Data Centers: Chiller Systems
Advanced Chiller System Solutions
Chiller systems are essential for maintaining the precise environmental conditions data centers need for efficient operation. They remove excess heat from servers and equipment to ensure reliability and prevent overheating. Chillers circulate chilled water through pipes, valves, and heat exchangers that transfer heat from server racks to cooling towers or air-handling units. Pumps, strainers, fittings, and controls manage water flow, filtration, and temperature. Relying on precise fluid movement, chiller systems boost energy efficiency, provide redundancy, and ensure reliable, continuous data center cooling.
Advanced Chiller System Solutions
Flow Control Solutions for Peak Data Cooling Performance
Chiller systems are essential for maintaining the precise environmental conditions data centers need for efficient operation. They remove excess heat from servers and equipment to ensure reliability and prevent overheating. Chillers circulate chilled water through pipes, valves, and heat exchangers that transfer heat from server racks to cooling towers or air-handling units. Pumps, strainers, fittings, and controls manage water flow, filtration, and temperature. Relying on precise fluid movement, chiller systems boost energy efficiency, provide redundancy, and ensure reliable, continuous data center cooling.
TYPES: Pipe, fittings, tubing, hose, valves, filtration, pumps, hangers and strut
MATERIALS: PPR-CT, PVC, CPVC, HDPE, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel
KEY FEATURES:
- High chemical resistance and thermal stability
- Supports chilled water, glycol, and other process fluids
- Integrated accessories, including supports, hangers, and tools
- Ideal for both hyperscale and edge data center environments2
- Chiller System Expertise
Harrington provides corrosion-resistant, high-performance piping systems and fluid-handling components designed to support chiller plant operations in mission-critical data centers. From primary and secondary loop piping to heat exchangers, manifolds, and control valves, our products ensure consistent thermal performance, chemical resistance, and long service life in demanding chilled-water applications. - Sustainability Solutions
Our chiller system solutions help data centers meet efficiency, water conservation, and carbon reduction goals. We offer materials and components that enhance system performance while minimizing energy use, including low-friction piping systems, chemical-free filtration, and high-efficiency pumping solutions. These technologies support LEED certification efforts and contribute to overall Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) improvements. - Reliable Product Availability
Harrington maintains a broad inventory of piping, valves, fittings, and instrumentation at strategically located branches and distribution centers. This ensures that key components for chiller plant construction, maintenance, and expansion projects are always available. Custom stocking programs and scheduled deliveries help operators maintain uptime and keep maintenance cycles on track. - Pump Services and Repair
Through PumpMan, part of the Harrington family of companies, we provide comprehensive pump sales, service, and repair for chiller applications. Our factory-trained technicians handle everything from new pump installations and mechanical seal replacements to impeller balancing and efficiency testing. PumpMan’s field service teams keep chilled-water systems performing at peak capacity and help reduce lifecycle costs. - 24/7 Support
Harrington offers 24-hour emergency response and fulfillment for critical cooling systems. Whether you need replacement parts for a chiller loop, assistance diagnosing flow issues, or rapid delivery during a system outage, our team is ready to support your operation around the clock. - Custom System Support
Our specialists work directly with engineers, contractors, and facility managers to design and optimize complete chiller system solutions. We assist with product selection, flow analysis, and integration support to ensure your chiller plant operates efficiently, reliably, and in alignment with your data center’s capacity and sustainability objectives.
Tanks
Tanks play a critical role in data center operations by supporting fluid management systems that maintain reliable cooling and backup infrastructure. They are used to store and regulate process water, glycol mixtures, and other cooling fluids that circulate through heat exchangers and chillers. Proper tank design ensures consistent flow rates, minimizes thermal fluctuations, and provides reserve capacity to prevent overheating during peak demand or maintenance events.
In addition to cooling applications, tanks are essential for water treatment, condensate collection, and fire protection systems. Materials such as polyethylene, fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP), and stainless steel are selected based on chemical compatibility, temperature requirements, and space constraints. These tanks contribute to operational efficiency, extend equipment life, and enhance redundancy within mission-critical data center environments.
- Tanks and Containment
Pipes (PVC, CPVC, FRP)
PVC, or CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride), is widely used in data centers for its lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and easy-to-install properties. It is commonly employed in chilled water systems, condensate drains, and chemical lines where moderate temperatures and pressures exist. Its chemical resistance prevents scaling and corrosion, helping maintain system performance while reducing maintenance and installation time.
Fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) is valued for its strength, durability, and non-conductive properties. Often used in cooling towers, outdoor piping, and elevated structures, FRP resists moisture, chemicals, and temperature fluctuations. Its lightweight design simplifies installation in tight spaces, providing long-term, low-maintenance, and reliable fluid system solutions for data centers.
- Industrial PVC/CPVC Pipe & Fittings
- Stress-less Pipe Clamps and HDPE Specialty Piping
- FRP Piping
Pumps
Pumps are the driving force behind fluid movement in data center pipe systems, ensuring continuous circulation of cooling water and glycol solutions that regulate equipment temperature. They transfer heat away from critical infrastructure through chillers, heat exchangers, and cooling towers, maintaining optimal thermal conditions for servers and electronic components. Proper pump selection and control are essential to achieving consistent flow, pressure stability, and energy efficiency.
In modern data centers, pumps often integrate with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and advanced controllers to adjust performance based on real-time cooling demands. This automation reduces energy consumption, minimizes wear, and supports redundancy during maintenance or system failures. By enabling precise fluid management and stable operation, pumps play a central role in sustaining uptime, optimizing cooling performance, and supporting scalable data center growth.
- Pumps
Gauges
Gauges are essential components in data center pipe systems, providing accurate measurement of pressure, temperature, and flow conditions across critical cooling and fluid-handling networks. They help operators monitor system performance, detect irregularities, and verify that pumps, valves, and heat exchangers are operating within design parameters. Proper gauge placement enables quick visual checks and supports early identification of potential issues such as leaks, blockages, or pressure loss.
In data centers, where thermal management and uptime are paramount, gauges ensure cooling water and process fluids remain within safe and efficient ranges. They are often integrated with digital sensors and controllers to provide continuous data to building management systems (BMS). Whether analog or digital, high-precision gauges contribute to reliability, system optimization, and preventive maintenance, helping maintain stable conditions for mission-critical operations.
- Instrumentation and Gauges
Controllers
Controllers are vital to the performance and reliability of data center pipe systems, providing precise automation and real-time monitoring of critical fluid-handling processes. They regulate flow rates, pressure, and temperature across cooling loops, pump assemblies, and heat exchangers to maintain stable operating conditions for high-density computing environments. Advanced controllers integrate with building management systems (BMS) to optimize energy use and support predictive maintenance.
In data centers, controllers ensure rapid response to system changes, helping to prevent downtime and equipment stress. They are commonly used to manage variable frequency drives (VFDs), valve actuation, and sensor feedback for efficient fluid distribution. With capabilities for remote access, diagnostics, and data logging, controllers enhance visibility and control across complex piping networks, supporting uptime, reliability, and long-term system performance.
- Instrumentation and Gauges
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