Perfecting water heat-load tests for colocation data centre performance
Aggreko delivered 1.5MW water heat-load testing for a German data centre's new chiller using electric boilers and real-time monitoring. Our bespoke solution validated cooling performance across 4, 8, and 12-hour cycles, ensuring optimal efficiency before the facility went live.
- Client
- A colocation data centre
- Location
- Germany
- Sector
- Data centres
- THE CHALLENGE
Ensure optimal performance of cooling systems
- THE SOLUTION
Switching on to the benefits of electric boilers
- THE IMPACT
Optimise cooling infrastructure with confidence
THE CHALLENGE
Ensure optimal performance of cooling systems
In the fast-paced world of data centres, where efficiency and reliability are paramount, ensuring optimal performance of cooling systems is critical.
Data centres rely heavily on chillers to maintain the appropriate temperature for servers and sensitive equipment. Conducting heat-load tests enables the thorough validation of chiller performance under real-world conditions.
Our client wanted to conduct a series of water heat-load tests - a crucial procedure for assessing the capacity and effectiveness of cooling infrastructure. They were looking for water cooled load banks to test a brand-new chiller on the roof of their customer’s site.
Technical requirements:
- 1.5 MW capacity
- Temperature in: 20°C
- Water flow: 162m3/h
- Temperature out: 28°C
As temporary power and temperature control specialists, offering this service in Germany, we readily accepted the challenge
THE SOLUTION
Switching on to the benefits of electric boilers
Our solution was to provide warm water electric boilers:
- 1.8MW capacity
- Temperature in: 20°C
- Water flow: 75m^3/h
- Temperature out: 38°C
We were able to simulate water cooled servers at 1.5MW and test the maximum load of the chiller without any risk. For further resilience, we could adjust the temperatures until the chiller stopped and display the boundaries.
To ensure maximum load stability, all new chillers on site were tested on 4 hours, 8 hours and 12 hours operation time.
Our advanced capabilities extend to displaying and adjusting delivery temperatures and heat capacity to match the specific requirements of the data centre. This precision ensures that cooling systems operate within optimal parameters, maximising efficiency and minimising energy consumption.
With our cutting-edge control system, data centre operators gain access to real-time monitoring of water flow, temperatures, and heat capacity. This level of visibility empowers proactive decision-making, allowing for immediate adjustments to maintain optimal performance.