NorthC Datacenters
Energy-related refurbishment of the central cooling system during ongoing data centre operation in Munich.
For the NorthC Datacenters GmbH the first expansion stage of the central cooling system was implemented at the Munich site. The measure was carried out as energy-related refurbishment during ongoing data centre operation and could be implemented without interrupting the existing IT infrastructure.
The planning was carried out entirely in 3D. This made it possible to achieve a reliable coordination of all components on the limited roof area. This allowed the new system to be precisely integrated into the existing building structure.
Central cooling with preparation for further expansion stages: a new Chiller plant, which significantly increases the energy efficiency of the data centre. A key contribution to this is the integrated heat recovery, which makes operations more economical and sustainable.
The system was designed to already be prepared for further expansion stages is prepared. The implementation thus creates not only a stable supply for current operation, but also a robust basis for future expansions.
Technical features at a glance: A central feature of the system is the full redundancy of all pumps. This ensures the cooling supply is secured at all times and remains highly available even during ongoing operation.
The dynamic operation ensures that cooling and free cooling operation adapt flexibly to the current IT load. This increases efficiency and supports demand-based system operation.
For central monitoring and control, a Siemens central control system used. It controls all operating states transparently and reliably. Visualisation and secure remote access make monitoring easier and enable a quick response during operation.
Implementation without downtime: Another important point was the Operating concept during implementation. The parallel construction of the system took place without any downtime of the data centre. The plant room was completely outdoor area realised and combined with a natural refrigerant.
This resulted in a powerful, energy-efficient and highly available cooling solution precisely tailored to the requirements of sensitive data centre operations.
Key technical data
Refrigerant: R290 (propane)
Cooling capacity: 1.0 MW
Redundancy: 100 %
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