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Traditional cooling consumes 40% facility power
Data centers face mounting pressure to reduce energy consumption while maintaining 99.99% uptime. Traditional cooling systems consume up to 40% of the total facility power, creating operational inefficiencies that directly impact profitability and environmental performance.
Facilities need redundant exhaust fans and energy efficient ventilation with free cooling solutions to reduce power usage effectiveness metrics. The challenge lies in achieving reliability without compromising energy efficiency as downtime risks far outweigh equipment costs in mission-critical operations.
120 GW
power usage365 tons
CO2 reduction annually84 dB
noise level maintainedArctic location enables extensive free cooling
Located near the Arctic circle, this facility spans 13 football fields with power usage equivalent to 16,000 households. The extreme climate provides consistent cold air intake throughout the year, eliminating traditional refrigeration requirements.
Arctic location enables extensive free cooling
Located near the Arctic circle, this facility spans 13 football fields with power usage equivalent to 16,000 households. The extreme climate provides consistent cold air intake throughout the year, eliminating traditional refrigeration requirements.
ZerAx® free cooling solution
The ZerAx® solution delivers substantially lower energy consumption and costs compared to conventional data centres. This achieves world-class energy efficient performance through intelligent cooling, so operators benefit from reduced operating expenses whilst maintaining critical system reliability.
Technical specifications
The system architecture prioritises uptime by utilising distributed intelligence and redundant components. The installation incorporates proven automotive-grade control technology adapted for data centre environments.
Each ZerAx® fan wall operates as a standalone unit with integrated network connectivity, enabling real-time performance monitoring and predictive maintenance scheduling. This distributed approach means maintenance can occur on individual walls without impacting overall system performance as intelligent failover protocols automatically redistribute airflow across remaining units.
The PLC system features colour touchscreen interfaces and frequency converter protection, providing operators with immediate visibility into system health. Redundant backup systems ensure continuous operation even during component replacement or unexpected failures.
The air intake configuration comprises 52 fan walls with automatic operation based on cooling demand. Each wall contains 9 ZerAx® AZN 710 fans, totalling 468 units across the facility. These high-performance motors achieve 89% efficiency whilst delivering 1,200-1,300 m³/s capacity (4,320,000-4,680,000 m³/h), providing the massive airflow volumes required for free cooling operation.
The exhaust system operates independently with 56 ZerAx® AZN 1250 units achieving 88% efficiency ratings. These larger fans handle 1,300 m³/s capacity (4,680,000 m³/h) and include acoustic diffusers to maintain acceptable noise levels in the surrounding environment. Frequency converters enable variable speed operation, so power consumption matches actual cooling requirements rather than running at constant maximum capacity.
Reduce PUE with proven cooling solutions
The ZerAx® platform delivers measurable energy savings with industry-leading reliability, backed by decades of experience in mission-critical ventilation applications.
