Altena Industrial Cleaning performs pre-commissioning for cooling system in Amsterdam data centre

Discover how Altena Industrial Cleaning performs pre-commissioning for a chilled water system in an Amsterdam data centre, where their expertise ensures efficient cooling and prevents overheating and blockages.

Challenge

There is a data centre in Amsterdam where cooling servers and equipment is essential for optimal operation. To ensure that servers and equipment remain at the correct temperature and overheating is prevented, a properly functioning cooling water system is necessary. During maintenance or modifications to this system, a lot of (iron) dust is released, which can lead to contamination of end users, such as air conditioning units. Thorough rinsing of the system is therefore crucial.

Sollution

Altena Industrial Cleaning, a specialist in cleaning cooling water systems, was called in to tackle this challenge. Taking into account the complexity of the system, the team developed a detailed step-by-step plan based on system drawings and site visits. This allowed the piping system to be effectively flushed in several stages, with regular measurements of iron concentration and particle size to monitor progress.

Result

After successfully flushing the system with clear water and an iron concentration of < 5 PPM, Altena Industrial Cleaning filled the pipework with the correct ratio of glycol water. Thanks to their experience in filling and venting these types of systems, the team ensured that no air remained in the system. This prevented potential problems for end users and guaranteed customer satisfaction.

Thanks to Altena Industrial Cleaning's expertise and meticulous approach, the data centre is now equipped with an effective and efficient cooling water system that ensures optimal cooling of servers and equipment.

That's what we call efficiency for installations.