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economizer

1. [Energy]

Heat exchanger technology used to leverage colder external air to provide data center cooling.

Dry side economizers use cooler outdoor air; wet side economizers use cooling towers or chillers.

2. [Management]

An accountant that prevents the use of new technology. (e.g. commonly uses the phrase “It’s out of budget or too expensive”).

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