In an effort to communicate the vital role that standards play in daily life, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) publishes a series of snapshots of the diverse standards initiatives undertaken in the global and national standards arena, many of which are performed by ANSI members and ANSI-accredited standards developers. Two of the latest selections follow:
Carbon Dioxide Storage
Climate change caused by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has become a critical issue for citizens worldwide. Gases that contribute to increased GHG emissions are water vapor, methane, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and carbon dioxide (CO2). Scientific advancements in carbon capture and storage (CCS), the process of capturing waste CO2 from point sources such as power plants and industrial manufacturing plants, has resulted in the publication of CSA Z741-2012, Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide.
ANSI/SCTE 186 2012 was created to significantly enhance energy efficiency and increase product reliability by defining physical, environmental, electrical, sustainability, and other requirements for the design, manufacture, selection, and installation of new equipment during transportation, storage, operation, and disposal. The new ANS is designed to reduce operational expenses through key metrics such as recommended operating temperature and relative humidity; front-to-back airflow for proper heat exhaust; ability to monitor and measure intake and output of air temperatures on a per-device basis; variable-speed fans with real-time reporting of fan performance; and average computer server power supply efficiency with optimal power supply load levels. Limited to indoor shelf, frame, rack, and cabinet level mission critical cable systems equipment, the standard does not address requirements for outside cable plant equipment.
SCTE is a non-profit professional association that provides technical leadership for the telecommunications industry, serving its members through excellence in professional development, standards, certification, and information. SCTE works to enhance the careers of technical employees, as well as to provide operators with a well-trained workforce for more efficient systems leading to economic benefits and an improved customer experience.