Why Pipes are Key for Efficient Data Centre Cooling Systems
Rising rack densities and the growth of AI and HPC workloads are reshaping cooling requirements across the data centre sector.
Liquid-based systems are now essential, placing new emphasis on the performance and efficiency of supporting infrastructure such as piping.
aquatherm, a manufacturer of polypropylene piping systems for plant engineering and building services, is positioning its portfolio to meet these evolving demands, with solutions designed for both advanced cooling and waste heat recovery.
Cooling infrastructure for AI and HPC
At the core of aquatherm’s offering is aquatherm blue, a flexible piping system engineered to transport cooling media safely across a range of environments.
It supports traditional chilled water systems as well as direct-to-chip and hybrid cooling architectures increasingly deployed in AI-led facilities.
Constructed from corrosion-resistant polypropylene (PP-R) and joined using a homogeneous welding technique, the system is designed to deliver leak-proof connections under continuous load.
Its flow-optimised inner surfaces also contribute to improved hydraulic performance, supporting overall energy efficiency in high-density deployments.
Unlocking value from waste heat
Alongside cooling, operators are under growing pressure to improve sustainability and extract value from excess heat.
aquatherm energy, a pre-insulated piping system, is designed to enable low-loss transport of hot and cold fluids, supporting integration with district heating networks.
Available in both single-pipe and double-pipe configurations, the system offers flexibility depending on site requirements.
The double-pipe variant combines supply and return lines within a single casing, reducing space requirements as well as construction time and cost. Integrated leak detection is also available across both formats.
Building resilient cooling backbones
As liquid cooling is core to next-generation data centre design, infrastructure reliability is critical.
aquatherm’s systems are designed to provide stable hydraulic conditions and long-term operational resilience, forming a foundational layer for modern cooling strategies across hyperscale and edge environments.
