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The right refrigerant and system for your facility

Every data center is different. We match the system to your load profile, site, and risk tolerance.

Ammonia, CO2, or traditional systems

A qualitative comparison. Your engineer will model the specifics for your site.

Comparison of ammonia, CO2, and traditional HFC cooling systems
AttributeAmmoniaCO2Traditional CRAC / chiller
RefrigerantAmmonia (R-717), naturalCO2 (R-744), naturalSynthetic HFCs
Global warming potentialZeroVery lowHigh
Best fitLarge central plants, highest efficiencyNon-toxic option, closer to occupied spaceSmaller or legacy rooms
Regulatory outlookLong-term stableLong-term stablePhase-down pressure

Who we build for

Colocation

Multi-tenant facilities need cooling that scales hall by hall and keeps operating costs predictable across long contracts.

AI and high-density compute

GPU clusters concentrate heat. Industrial cooling systems pair with liquid cooling and high-density air to carry those loads.

Enterprise and edge

Owner-operated facilities that want lower lifecycle cost and a single partner for design, build, and service.

Addressing safety concerns

Ammonia safety is an engineering discipline

Ammonia has a long track record in industrial refrigeration. Modern low-charge designs, leak detection, ventilation, and controls, built and maintained to IIAR standards, keep refrigerant away from people and IT equipment.

Read: Understanding IIAR 6

Prefer no ammonia?

CO2 is a natural, non-toxic alternative

Transcritical and cascade CO2 systems deliver many of the same benefits without ammonia on site. We'll recommend the right fit for your facility, not the one we happen to prefer.

Read: Ammonia vs. CO2 vs. HFC

Planning a new hall, a retrofit, or a service change?

Tell us about your facility. An engineer will follow up to talk through options.