High-Efficiency Cooling for a Data Centre in Frankfurt
Carrier supported a new data centre development in Frankfurt, Germany, delivering a high-performance cooling solution designed for maximum efficiency, reliability and flexibility. The project used AquaForce® 30XF air-cooled screw chillers with integrated 100% free cooling, purpose-built for data centre applications.
The Challenge
The customer required a cooling system that could meet:
High efficiency and availability targets
Strict sound level limits
Space constraints within the site
Continuous, resilient operation in high ambient temperatures
The Solution
Carrier supplied 38 AquaForce® 30XF air-cooled chillers, each delivering up to 1,795 kW.
The units operate on 16.6°C / 24.4°C chilled water at outdoor temperatures up to 39°C.
Key design features include:
Variable-speed technology for optimal part-load and full-load efficiency
Three operating modes: compressor, free cooling, or hybrid operation
Compact V-condenser design enabling high capacity in limited space
Key Benefits
These features combine to deliver a highly efficient, resilient and low-risk cooling solution designed specifically for mission-critical data centre environments.
Integrated 100% free cooling for significant energy savings
High power quality with a power factor of 0.98
Pure water operation on the customer side (no glycol)
Fast power recovery in 190 seconds for service continuity
Low noise operation through frequency control
Built-in harmonic filters limiting electrical harmonics to <5%, reducing risk and extending equipment life
The Result
The Frankfurt data centre benefits from a highly efficient, compact and reliable cooling system, supporting continuous operation while reducing energy use and carbon footprint.
This project demonstrates Carrier’s ability to deliver innovative, data-centre-ready HVAC solutions tailored to demanding technical and environmental requirements.
