NorthC Data centres
Energy-efficiency refurbishment of the central cooling system whilst the data centre in Munich remains in operation.
For the NorthC Datacenters GmbH The first phase of the central cooling system’s expansion was completed at the Munich site. The work was carried out as Energy-efficiency refurbishment whilst the data centre remains in operation and was implemented without disrupting the existing IT infrastructure.
The planning was carried out entirely in 3D. This made it possible to ensure that all components were properly coordinated within the limited roof space. As a result, the new system could be integrated precisely into the existing building structure.
Centralised cooling system designed to accommodate future expansion: A new one is being used Chiller plant, which significantly improves the data centre’s energy efficiency. A key factor in this is the integrated Heat recovery, which makes operations more economical and sustainable.
The system was designed in such a way that it is already capable of further stages of development has been prepared. This means that the implementation not only ensures a stable supply for current operations, but also provides a robust foundation for future expansions.
An overview of the technical features: A key feature of the facility is the full redundancy of all pumps. This ensures that the cooling supply is guaranteed at all times and remains highly available even during operation.
The dynamic operation ensures that cooling and free cooling modes adapt flexibly to the current IT load. This increases efficiency and supports demand-driven system operation.
For centralised monitoring and control, a Siemens central control system is used. It controls all operating states transparently and reliably. The visualisation and secure remote access facilitate monitoring and enable rapid responses during operation.
Implementation without downtime: Another important point was the Operational plan during implementation. The system was installed in parallel without any downtime for the data centre. The technical control centre was completely Outdoor area implemented and combined with a natural refrigerant.
The result was a high-performance, energy-efficient and highly available cooling solution, tailored precisely to the requirements of a sensitive data centre operation.
Key technical specifications
Refrigerant: R290 (propane)
Cooling capacity: 1.0 MW
Redundancy: 100 per cent
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