Custom engineered liquid-to-liquid testing

As data centers evolve to support ever-expanding AI-driven workloads, ensuring that liquid cooling systems meet heat management performance standards is crucial.

Aggreko partners with end-users, commissioning agents, and contractors to help verify highly complex liquid cooling system requirements and conduct rigorous end-to-end testing of all components, including the primary and secondary loops of liquid cooling solutions (chiller line and coolant distribution units).

Data centres switch to liquid cooling

With the rising demand for high-performance AI computing, liquid cooling has emerged as the preferred technology, able to meet the increasing need for efficient cooling and handling the high thermal loads generated by advanced hardware.

However, the success of liquid cooling deployment and scalability relies on rigorous testing and commissioning processes.

Improperly commissioned systems can lead to:

• Reduced heat rejection capability, causing over-heating and crashing
• Contamination of cooling fluid, which can damage critical components like cold plates and Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs)
• Increased downtime and maintenance costs, risking millions in lost revenue and equipment damage

As liquid cooling technologies become more sophisticated, so too does the complexity of the commissioning process.

Key challenges include: 

• Simulating operational loads. The ability to accurately replicate real-world thermal loads is critical for reliable testing and system performance validation.
• Maintaining Fluid Quality. Contamination from debris or organic matter can compromise heat rejection efficiency and lead to equipment failures.
• Scalability and Integration. Testing systems must be versatile enough to interconnect with multiple systems and allow centralized control for large-scale testing.
• Tight timelines and equipment availability. Commissioning of liquid-to-liquid data modules within tight timelines adds a level of complexity to an already arduous process. Commissioning plans must include detailed requirements from the start and be integrated into purchase requirements and tender documents at the earliest opportunity to mitigate supply chain challenges.
• Lack of standards. Lack of industry standards around liquid cooling and liquid cooling commissioning makes it difficult to know how to test these systems to ensure the highest levels of reliability and safety.

At Aggreko, we understand that data centres require precise and reliable cooling solutions to maintain optimal performance. Our liquid-to-liquid testing solutions are designed with your specific needs in mind, ensuring that your cooling systems are robustly tested to operate efficiently and reliably, now and in the future.

Our global footprint allows us to understand what people are doing in the data centre space at a worldwide scale. With our dedicated team’s skillset and expertise, we can lead conversations about standards, provide a forward-thinking consultative approach to designing testing solutions, and use scalable technologies to help you achieve the highest levels of testing.

Aggreko’s expertise in liquid-to-liquid testing and engineered solutions ensures that your data centre's cooling system operates within its designed parameters of temperature, pressure, and flow rate, and its ability to be scaled for future growth demands. Our commitment to delivering customised solutions ensures the best levels of efficiency, reliability, and performance for your data centre.