Aggreko Expands Data Center Testing Solutions in North America with 500 kW Liquid-Cooled Load Bank

Energy solutions company expands load testing to liquid-cooled data center applications in North America.

 Aggreko has announced the release of a new 500 kW liquid-cooled resistive load bank, purpose-built for liquid-to-liquid data center commissioning and testing for North American customers. The load bank enables the testing of data center liquid cooling systems to ensure they will keep server racks within their optimal operating parameters, a key part of the data center commissioning process and essential to avoiding inefficiencies and downtime.

With the availability of their 500 kW liquid-cooled load banks, Aggreko is bringing its strong reputation to load testing to liquid cooling for data centers, just as the sector’s processing demands reach new heights. The intense computing of modern data centers and the need to maximize floorspace has led operators to embrace liquid cooling, which is more effective and efficient than air cooling. However, improperly commissioned liquid cooling can lead to reduced capability, contamination of cooling fluid, and ultimately increased downtime for server racks.

The Aggreko 500 kW liquid-cooled load bank has been custom-engineered to help operators avoid these scenarios through industry-leading load testing. The load bank seamlessly integrates with existing cooling infrastructure during testing, and its corrosion-resistant stainless-steel architecture promises reliable operation for data centers across North America. With a 5 kW load step resolution, the load bank accurately replicates real-world thermal loads, while a fully drainable system prevents cross-contamination of cooling fluid. The load bank is also highly scalable, as Aggreko can network up to 200 units during testing, and its portability and turnkey nature allow technicians to quickly deploy the load banks for data center testing.

“Aggreko has long had a reputation for load testing solutions, and with our 500 kW liquid-cooled load bank, we’re excited to extend this support to the emerging needs of North American data centers,” said Stephen Saal, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Aggreko North America. “Cooling is a critical part of data center operations, and the growth of AI applications means it’s more essential than ever to minimize downtime. Our liquid-cooled load banks are a key part of the custom solutions we design to help our customers ensure their specific data center needs are met for efficient and reliable performance, now and in the future.”

The 500 kW liquid-cooled resistive load bank joins Aggreko’s other solutions for data centers to provide a complete ecosystem for meeting the energy requirements of intensive computing. Aggreko also offers modular power generation and energy storage with microgrid capabilities, temperature control, commissioning services, and more for data center operators.

Features

• Liquid cooling ensures stable temperatures for accurate results. Achieved by using 2 x 45 gallon stainless steel tanks.
• Low resolution allows fine load application, meaning more accurate loading.
• The new RxMS control system revolutionizes how customers can load test their whole system from one single point of control. This is the first in the industry.
• Efficient heat dissipation for testing time reduction.
• Provides low-noise operation and minimizes heat emissions.
• Tanks can be flushed, preventing cross-contamination of customer sites. Also features an air valve to assist in bleeding air out of the system.
• Rugged enclosure ensures damage-free shipping and accidental damage when in use with the crash frame. Also features a floor lock to safely fix in position when in use.
• The load bank will protect itself from low flow, over-temperature, and over-pressure conditions. This reduces overheating risks and improves site safety.

More information about the liquid-cooled resistive load bank from Aggreko

500 kW liquid-cooled resistive load bank data sheet