Data Center Water Treatment Solutions
Data Center Water Treatment Solutions
Innovative Water Management for Mission-Critical Operations
Data centers rely on precise climate control and continuous uptime to protect servers and avoid costly disruptions.
Chemstar WATER delivers end-to-end water treatment solutions tailored to data center cooling systems—helping reduce operational costs, enhance system reliability, and meet sustainability goals.
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Why Data Centers Need Specialized Water Treatment
1. Downtime & Operational Risks
- Mission-Critical Cooling: If the cooling system stops, servers must be powered down to prevent hardware damage, causing unplanned downtime. Data centers cannot afford such interruptions.
- Redundancy: To mitigate these risks, data center water systems typically include n+1 redundancy, underscoring the need for consistent and effective water treatment.
2. High Cooling Demands
- 24/7 Operation: Unlike comfort cooling, data center cooling must handle a continuous base heat load around the clock.
- Increasing Server Densities: As server racks get denser, maintaining adequate closed-loop water flow is even more critical to ensuring efficient heat transfer and extending equipment life.
3. Risk of Scale, Corrosion & Biofilm
- Protecting Closed Loops: Whether air-cooled, water-cooled, or direct-to-chip cooled, data centers rely on chilled water loops that must be safeguarded against deposits and microbial growth.
- Equipment Integrity: Even minor pitting corrosion or leaks in these loops can lead to downtime, hardware damage, and costly repairs.
4. Water Conservation & Regulations
- Stringent Limits: Many regions (e.g., Loudon County) have strict usage and discharge regulations, particularly if reclaimed water is used as makeup.
- Environmental Pressures: Proper water treatment helps data centers reduce consumption, meet discharge requirements, and maintain optimal performance without incurring fines or penalties.
Chemstar WATER’s Comprehensive Solutions
1. Closed Chilled Water Loop Treatment
Description: Closed-loop programs focus on corrosion inhibition and stable heat transfer.
Outcome: Consistent temperature control, improved system reliability, and extended equipment lifespan.
Chemstar WATER Expertise: Turnkey solutions for new construction or quick changeovers ensure minimal disruption.
2. Cooling Tower Water Treatment
Description: Targeted chemical programs prevent scaling, corrosion, and microbial buildup in open cooling loops.
Outcome: Extended equipment life, optimized heat transfer, reduced energy usage, and minimal downtime.
Chemstar WATER Experience: Over 25 years of treating mission-critical data center cooling, from government facilities to hyperscalers.
3. Monitoring & Control Systems
Description: Real-time data analytics and automated feed-and-control systems tailored to data centers.
Outcome: Proactive maintenance, lower downtime risk, and instant visibility into water quality parameters.
BMS Integration: Chemstar WATER has extensive experience integrating with BMS/BACNet, ensuring facility managers have the necessary data at their fingertips.
4. Water Filtration & Pretreatment
Description: High-efficiency filtration (e.g., multimedia, sand filters, RO) ensures water meets rigorous quality standards before entering cooling systems.
Outcome: Reduced fouling, optimized chemical use, and stable water parameters throughout the facility.
Comprehensive Designs: Chemstar WATER offers a wide variety of equipment options to meet each data center’s unique requirements.
