Data Center Water Conservation Strategies

This case study outlines the water challenges faced by legacy data centers and presents Aligned Data Centers' innovative approaches to minimize water usage. It describes how traditional data centers rely heavily on water for cooling due to the heat generated during computational tasks. Aligned has developed advanced cooling technologies, including a closed-loop system that recycles water and employs waterless heat rejection methods. The study details the efficiency of Aligned's Delta3™ air cooling technology and DeltaFlow~™ liquid cooling technology, which significantly reduce water consumption compared to conventional methods. Furthermore, it highlights Aligned's commitment to sustainability by transforming industrial sites into data centers that achieve substantial reductions in water use. Specific examples include the NEO-01 data center, which is projected to reduce water use by 99%, and the PHX-13 site, which anticipates a 73% reduction. The case study emphasizes the importance of innovative cooling solutions in addressing water scarcity and energy efficiency in the context of increasing demand for high-performance computing and AI applications.