Datum Datacentres installs high efficiency free cooling chillers

The firm predicts it will decrease water usage by up to 70% in a project which forms part of its sustainability strategy.

  • Wednesday, 13th December 2023 Posted 2 years ago in by Phil Alsop

Datum Datacentres has installed a high efficiency free cooling chiller system at its Farnborough facility to reduce water and energy consumption as part of its sustainability strategy.

The new chillers have replaced the firm’s previous adiabatic cooling system as part of a lifecycle replacement project. The new technology will utilise 'through wall' recirculating airflow topology, enabling flexible rack power densities for clients. High efficiency free cooling chillers with optimised controls will leverage free cooling capacity and dynamic set points. The chillers use EC (Electronically Commutated) fans, inverter-driven motors and electronic expansion valves to reduce power consumption and improve control at part loads.

This new system supports the required water management criterion of Datum’s sustainability plan, and the firm expects to see a 70% reduction in water usage.

The project was undertaken by critical environment specialists, Keysource - one of the world’s leading specialists in critical environments.,

Dominic Phillips, CEO for Datum commented: “This project forms part of our investment into the long-term sustainability of our data centres and our ongoing commitment to support our clients and partners to achieve their ESG goals. We are expecting the new chillers to reduce site water usage by up to 70% whilst retaining high levels of efficiency.”

Datum Datacentres, which is backed by UBS Asset Management, provides sustainable enterprise grade colocation to businesses across the UK through its network of purpose-built, highly secure, highly connected carrier neutral data centres. The firm works to support responsible long-term growth, while helping its clients and partners to achieve their ESG goals. 

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