Temperature control is paramount to maintaining data center operations, especially with the heat their infrastructure generates via processors, power backups, and server racks. The right chiller and cooling systems help to avoid potential overheating and failure.
In our latest blog, we examine the factors that contribute to elevated data center temperatures, the effects they can have on performance and reliability, and how our chillers and cooling systems are engineered to meet the industry’s cooling demands.
Insights and Solutions for High Data Center Temperatures
Data centers generate substantial heat through server operation, power infrastructure, and supporting equipment. Hyperscale data centers are pushing the boundaries of cooling capacities, with larger centers requiring heat dissipation in excess of 100,000 Tons. Modern facilities are being built using an industrial cooling infrastructure as opposed to the older HVAC-style architecture. Distributed cooling in the form of on-chip liquid coolant systems has become the new standard. The current approach relies on traditional cooling loops and chillers, making Mokon’s industrial cooling experience an invaluable resource for data center contractors and engineers.
The shift toward high-density, liquid-cooled heat removal moves the thermal management design to the system level, rather than the building level. In lieu of conditioning large volumes of air, newer designs focus on managing heat through tightly controlled fluid circuits and heat exchanger loops. Precise temperature control, continuous-duty operation, and high availability are all design elements that are engineered into Mokon chillers. The added complexity of the trending system designs can be a challenge for contractors and OEMs. Chiller design, performance, and stability therefore become crucial elements of the overall architecture of the facility. Mokon supports this effort by providing a solution engineered for each individual application.
Our systems are designed to integrate into centralized plant configurations as well as distributed cooling architectures. They are engineered to support custom loop design, high uptime, variable loads, and challenging ambient temperature operation. This includes selecting components that maintain stable performance, designing control schemes that can integrate with a DCS or SCADA system, and working directly with our customers to ensure that we provide a chiller that performs exactly to their specifications.
The Role of Chillers
Mokon chillers play a critical role in maintaining the thermal stability of modern data centers. As computing equipment continues to increase in density and processing power, effective cooling has become essential for ensuring system reliability, operational efficiency, and uninterrupted uptime. Mokon, a leading manufacturer of industrial temperature control systems, provides customized chiller solutions that help data centers manage the substantial heat generated by servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and power distribution infrastructure.
Mokon chillers operate by circulating chilled water or process coolant through cooling loops that absorb heat from IT equipment. The heated fluid is then routed back to the chiller, where the heat is removed and rejected through air-cooled or water-cooled condensers. This continuous cooling cycle helps maintain optimal operating temperatures within the facility and prevents overheating that could lead to equipment failures or reduced performance.
Our Mokon engineers design and build custom, energy-efficient portable chillers and centralized cooling systems to cycle and dissipate heat, reducing temperatures and maintaining computing performance. You can visit our website for more information on our line of chiller systems.
How We Can Help
There’s a temperature control unit for your data center’s needs. Reach out to us, and we’ll be glad to work with you on developing a chiller.