CINALAB / Nalko Company, LLC

Russia

DATA CENTERS: WHERE STABILITY STARTS WITH COOLING

A modern data center is the heart of digital infrastructure. As the volumes of processed data grow and computing capacity increases, the thermal load on equipment rises accordingly. Therefore, the task of a cooling system is not merely to remove heat. It is important to achieve a stable and energy-efficient process without adverse impact on equipment...

DATA CENTERS: WHERE STABILITY STARTS WITH COOLING

A modern data center is the heart of digital infrastructure. As the volumes of processed data grow and computing capacity increases, the thermal load on equipment rises accordingly. Therefore, the task of a cooling system is not merely to remove heat. It is important to achieve a stable and energy-efficient process without adverse impact on equipment.

Today, data center cooling systems are conventionally divided into two types: air-based and liquid-based. Liquid systems use water and polyhydric alcohols as coolants. However, for efficient and reliable operation of the system, it is important not only to ensure heat removal but also to maintain the correct water chemistry regime (WCR). The coolant is in constant contact with pipelines and equipment components, so deviations in its chemical parameters can lead to serious consequences:

• corrosion and destruction of metal surfaces
• formation of deposits and reduced heat transfer efficiency
• leaks and unplanned repairs
• reduced cost-efficiency of cooling system operation
• risk of equipment downtime

Monitoring and maintaining WCR is one of the key tasks for reliable operation of liquid cooling systems in data centers.

Nalco Company LLC develops and implements technologies represented by the CINALAB brand that help modern data centers address these tasks:

o Automatic WCR monitoring systems for cooling loops — for continuous monitoring of key parameters.
o Corrosion and scale inhibitors for closed loops — protection of equipment and pipelines against corrosion and deposit formation.
o Corrosion and scale inhibitors for open loops — maintaining heat transfer efficiency and protecting equipment in open-cycle systems.

A properly selected water chemistry regime is not an additional option but an integral part of a reliable cooling system.