Stainless piping and CDU integration for high-density AI cooling systems. Engineering precision for 80–120kW rack environments.
Air cooling reaches its limit at approximately 30kW per rack. AI and machine learning workloads routinely demand 80–120kW—requiring direct-to-chip liquid cooling that places cooling infrastructure inches from heat-generating components.
This shift demands hydronic precision that traditional HVAC contractors are not equipped to deliver.
Prefabricated manifolds, precision installation, and campus-scale deployment capabilities.
Shop-fabricated stainless manifolds reduce field joints and ensure consistent flow distribution to each server rack.
Hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing to 1.5x design pressure with documented test certificates.
Individual rack isolation valves and CDU bypass configuration for maintenance without system shutdown.
Modular installation sequences aligned with building commissioning phases and operational turnover schedules.
Common failure modes that differentiate experienced installers from general contractors.
Incorrectly sized distribution piping creates hot spots. Server inlet temperatures vary based on distance from the CDU, requiring calculated velocity and pressure drop analysis.
Welding slag, thread debris, and fabrication oils migrate into server manifolds if flushing is inadequate. Server manufacturers void warranties for particulate-related failures.
Isolating a single rack without proper flow path consideration can starve downstream equipment or create dead-leg conditions.
Centrifugal pumps are sensitive to debris and dry-running. Proper strainer maintenance and pump suction conditions are critical to avoid premature bearing and seal failure.
Every installation includes documented readiness for Cx authority review.
Complete pre-functional checklist aligned with ASHRAE Guideline 0 and project-specific Cx requirements.
Coordinated flushing sequence with main loop and server manifold cleaning to 5-micron specification.
Complete turnover documentation including O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and commissioning support.
We work with general contractors and data center owners on stainless piping and CDU integration projects.
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