Data Centers
Automatic self-cleaning filtration for data center cooling water systems that require dependable flow and low-maintenance solids control.
When dealing with Data Centers, there are many water quality issues that must be addressed through filtration.
- Cooling loops can accumulate scale, corrosion products, biological debris, and suspended solids.
- Particulates can reduce heat-transfer efficiency and foul heat exchangers, pumps, and valves.
- Data center cooling infrastructure benefits from filtration that minimizes manual intervention.
Conditions, Contaminants, and Considerations
Water sources may vary, but the primary water sources for Data Centers filtration are:
- Cooling tower water
- Closed-loop cooling water
- Makeup water
- Reclaimed water
In this application, water is usually filtered within the 100-500 micron range to remove contaminants like:
- Scale
- Corrosion products
- Suspended solids
- Biological debris
Due to these constraints, certain design considerations must be made to accommodate variables that can interfere with the filtration process. Factors such as Cooling loop flow rate, Redundancy requirements, Water source, Micron rating, Flush discharge, and Available pressure must be accounted for to ensure reliable and efficient water filtration.
Benefits
Filtering the water before industrial or commercial use:
- Protects cooling equipment and heat-transfer surfaces.
- Maintains flow during automatic screen cleaning.
- Reduces maintenance burden in critical cooling systems.
Relevant FAQs
Does the filter waste a lot of water while cleaning itself?
No, because of how quickly the filter cleans itself. Typical backwash water volume is as little as 10 gallons.
