Copeland, a pioneer in compression technologies and controls solutions, has partnered with Canatal to deliver advanced cooling solutions for China Mobile’s Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei (Zhangjiakou) data center.
The Asia-Pacific market for data centers is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 12% from 2023 to 2027 and will reach USD 48 bn by 2027. Aligned with national sustainability strategies, China Mobile targeted a PUE below 1.25 and a WUE below 0.2 for its new data center. Situated in the cold, arid northern region, the Zhangjiakou facility faces significant water scarcity, making traditional water-cooled systems impractical due to their high water consumption and costs, further complicating efforts to meet these demands.
To address the challenges of meeting strict energy and water efficiency requirements, Canatal selected Copeland’s variable speed solution for its ECS integrated fluorinated pump energy-saving air conditioner. The solution features Copeland’s advanced ZDV098 variable speed scroll compressor, engineered for continuous operation with a wide operating envelope under high and low loads. The optimized scroll design and variable compression ratio (VCR) technology effectively enhance energy efficiency, while the low-pressure chamber improves liquid impact resistance, ensuring greater reliability.