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Data Center Cooling
Trane® Fan Coil Wall
Mission critical cooling for data centers
The data center industry is booming, and owner/operators face unique concerns. Maintaining an optimal processing environment for the evolving needs of big data and AI is a huge challenge in spaces with substantial heat-generating IT equipment.
The Trane Fan Coil Wall platform is a flexible solution designed to meet the specific needs of data centers. This new platform features innovations developed through close collaboration between data center owners and Trane engineers. This solution checks the boxes for mission critical data center cooling:
- Dedicated production capacity gives our manufacturing and design teams tremendous flexibility for customization and helps to deliver competitive lead times
- Proven mission critical performance, with 400kW or greater cooling capacity
- Integrates with Trane chillers and universal systems to maintain favorable conditions for IT equipment
- Works as part of a system to reduce hot spots and helps prevent equipment failures
- Low power input fan array improves energy efficiency and reduces carbon emissions
- Serves both large and small data centers with a versatile design that is scalable and stackable
- Designed for quick and easy installation
- Standard and custom units available; platform was designed so it can be adjusted to meet specific needs of data center customers
Trane® CDU – Coolant Distribution Unit
Efficient, Reliable, and Scalable Thermal Management for High-Performance Data Centers
Trane expands its Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) product line, now offering scalable cooling solutions from 2.5MW to 10MW, building on the success of our already launched 1MW CDU. These CDUs meet the demands of high-density computing and next-generation applications, helping to maintain performance and sustainability in hyperscale and colocation data centers.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Modular Scalability: Supports cooling capacities up to 10MW, adaptable to various data center sizes and needs.
- Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling Technology: Optimized for high-density data centers, ensuring efficient heat transfer directly from IT equipment.
- Compact Footprint: Provides up to 10MW cooling capacity in a space-saving, factory skid-mounted design, that provides ease of serviceability.
- World-Class Service and Support: Access to expert resources and data center-qualified technicians from Trane for reliable service and support.
Heat Pump Electrification and Sustainable Chiller Innovation
Air-to-Water Cascade Heat Pump Systems
A versatile high-temperature boiler replacement solution
Retrofitting conventional boilers with a cascade heat pump system is one of the most cost-effective and straightforward ways to electrify heating in existing commercial buildings. Trane’s “comprehensive system” guidance for hydronic heating assures reliable, high-temperature performance. It allows the HVAC infrastructure and distribution to stay in place, which helps reduce design, installation and CAPEX costs.
By utilizing our packaged air-to-water heat pump (model ACX) to provide a stable source of heat, our water-to-water heat pump in a cascade arrangement can consistently deliver boiler-like high hot water supply temperatures up to 165°F (74°C).
The result is an easy-to-retrofit solution that heats effectively and is three times more efficient than conventional boilers. Our cascade system is part of Trane’s Comprehensive Heat Pump Chiller System portfolio, which can be supported by 24/7 connected building management and energy monitoring services. In addition, the system is flexible for use with soon-to-be-released innovations that will allow for up to 200 °F hot water supply and operate to even lower ambient temperatures down to -15 °F.
Trane® Domestic Hot Water Heat Pumps (DHWHP)
Our entrance into new (yet familiar) territory
Now, you can get a domestic hot water heating system and HVAC system from a single supplier. Trane’s Domestic Hot Water Heat Pumps are another crucial step toward building decarbonization when replacing boiler systems. With COPs exceeding 4, it delivers best-in-class efficiency compared to other forms of electric hot water heating. Stack sustainability benefits by incorporating hydronic heat recovery and free cooling capabilities, which capture and repurpose waste heat from cooling towers and chillers.
In many facilities, gas boilers account for 4% to 37% of total natural gas consumption for water heating, depending on the building type. Besides being less efficient, gas boilers contribute significantly to CO₂ emissions, complicating sustainability efforts. Whether you’re designing a new building or replacing an aging boiler system, integrating a domestic heat pump water heating solution can help boost energy efficiency and reduce operational costs. Trane DHWHPs offer:
- A cleaner, more sustainable solution that eliminates fossil fuel use and is 150% more efficient than electric systems.
- Seamless integration with your building’s HVAC system, capturing and repurposing excess heat to enhance overall efficiency.
- Compatible with district energy systems and can support geothermal loops, providing ultra-efficient water heating even from sources as low as 35 °F, and can produce water temperatures up to 175°F.
Agility® Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller Model HDWA
Newly expanded capacity range up to 500T
The Agility magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller is a compact, efficient, and sustainable thermal management solution, ideal for both new construction projects and existing buildings. Its innovative design helps reduce installation costs by decreasing the need for structural modifications, while also enhancing system performance and versatility.
- Full load and Integrated Part Load (IPLV) values outperform the ASHRAE® 90.1-2022 standard.
- Units fit through standard double doors (72” x 80”) fully assembled and can easily be disassembled into two sections to fit through a single door (34” x 80”).
- An onboard Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) protects components during power interruptions, and Rapid Restart™ helps bring the chiller online within 45 seconds after power is restored, ramping up to 80% of the chiller's design capacity in under 4 minutes.
- The Symbio® 800-unit controller enables secure connectivity and integration with building automation systems.
Smart Services
Remote Resolution Center
Integrated voice response and critical alarm management, plus staff supplementation
Tracer® SC+ or Symbio® controls can alert building staff immediately and automatically when something may be wrong. But not all facilities have adequate staff to monitor it.
That’s an easy hand off to the Trane Remote Resolution Center. Here, our technology and trained professionals are available 24/7/365 to initiate the right course of action as needed.
- Integrated Voice Response (IVR) sends building staff an automated phone call or email immediately, the second your connected control system indicates any critical alarm.
- Critical Alarm Management (CAM) activates Trane factory technicians to triage critical alarms; first running remote diagnostics and then activating your preferred resolution plan if necessary.
- Staff Supplementation enables our central team to handle simple adjustments and operator-level activities, freeing up building staff to focus on more pressing issues.
Controls Updates
Tracer® System Enhancements
Simplifying integration and enhancing security to achieve smart building status with ease
Buildings with Tracer SC+ benefit from our continuous software upgrades. Changes range from modifying system sequences to matching new regulatory guidelines to enhance security measures. New this quarter:
- DHCP Server feature: To support the growing use of BACnet/IP, we have added a new feature to the SC+ that makes it easier to connect devices. This feature automatically assigns IP addresses to each connected device, simplifying setup and integration.
- API Builder: This new feature allows the system to seamlessly fetch real-time data from various servers or devices supporting APIs, significantly enhancing integration and functionality. That means users can make informed decisions, automate processes and easily scale their systems.
- Single Sign-on: Trane is improving our authentication processes by enabling single sign-on across products, starting with Synchrony® sites via Trane® Connect™. Users of Trane Connect with Tracer v6.2 or later will be able to use a single Trane Connect authentication for seamless access to Synchrony, eliminating the need for multiple logins.