Data Center, Syracuse University, USA
In brief. The exhaust of 12 Capstone microturbines drives two 1,125 kW Thermax machines and cools the server hall with 7 °C water.
The IBM data center at Syracuse University is powered by 12 Capstone microturbines. The 309 °C exhaust goes to two Thermax absorption chillers, which cool the servers with 7 °C water and also serve a neighboring office. According to the source, the turbines fully cover the data center's energy needs.
What does the project consist of?
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Data center |
| Engines | 12 Capstone C65 microturbines of 65 kW each |
| Fuel | Natural gas |
| Heat for the machine | Exhaust at 309 °C |
| Machine and cooling | 2 exhaust-fired machines of 160 TR each, 1,125 kW (320 TR) in total |
| What the cooling is for | Server cooling (7 °C water), heating and cooling for the neighboring office |
Why is this example useful for a Russian site?
Microturbine exhaust is only 309 °C, below the 350–600 °C that is standard for exhaust-fired machines. For a heat source like this, the machine is ordered in a special design rated from 270 °C. On the other hand, servers need cooling in winter too, so the heat is used without seasonal downtime. More: data center cooling with trigeneration (CCHP).
How does this kind of scheme work?
The exhaust of several microturbines is collected in a common header and goes to the machines.
Based on Thermax materials
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