Insights from the Eurovent TF-ITC Chairperson

Enrico Boscaro is the Chairperson of the Eurovent Task Force ‘IT Cooling’ (TF-ITC) and Group Marketing Manager at CAREL. In this interview, he sheds some light on the activities of the Eurovent TF-ITC.

Could you tell us about yourself and how you got involved in the HVACR industry?

Right after graduating in engineering, I had the opportunity to do an internship at a company specialising in IT cooling. It was around the year 2000, and the internet and telecommunications boom was driving industry growth, much like what we’re seeing today. Since then, in various roles and for different companies, I have worked in the HVAC field, often with a focus on the data centre world, which has always had specific needs related to power density management, application criticality, and the continuous evolution of solutions.

What are the most significant technological advancements in IT cooling that the task force is monitoring?

One of the technologies we are closely monitoring is liquid cooling, which is undoubtedly the fastest-growing solution, driven by high-density data centre applications for AI. However, the group’s vision encompasses all types of solutions; from CRAH units paired with high-temperature chillers to leverage free cooling, to traditional CRAC units equipped with variable-speed compressors and systems with water-based batteries for indirect free cooling, all aimed at maximising efficiency.

With the EU’s Green Deal and increasing climate goals, how is the Eurovent TF-ITC helping the industry align with sustainability targets?

All the companies represented in the working group have always been committed to finding the most energy-efficient solutions. The way the task force is aiming to support the sector is by translating efficiency goals into practical criteria, identifying performance indicators that align with targets while remaining technologically achievable, considering the constraints imposed by various regulations, which can sometimes have conflicting effects. I firmly believe that by providing authoritative input, thanks to the technical expertise of these companies, we will continue to reduce the sector’s energy consumption by identifying the right mix of technologies with a focus on global environmental impact.