Heat Rejection Systems

Better Heat Transfer for Modern Data Centers

Data center liquid cooling needs good heat removal to finish the cooling cycle. Heat comes from your servers through direct-to-chip, immersion, or rear door heat exchangers. Then it must go outside. Triton Thermal makes custom chiller and dry cooler systems that finish your cooling setup.

Understanding Data Center Heat Rejection

Why Heat Rejection Matters

Heat rejection is the final step in cooling your data center. It moves heat from your servers to the outside. This affects how well your systems run, how much uptime you have, and what you pay for power.

In liquid Cooling, heat rejection takes hot fluid from Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs). It removes this heat in two main ways:

Chillers: Uses cooling cycles to remove heat no matter the outside temp
Dry Coolers: Uses outside air for “free cooling” when weather is cool

How well these systems work affects your Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). This makes a good heat rejection key for high-end computing.

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Dry Coolers

Dry coolers save lots of power by skipping mechanical Cooling when weather allows. They use big heat exchangers and fans to send heat right outside.

Benefits of Dry Coolers:

Lower Power Use: Cut costs by removing compressor power
Less Upkeep: Fewer moving parts mean better uptime
Water Savings: No water use, unlike cooling towers
Free Cooling: Gives partial or full free Cooling based on your local weather

For data centers in cool areas, well-built dry cooler systems can cut power costs while keeping your high-end computing cool.

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Chillers

Datacenter chillers give steady Cooling in any weather. They keep fluid temps exact and move heat from your cooling loop to the outside with mechanical systems.

Types of Chillers for Data Centers:

Water-Cooled Chillers: More efficient but need cooling towers
Air-Cooled Chillers: Easier to install with direct heat release
Modular Chillers: Can grow as your cooling needs grow
High-Efficiency Chillers: Smart designs with speed control

For dense servers, mainly in warm areas or where exact temps matter, chillers provide the steady Cooling needed for top IT work.

Hybrid Systems: Getting the Best of Both Worlds

Modern data centers often use hybrid cooling that mixes chillers and dry coolers for best results. These smart-systems pick the best cooling method based on real-time weather:

Free Cooling First: Use dry coolers when possible
Mixed Cooling: Add some chiller help during mid-season
Full Chiller Cooling: Use chillers during hot weather

This smart plan provides steady Cooling while using the least power all year.

Smart Control for Better Heat Rejection

Good heat rejection needs not just good gear but smart control systems that boost how well it works:

Smart Controls: Plan cooling needs based on IT loads and weather
Speed Control: Change fans and pumps to match real cooling needs
Auto Switching: Use good weather for free Cooling on its own
Heat Reuse: Take waste heat for building heat or other uses

Choosing the Right Heat Rejection Approach

Picking the best heat removal plan for your data center means checking these key items:

Weather

Local climate sets free cooling options

Server Load

Heat removal must match your IT work

Power Costs

Local power rates affect ROI on upgrades

Water Supply

Local water may limit cooling choices

Green Goals

Your targets may favor water-free or low-power options

Backup Needs

N+1 or 2N setups for key systems

Triton Thermal does full site checks to build heat removal systems that fit your computing needs, site limits, and business goals.

Working with Your Liquid Cooling System

Heat removal must work well with other cooling tech to make an efficient, reliable cooling system:

CDU Matching: Right-sized heat removal works well with CDU needs
Flow Balance: Well-built fluid paths for good heat transfer
Temp Control: Keep coolant at best temps for IT gear
Control Unity: All cooling parts work together

Integration with Data Center Infrastructure

Your heat removal systems need to work with:

Pipes: Right-sized and covered pipes to stop energy loss
Power Systems: Power setup lined up with heat removal gear
Space Layout: Best spots for airflow and service access
Building Controls: Ties to main monitoring and controls
Backup Systems: Backup power and spare parts for key systems

The Triton Thermal Advantage for Heat Rejection Systems

Our team builds custom heat removal solutions that work perfectly with your liquid cooling setup, giving top results while cutting running costs.

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What To Expect

Multi-Brand Know-How: We check tech from many makers to find the best fit for your needs
Full System Design: We make complete cooling setups where chillers, dry coolers, and CDUs work as one
Power Savings: Our systems cut cooling power costs while helping your most power-hungry computing tasks

Chillers & Dry Coolers FAQ

How do I know if chillers or dry coolers are better for my data center?

Weather is the main factor – dry coolers work best in cool areas where outside temps stay below your needed coolant temp most of the year. Other things to check are your coolant temps (liquid Cooling often runs hotter, making free Cooling easier), power costs, water supply, backup needs, and green goals. We check all these to find the best mix for your site.

How do chillers and dry coolers affect my data center PUE?

Heat removal systems strongly impact PUE by setting how much power you need to remove IT heat. Dry coolers need only fan power (5-10% of what chillers use), often cutting cooling power by 60-90% in good weather. Hybrid systems pick the most efficient mode based on weather, helping year-round PUE. New chillers with speed drives also save power over old systems when you need mechanical Cooling.

Can my current chillers work with new liquid Cooling?

Yes, in many cases. We check your current heat removal setup, running temps, and controls to see if they’ll work with liquid Cooling. We design plans that may add heat exchangers, update controls, or phase in upgrades to use what you have while enabling higher-density computing.

How does backup heat removal affect cooling system uptime?

Backup heat removal is key for critical systems. Options range from N+1 (full load plus one backup) to 2N (fully double systems). Good backup ensures non-stop Cooling, even during service or when the gear fails. We build reliable systems with multiple chillers/dry coolers, backup pumps, and fault-proof controls to match your uptime needs.

How do dry coolers save water compared to cooling towers?

Unlike cooling towers that use water evaporation (using lots of water), dry coolers use a fully closed loop with no water used for Cooling. This cuts out water treatment needs, lowers environmental impact, and removes water supply concerns. For sites in dry areas or with strong green goals, dry coolers offer big benefits while still giving good heat removal for liquid cooling systems.

Chillers & Dry Coolers