Reliable cooling infrastructure is essential to hyperscale data centers, where computing equipment generates substantial heat and requires consistent temperature management. At the Novva hyperscale data center in Salt Lake City, Utah, the cooling installation incorporates Aquatherm fusible plastic pipe and fusion equipment manufactured by McElroy, with PipeX Solutions involved in the solution.
The installation illustrates how piping materials and joining equipment work together in mechanical systems designed for data center operations. Cooling performance is a critical consideration for owners and contractors delivering facilities that support high-density computing workloads.
Aquatherm piping is used in the facility’s cooling system, while McElroy equipment provides the fusion technology used to join compatible plastic pipe sections. Pipe fusion creates joined connections through a controlled heating process, making installation procedures and equipment selection important considerations for mechanical contractors.
The project information identifies the participating products and suppliers but does not disclose the piping dimensions, system capacity, contract value or installation schedule.
Data center construction requires coordination between mechanical systems and the facility’s operational requirements. Cooling infrastructure is a central component of that work, alongside electrical distribution, controls and other building systems.
For mechanical contractors and project owners, the Novva installation underscores the importance of selecting compatible piping materials and joining methods for critical cooling applications. As hyperscale facilities are built to support digital services, mechanical system reliability remains an important consideration in project planning and delivery.
Source: MCAA.
