Reliable valve solutions for cooling systems and automated assemblies used in data center facilities
Data center infrastructure is expanding rapidly across Europe, America and worldwide. As computing density increases, reliable cooling systems become a critical requirement for uninterrupted facility operation.
Cooling systems form the backbone of most modern data center facilities. These systems rely on robust mechanical components that allow safe operation, maintenance and flexible system control.
Industrial valves play a key role in this infrastructure by enabling reliable isolation of cooling circuits, pumps and heat exchangers.
ABO valve supplies butterfly valves and automated valve assemblies used in cooling systems for data center infrastructure. Valves are installed at multiple points and the final valve configuration always depends on the specific design of the cooling system and the operating conditions of the installation.
Advantages of ABO valve Solutions
- High Cv values enabling lower pressure drops
- Up to 2× higher flow capacity compared to conventional single-shaft valve designs (depends on valve size)
- Compact design allows installation in limited spaces
- Simple installation without special equipment
- Seat replacement can be performed on site
Valve Solutions Used in Data Center Applications
In data center cooling systems, several valve types are typically used depending on pipe diameter, system function and automation requirements.
ABO valve supplies the following product groups for these applications:
Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves – Series 900 (924)
Used in chilled water and cooling water distribution systems where reliable isolation and easy actuator integration are required.
For data center applications, valves are typically supplied with EPDM seat and stainless steel disc.
Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves with PTFE Seat Series 500
Used in applications with glycol-based cooling media or where higher resistance of sealing materials is required.
High Performance Butterfly Valves Series 2E (5490)
Used in larger pipe diameters or applications operating under more demanding conditions.
Ball Valves – Small Diameter Applications
Ball valves are typically used in smaller pipe diameters and auxiliary circuits where compact design and fast operation are required.
Material Selection
Valves for data center cooling systems can be supplied in various materials depending on operating conditions and water quality.
Typical body materials include:
- Ductile iron
- Carbon steel
- Stainless steel
- Aluminium-bronze
- Titanium
Typical Sealing materials include:
- EPDM
- NBR (BUNA)
- FKM (Viton®)
- RPTFE
Automated Valve Assemblies
Valves can be supplied with lever, gearbox, pneumatic or electric actuators and also limit swtch boxes and solenoids, depending on project requirements.
Reference Project – Data Center Cooling Infrastructure (Sweden)
ABO valve supplied valves for a data center cooling infrastructure project in Sweden a valve system integrator delivering complete valve assemblies.
The project included the delivery of more than 2,500 resilient seated butterfly valves Series 900 used in cooling water systems. The valves were supplied in sizes DN65–DN350 and prepared for integration into automated valve assemblies used in cooling water distribution systems.
Key project requirements included:
- reliable operation in continuously running cooling systems
- corrosion protection suitable for technical environments
- compatibility with actuator integration
- consistent valve configuration across a large number of installed units
Following the successful delivery of the project, cooperation between the companies continues on additional data center cooling projects in Sweden.