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Emerson Power and Cooling Solutions Support Critical Department of Defense Research: Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity, today announced that its technology was chosen to power and cool the 11th fastest supercomputer in the world, the U.S. Air Force Research Center’s Maui High Performance Computing Center (MHPCC) at the University of Hawaii. MHPCC is located in a remote area of Maui that experiences frequent loss of commercial power and is a challenge to service availability. Emerson is addressing those challenges with 7x24, four-hour emergency response in addition to ongoing preventive maintenance services. "We have relied on Emerson technology since 1993 and have never experienced a problem related to power or cooling – even during earthquakes and tropical storms," said MHPCC Facility Manager Carl Shelton. "We continue to build our critical infrastructure on Emerson Network Power’s power and cooling solutions because of its proven track record of providing the reliability and flexibility it takes to keep our facility running smoothly." The supercomputer is used for high-priority U.S. Department of Defense research, such as simulating turbulent flows around aircraft and modeling laser beam qualities. The system, housed in an 8,000-square-foot data center, will use multiple Emerson power systems to meet its electrical needs, including precision cooling systems, which distribute air through a 36-inch raised floor, deliver precise, reliable control of room temperature, humidity, and air flow. “We are pleased to be the chosen provider of the power and cooling infrastructure for an important facility such as the MHPCC,” said Bob Bauer, group vice president, Emerson. “Our ability to power and protect a facility conducting advanced research related to national defense is a testament to the reliability, flexibility and performance of Emerson Network Power’s solutions.” For a complete case study on MHPCC or for more information on Emerson technologies and services from Emerson Network Power, visit its Web site.