Flexible to Fit Your Needs
As the processing capability of each square inch of server exponentially grows, so does the amount of power needed and heat generated. Our skills continually evolve to meet these changing needs.
EEA has worked on data centers of all sizes and degrees of complexity. As a result, our team is skilled at working with:
Underfloor and overhead air distribution
Hot aisle/cold aisle containment
Telecommunications equipment
Liquid cooling
High efficiency data centers
We have experience working in secure facilities and are skilled in making sure that owner security requirements are executed correctly.
Liquid-Cooled Solutions
Merely a decade ago, the data center cooling solution was simple. Adding enough computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units in the data center kept the room at a safe temperature. However, using air to cool data centers is becoming increasingly difficult, if not impossible.
Liquid-cooled solutions are efficient, and the systems and equipment used are becoming more complex. EEA is experienced engineering liquid-cooled solutions for cutting edge data centers.
Maximizing Reliability
The ultimate achievement of most data centers is 99.999% reliability. This percentage means the data center will be off-line 0.001% of the time, or five minutes a year.
In reality, the facility manager, owner, or customer expects 100% uptime. Designing systems that respond to equipment failure without impacting the data center machinery is what we strive to accomplish. The result being peace of mind knowing the support systems are responsive and reliable.
Our Experience
Data Center XDP Refrigerant Manifold Optimization
- Optimized overhead refrigerant piping manifolds for 45 cooling modules/racks.
- Designed phased construction to minimize downtime.
Data Center XDP Unit Chilled Water Backup Feed
- Designed backup chilled water feed to increase redundancy.
- Integrated automated control valves for switchover between primary and backup sources.
- Overcame routing challenges in a congested mechanical space.
Data Center HVAC Upgrade (Thermosiphon & Exhaust Fan)
- Installed a load-shedding thermosiphon and exhaust fan to improve energy efficiency.
- Designed for zero downtime during thermosiphon installation; minimal downtime for exhaust fan.
- Enabled economizer mode to reduce energy consumption.
Data Center HVAC Upgrade (Heat Exchanger)
- Installed a new heat exchanger for an existing process chilled water (PCW) loop.
- Addressed complex piping coordination in a congested mechanical room.
- Provided alternative connection options with design analysis for client selection.
Data Center Expansion
- Designed a 14MW cooling system without chilled water, incorporating six 900-ton fluid coolers.
- Developed a new elevated platform for equipment due to space constraints.
- Improved efficiency by integrating economizer mode and reducing PUE.
Electrical Resiliency Upgrade
- Upgraded electrical distribution with redundant power feeds to eliminate single points of failure.
- Maintained uninterrupted power supply during construction through phased implementation.
- Designed 2N redundant UPS and multiple tie breakers for resiliency.
UPS Replacement
- Replaced existing 2N redundant UPS system with a design that supported concurrent maintenance.
- Ensured independent Side A and Side B power distribution for improved reliability.
Power Upgrade
- Extended 4MW of redundant power to an overcapacity data center.
- Integrated new feeder bay switchgear and medium voltage controls.
- Designed power and cooling for a 2MW high-performance computing system.
Utility Extension
- Designed PDUs and CDUs for a high-performance computing system.
- Used hot-tapping to extend chilled water supply with minimal impact on operations.
- Addressed electrical system deficiencies while maintaining uptime.
EEA specializes in designing innovative and resilient infrastructure solutions for data centers, with expertise in cooling optimization, electrical resiliency, and system redundancy. Our team has successfully executed complex projects, including refrigerant manifold optimization, chilled water backup integration, and large-scale HVAC upgrades, all while minimizing downtime in mission-critical environments.
We excel in power distribution enhancements, such as extending 4MW of redundant power and upgrading UPS systems to support 24/7 operations. By leveraging phased construction strategies, advanced control systems, and energy-efficient designs, we help clients improve performance, reliability, and sustainability. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless coordination with stakeholders, delivering tailored solutions for high-performance computing and data center expansions.
