MUNTERS
SYCOOL
Specifically developed for data centers , SyCool is a waterless thermosyphonbased split cooling system providing an efficient cooling solution for new and retrofit installations where access to a suitable water supply may be limited , expensive or unreliable . No pumps or mechanical assistance are required . The system is available in 400kW and 250kW blocks of cooling capacity . Thermosyphon heat exchangers move heat from the data center to ambient through the evaporation of liquid refrigerant in the SyCool CRAH , and condensing of that same refrigerant in the SyCool condenser . The CRAH is connected to the condenser with refrigerant piping allowing up to 500 ’ of separation . As long as the condenser receives air cooler than the CRAH , heat is exchanged passively for ‘ free cooling ’ of the data center . SyCool thermal effectiveness is nominally 70 % which greatly exceeds that of competing economiser systems .
“ It ' s quite an innovative approach to cooling a data center ,” notes Michael Gantert , Munters ’ President for Data Centers . “ There are similar technologies that use pumps to circulate refrigerant between CRAH units and condensers . We found that we could instead utilize thermosyphons to naturally circulate the refrigerant , eliminating the pumps while also achieving superior economising efficiency compared to other dry cooling solutions ."
• Split systems eliminate duct penetrations
• No water consumption
• High efficiency economisation
• Factory optimised controls
include 365,000 sq . ft . of manufacturing space and offices , as well as a 10,000 sq . ft . test lab with a climate control chamber for performance testing . The new facility will be powered by solar energy , adding to Munters overall sustainability objectives ,” says Gantert .
“ Whatever challenges a changing business climate may present , Munters is ready with the experience and expertise to help design the perfect climate solution for the data centers of the future .”
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