AG & BG Series Solenoid Valves for Data Center Cooling
February 23, 2021
The data center market is a fast-growing industry. As more and more data is produced and required for businesses and our everyday lives, there needs to be a safe and secure place to store it. When people refer to your data being backed up "in the cloud," they refer to these data centers. Data Centers are essentially large rooms with rows of computers, and with all that computing comes large amounts of heat! For these servers to operate optimally, they must be kept within a temperature range of 64°F to 81°F.
Challenge
Finding a compact yet high-flow solenoid valve that is compatible with coolant fluids.
Solution
Gems AG and BG Series Solenoid Valves
Gems AG and BG Series Solenoid Valves are compact yet powerful. With a Maximum Operating Pressure Differential (MOPD) of up to 1000 PSI and a Cv as high as 0.43, they can meet the strict flow and pressure requirements of a server cooling valve. This compact design enables OEMs to incorporate redundancy, which is crucial in the Data Center Cooling market. According to Statista, the cost of hourly downtime of critical servers can be as high as $400,000. Additionally, these cooling valves are rated for continuous duty, ensuring no issues with leaving the valves on for extended periods.
In addition, Gems AG and BG Series valves can be configured with a Manifold Mount body, allowing users to design and install them into their own manifolds. This helps reduce the size, cost, and potential leak points by eliminating unnecessary plumbing fittings. If size is crucial, Gems also offers these server valves as an Operator interface. An operator interface essentially eliminates the need for the valve body. The valve is provided with a coil, inner mechanical components (plunger, plunger housing, spring), and the customer's manifold, which serves as the body. This truly saves space and helps improve the flow rate by eliminating turns in the flow path.
Features
- Available in 2 or 3-way configurations
- Encapsulated coils provide moisture intrusion protection
- Has bubble-tight sealing capability and is designed to last for millions of cycles
- Available in various orifice sizes, body materials, wattages, and coil constructions
Additional Sensor Options
- ULS-200 Solid State Capacitance Point Level Sensor
- FT-110 Flow Turbine, continuous flow sensor