Thermoplastic piping systems for data center cooling infrastructure
The top 5 benefits for choosing AGRU plastics solutions
Technological trends such as Big Data, IoT, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the way we live and do business. Modern data centers, as mission critical infrastructure, form the backbone of this digital revolution. However, the rapidly growing demand for computing power and storage capacity comes with major challenges, especially in terms of
- improving energy efficiency for both IT and cooling
- minimising water consumption and the use of hazardous chemicals
- safeguarding uptime and reliability despite rising power densities
The top 5 benefits for choosing AGRU plastics solutions
Today’s server racks can generate heat loads well above 80 kW. If liquid cooling or heat removal fails, immediate loss of computing capacity and revenue is the result.
AGRU addresses this risk with high quality plastic piping systems that prevent corrosion and bio fouling, minimise pressure loss and ensure highest coolant purity, while significantly reducing installation time and maintenance effort over the entire lifecycle.
As your solutions partner, AGRU helps you create efficient, reliable cooling infrastructure in data centres with thermoplastic piping systems.
Benefit 1: Three cooling loops – one supplier
AGRU covers condenser water, facilities water and technology cooling systems with one coordinated plastics portfolio, so you avoid interface risks between materials:
- AGRULINE PE 100-RC for CWS, including XXL pipes for main headers and buried mains.
- AGRUCHEM PE and PP for FWS, plus SmartFit pipe clips for large diameters.
- PURAD PP-Pure and PVDF UHP manifolds for TCS, Poly-Flo double containment piping system, AGRUAIR and vent piping, and FM approved fire protection rings.
Benefit 2: Enhanced safety & reliability
Data centers need 24/7 availability. AGRU plastics piping is designed, welded and tested to meet that expectation:
- Manufactured according to international standards, DVS welding rules, with certified welders and full QA and traceability.
- No corrosion and high chemical resistance for dosing systems and process water, with Poly Flo double containment piping system and leak detection for hazardous media near critical IT.
- FM 1613 approved PE piping for underground fire protection ring mains up to 20 bar.
Benefit 3: High purity and cleanness
Liquid cooled AI and HPC racks depend on clean coolant. AGRU plastics leverage semiconductor grade expertise to keep particles and biofilm under control:
- Significantly lower microbial fouling and ion leach out for PVDF and ECTFE versus stainless steel.
- Less bio fouling and corrosion means less passivation, flushing and filter change before and during operation.
Benefit 4: Enhanced, efficiency & speed
AGRU plastic solutions help you meet efficiency targets such as PUE:
- Smooth inner surfaces with roughness around Ra 0.2 µm lower friction losses and pumping power for long CWS and FWS headers.
- Better thermal insulation reduces condensation risk at lower coolant temperatures and increases cooling efficiency.
- Thermoplastics are fully recyclable and offer extended service life with low maintenance.
Benefit 5: Project support, fast installation, TCO
AGRU is not only a product supplier. You get an engineering partner for the full lifecycle:
- Design and planning support, material selection, pipe stress analysis, BIM and CAD models for smart layout.
- Off site pre fabricated OSM skids, manifolds and customised parts from cleanroom production speed up construction and commissioning.
- Fast welding processes and plastics friendly pre commissioning reduce labour costs, passivation steps and flushing time.
Benefit 6: System solutions explained in the video
The AGRU Data Center video provides a concise overview of our plastic piping systems for CWS, FWS, and TCS. It highlights key applications, technical interrelations, and the advantages of our solutions for modern data centers:
- Overview of AGRU plastic piping systems for all three cooling circuits
- Clear visualization of system design and application areas
- Compact introduction to our solutions for modern data centers
AGRU solutions in plastics - The partner you can trust on
AGRU supports your data center project from the blank paper to successful commissioning and operation:
- Design and planning of piping, material selection and stress analysis
- Logistics and transport
- Installation, training and pre-fabrication