a source. I can potential use this source in order to provide a specific example of how the Power/HVAC industry and United Rentals is applied to a real life data center facility in a familiar context such as GA Tech. Although the rhetoric of the source is greatly detailed and specialized, the breakdown of the meaning behind the text is ultimately what is significant to this project.
Annotated Bibliography #2:
The pertinent information from this academic journal is found on page four, when load bank options are discussed. There are basically four configurations of load banks that can be used to test backup power: portable, radiator mounted, permanent, and rack-mounted. Basically these types of configurations can be used to test generators in any given situation, whether it be and emergency or a routine test. There are multiple advantages and disadvantages to using each type of load bank, which would be further discussed in my paper. A potential quote that I can utilize is when the author states, "“Combinations of these load-bank types and configurations may be used. For example, a resistive load bank may be permanently installed with a tap box to facilitate the occasional connection of a portable inductive load bank." (Bearn). The reason why this source is credible is because it is an academic journal that was written by a professional (engineer) whose forte is this industry. It is a factual article rather than a biased and opinionated excerpt, which will allow analyze the source from multiple unbiased lenses. I can use this information to further support and back up my supposition that backup power is crucial to our society. It gives a specific example of the mechanisms that can be used to test generators in companies such as United Rentals.
Annotated Bibliography #3:
The important information found within this source mainly concerns the growth of the critical power industry and how the Internet of things (IoT) is revolutionizing lives. The article discusses the impending opportunity stemming from the growth of technology and directly relates to my capstone project due to the statistics it offers supporting growth within the industry. Basically, our digital world is undergoing an era of transformation, because everything is becoming digitized and interconnected. Soon enough, everything that is electronic will process some form of data and artificial intelligence (AI) that will be reported back to local data centers, explaining as to why the huge demand for jobs in data centers and in the critical power industry as a whole have surged. Spending from big business and government is predicted to steadily increase as years move forward, creating endless opportunity. A potential quote includes the statistic, “The global IoT market will grow from $157B in 2016 to $457B by 2020, attaining a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 28.5%” (Enterprise Irregulars). This source is credible, because this website offers exposés on business growth in this industry as well as others. The article is credible because it portrays explicit facts and mathematical predictions/statistics that have been referenced, rather than making broad blanket statements about how much an industry is going to grow. This website and specific article offers irrefutable evidence of the predicted growth of the technological industry. I can use this information in order to discuss how the growth of the industry affects our everyday lives. Not only does it provide tremendous job-growth opportunity, but it also forces our population to open their eyes to an inevitable near future when anything and everything will be interconnected and data will be stored about an individual in databases.