Feature

Specification

 

 

Facility input temperature to the HP POD

12ºC to 24ºC (55ºF to 75ºF)

40c G2

 

Working pressure

1,034 kPa (150 psi)

HP POD 40c G2 pressure drop

172.4 kPa (25 psi)

HP POD 40c G2 water flow rate

908.5 lpm (240 gpm)

Chilled water supply and return

North America—Two 10.16 cm (4 in) ASME B16.5 class #150

connections

flanges

 

International—Two DIN PN16 DN100 flanges

 

 

Cooling system components

Each of the six heat exchanger area access hatches are rated NEMA 3R for outdoor use. The exterior of the hatches are coated with a durable finish to protect against corrosion. The access hatches are located on the roof of the POD. The heat exchangers can be accessed from the roof of the POD by removing one of the six access hatches.

Top view shown

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

1

Heat exchangers

Use facility chilled water to cool the air in the HP POD 40c G2

2

Heat exchanger fan

Operate at variable speeds to maintain the preprogrammed differential

 

banks

pressure setpoint and the hot aisle temperature setpoint

 

 

 

3

Chilled water supply

Supplies facility chilled water to cool the HP POD 40c G2

4

Chilled water return

Returns heated chilled water to the facility

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HP Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) 40c manual Cooling system components, Feature Specification

Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) 40c specifications

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