Technical Systems (TSI), a division of RAE Corporation, has released the new Adiabatic Pre-cooling Evaporative X-change (APEX™) cooling technology. The company reports the APEX combines evaporative cooling technology with the simplicity of air cooling to deliver low-maintenance, highly efficient cooling systems. APEX is ideal for data centers, hospitals, colleges and universities, and more.
While evaporative cooling is more efficient than air cooling in hot temperatures, it is associated with high water usage and treatment costs. APEX technology maximizes efficiency by only utilizing evaporative cooling technology when ambient air temperatures are high enough to render air cooling inefficient. During all other times, pre-cooling with evaporative technology is not needed and the water supply can be shut off. The APEX design therefore reduces operating costs by optimizing water usage and requiring far less maintenance.