Airedale by Modine has announced the launch of TurboChill DCS, a 2MW chiller designed specifically for colocation and hyperscale data centers. The new model is part of Airedale’s DCS range and will be manufactured in the U.K. and U.S. for global distribution.
TurboChill DCS features Turbocor oil-free centrifugal compressors and is optimized for high ambient temperatures up to 55°C (131°F). It uses low GWP refrigerant R1234ze (GWP 1.37) and includes a modular ‘V’ frame coil configuration enhanced with Airedale’s Enhanced Free Cooling technology and larger diameter fans to reduce energy consumption.
The unit’s water system supports improved free cooling, with an on-board variable speed pump enabling variable primary flow rate control. An enclosed glycol loop separates glycol from indoor systems, providing protection from freezing conditions. For conditions where waterside free cooling is not suitable, the chiller’s ultra-low-lift compressor operation maintains low power consumption and reduces sound levels.
The TurboChill DCS also includes the helix intelligent controls platform and can be integrated into building management systems (BMS) and intelligent cooling optimization platforms.
Patrick Cotton, Product Management Director at Airedale by Modine, stated:
“TurboChill DCS is the latest innovation resulting from 20 years’ of Turbocor compressor experience, combined with 50 plus years data center expertise, to deliver a sustainable, high capacity chiller for colocation and hyperscale data centers.
The market has seen an increased demand for emerging digital technologies, and TurboChill DCS has been developed for easy integration into air or hybrid cooling systems.”
