Alfa Laval has introduced FreeWaterLoop, an external cooling system for the data centre facility loop, engineered to set new standards in efficiency, energy saving, and high-density computing.
The liquid-based cooling system combines advanced pump engineering, high performance heat exchanger technology, and filtration into one single fully integrated system - offering data centres a scalable solution completely new to the market.
Developed in direct response to growing industry demands for energy-efficient, high-capacity cooling, FreeWaterLoop supports the shift from traditional facility loop air-based cooling to liquid-based cooling.
By harnessing the stable temperatures and powerful heat transfer capacity of natural water sources, the system minimises net water consumption and returns water to its origin, all while delivering a continuous, reliable cooling flow.
Additionally, FreeWaterLoop significantly reduces the physical plant footprint of facility cooling as it occupies less space than air-based systems.
Alfa Laval energy division president, Thomas Møller, said there has been an unprecedented shift in the data centre landscape as AI drives higher heat loads and customers push for more sustainable infrastructure.
Alfa Laval is responding to these challenges by combining our strengths across the business to deliver the next generation of efficient, reliable thermal and pumping solutions," Møller said.
President of the Ocean Division and Framo, Alfa Laval, Martijn Bergink, said from initial concept to full market launch, FreeWaterLoop demonstrates one of the fastest development cycles for a solution of this scale.
“It reflects Alfa Laval's shared ambition across the business, fast decision making, and a deep commitment to supporting the data center industry with practical, scalable innovation," he said.