Certification Course on Green Mark for Data Centres

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B

EVENT CODE: 81043

CLICK HERE for Terms & Conditions

About the Course

Overview

As Singapore serves as the regional hub for data centres, the resource-intensive nature of these facilities, particularly in electricity and water consumption, poses significant sustainability challenges. Notably, the DC sector contributes 82% of greenhouse gas emissions in Singapore's Information & Communications sector. In response, the Green Data Centre Roadmap outlines a sustainable approach to meet the growing demands of the digital economy while addressing environmental concerns. It emphasizes energy efficiency and the integration of green energy solutions, highlighting the urgency for greener operations in the sector.

Objectives

This course aims to equip industry practitioners with the knowledge needed to optimise sustainability for both new and existing data centres. At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Apply the BCA-IMDA Green Mark for Data Centres (GM DC:2024) requirements;
Determine energy efficient design, technologies and systems; and
Perform sustainable operations to track, manage and improve energy efficiency performance.

Singapore Standard SS 564 Sustainable Data Centres
1. Effective environmental management system (EnEMS) to enhance energy and water performance, with a focus on sustainability aspects like usage, consumption and efficiency
2. Best practices for the design and management of electrical, mechanical and ICT systems within the data centre
Supporting Sustainable Growth of Data Centres in Singapore
1. Green data centre roadmap: charts a sustainable pathway for the continued growth of DCs in Singapore to support our ambitions for the digital economy
BCA-IMDA Green Mark for Data Centres (GMDC:2024)
1. Criteria structure, rationale and scoring methodology
2. Regulatory perspectives and GreenGov requirements, including the circumstances under which GMDC is required or not required
3. Details of any applicable incentives
Power Usage Effectiveness
1. Use of PUE to enhance operational efficiency, facilitate sustainability and performance management
2. Drawing the Data Centre Boundary for PUE calculation
3. Calculation and energy modelling to assess energy performance
4. Part-load calculations and impact of part load on efficiency
5. PUE measurement, energy metering and real-time monitoring
Systems’ Efficiency Metrics
1. Total cooling system efficiency (kW/RT) including both water-side and air-side systems; along with all DC ACMV equipment, humidity control equipment and office air conditioning units
2. Air management metrics related to bypass and recirculation
3. IT power chain efficiency, which includes components such as transformers, transmission lines, switchgear, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) and power distribution units (PDUs) serving the IT equipment
HVAC Systems
1. Different types of cooling systems (e.g. chilled water systems, direct expansion (DX) units) with review of their design, operation and applications
2. Sizing of cooling systems covering cooling load calculations, heat generated by IT equipment, building envelope characteristics, occupancy levels etc.
3. Recommended temperature and humidity setpoints according to industry standards (e.g. SS564 guidelines)
4. Heat dissipation methods and cooling techniques (e.g. cold aisle/hot aisle containment, raised floor systems)
5. Combination of system types and their benefits in optimising cooling efficiency
6. Strategies for optimising performance when operating at part-load
7. Permanent Measurement & Verification (M&V) processes for monitoring and validating the performance of HVAC systems
Optimisation
1. Effective and complete physical separation of the hot air (IT equipment outlets) from the cold air (IT equipment inlets) to eliminate bypass/recirculation
2. Temperature mapping to assess and optimize cooling performance within the data hall
Water Usage
1. Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) to measure the efficiency of water usage in DCs
2. Alternate water sources for cooling tower makeup water such as rainwater, AHU condensate water, NEWater
3. Cooling tower water treatment system
Electrical Systems
1. Power infrastructure on how power is sourced, transformed and distributed, along with the importance of redundancy and reliability in ensuring uninterrupted service
2. Sizing and load computation to support total power demand without overloading or underutilizing resources
3. Types of transformers used, their operational principles and guidelines for selecting the appropriate transformers based on load characteristics and efficiency requirements
4. Functions of generators, the various types available (e.g., diesel, natural gas), and methods for sizing and integrating them into the overall power system
5. UPS systems’ configurations and sizing criteria, and how to implement them effectively to ensure smooth operation and data integrity during power disturbances
6. Strategies to enhance equipment efficiency and utilization to minimize waste
7. Strategies to optimise performance at part-load conditions
8. Effective metering for monitoring energy usage and performance, and data storage for analysis for informed decision making
Energy Monitoring & Assessment
1. Measure, monitor and manage energy consumption of IT equipment and supporting infrastructure to identify trends, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
2. Energy audit to assess energy efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement in DCs
3. Data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) tools to enhance energy monitoring and operational efficiency
Testing, Commissioning & Management of Energy Systems
1. System handover and documentation
2. Maintenance management including preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, and their respective benefits in prolonging system lifespan and reducing downtime
3. Monitoring and reporting
Sustainable Materials & Technologies
1. Sustainable construction materials and methods to minimise environmental impacts of the construction phase (e.g. use of low-carbon concrete, Crushed Concrete Aggregate (CCA), Wash Copper Slag (WCS), granite fines (GF))
2. Sustainable products & materials (e.g. green Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), building components/products certified by SGBP or an approved local certification body)
3. On-site renewable energy generation to reduce reliance on grid energy and decrease carbon emissions
4. Energy efficient IT & equipment (e.g. valid certificate under US Energy Star or equivalent certification scheme, able to operate at Class A2 conditions as defined by ASHRAE Environment Classes for Data Centres)
Managing Sustainable Data Centres
1. Roles of project team and environmental specialists
2. Responsible use of refrigerants and fire suppressants
3. Health & wellbeing initiatives to promote good air quality and comfort, including the introduction of biophilic design and restorative spaces
4. Use of Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) solutions to facilitate an integrated and digitalised design, construction, operation and retrofit process, enabling real-time asset monitoring and optimisation
5. Maintainability provisions to ensure access for the maintenance of façade, mechanical and electrical systems

For more information on Green Mark Advanced Accredited Professional (GMAAP), please click HERE

Er. Derek William is a Consulting Engineer based in Singapore with over 25 years of experience in the data centre industry across the Asia-Pacific region. As the founder and Principal of a Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Consultancy - De Vie Works, he has led projects ranging from small server rooms to hyperscale data centres, including LEED-certified and Green Mark Platinum facilities. A registered Professional Engineer, Derek is also a certified Data Centre Specialist and Accredited Tier Designer. He has contributed to industry standards, served on key committees, and regularly trains for DCD Academy, specializing in Data Centre cooling.

Er. Lee Seng Wee was a Director of i3 Solutions Group and i3 Critical Facilities, which are now amalgamated with Ramboll. He manages the Data Centre consulting business within Asia Pacific region. His responsibilities include Project Director, Project Management, design of Electrical and ELV systems.

Seng Wee has over 23 years of industry experience in design, operations, contracting, consulting and business continuity. He is a registered Professional Engineer (Electrical) in Singapore and a 22kV Licensed Electrical Engineer registered with Energy Market Authority. He was on the Technical Committee on Mains Failure Standby Generating System, which was responsible for Singapore Standard SS 535: 2007 Code of Practice for Standby Generators (formerly CP3: 1996). He is currently a member of the Green IT Technical Committee and a member of BCA-IMDA GMDC 2024 Taskforce.

Ms Serene Ow brings 20 years of engineering and project management expertise to Digital Realty, where she oversees the design of projects across the Asia Pacific region. In her role, Serene leads the APAC team to enhance building efficiency, drive innovation, and future-proof Digital Realty’s data centres to meet evolving system requirements, such as liquid cooling, while ensuring compliance with Digital Realty’s Design Engineering Guidelines (DEG), reliability, and budget. Recognised for her leadership, Serene was included in the 2021 SG100 Women in Tech list, featuring alongside influential female leaders in Singapore’s ICT sector. She was also featured in Human Resources Online for their IWD 2022 article on DEI challenges in HR. Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, Serene has been advocating for these values in the tech industry for over two decades. She currently serves on the technical committee of the Asia Pacific Data Centre Association (APDCA).

BCA Academy reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme/course, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B

EVENT CODE: 81043

APPLY NOW

CLICK HERE for Terms & Conditions

About Us

Schools and Departments

Our Campus

Updates

Publication

Academic Programmes

Studying With Us

Programme Schedule

Programme Enquiries

Courses

A Prospective Student

A BCAA Student

An Alumnus

A Company

Looking for

A Visitor

Certification Course on Green Mark for Data Centres

EVENT CODE: 81043

About the Course

Overview

Objectives

Classroom Lectures

Fee (inclusive of 9% GST):

EVENT CODE: 81043

Sign Up for Updates