This is a brief overview demonstrating the use of immersion heaters in liquid cooled load banks.
With rapid growth of demand for data centers, the need to test critical infrastructure is also experiencing rapid expansion. During the commissioning phase of construction, data center electrical service must be tested prior to installation of data systems. New technologies are driving the requirement for liquid cooling. This presents an opportunity to combine commissioning testing of both the electrical systems and cooling systems into one unit - a liquid cooled load bank.
Prior to installing server racks, liquid cooled load banks are rolled into the empty data center. Liquid cooled load banks include electrical connections, tank with immersion heaters, and a control panel. The liquid cooled load bank is connected to electrical power and the cooling loop.
Taking a closer look at the tank - the immersion heaters provide stepped resistive loading for the electrical system while the circulating liquid removes the heat produced by the immersion heaters. This allows simultaneous testing of the data center electrical system and cooling system. The immersion heaters are a critical part of this system. Many standard flange options are available or we can customize the flanges to fit your needs. Contact Eichenauer to discuss your load bank immersion heater requirements.
We can be reached at eichenauerusa.com. We look forward to working with you to redefine value and performance for the next generation of load banks.
With rapid growth of demand for data centers, the need to test critical infrastructure is also experiencing rapid expansion. During the commissioning phase of construction, data center electrical service must be tested prior to installation of data systems. New technologies are driving the requirement for liquid cooling. This presents an opportunity to combine commissioning testing of both the electrical systems and cooling systems into one unit - a liquid cooled load bank.
Before any critical equipment is installed in a data center, the electrical system and the cooling system must be tested under load to avoid possible damage to future installed equipment. A basic liquid cooled load bank includes electrical connections, a control panel, and a tank with immersion heaters. The load bank is connected to electrical power and the liquid cooling loop. As the electrical load is increased the cooling system is monitored to determine if it reacts properly to the thermal load. The load banks are typically networked for group control to be able to test large areas of the data center.
Inside the load bank tank, the immersion heaters provide stepped resistive loading for the electrical system while the circulating liquid removes the heat produced by the immersion heaters. This allows simultaneous testing of the data center electrical system and cooling system. The immersion heaters are a critical part of this system. Many standard flange options are available or Eichenauer can customize the flanges to fit your needs.
Eichenauer designs and manufactures a broad range of heating elements including immersion heaters for use in liquid cooled load banks. We are seeking development partners to redefine value and performance for the next generation of load banks.
Contact us today to discuss your load bank immersion heater requirements.
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