New white paper reveals how smarter water treatment cut corrosion and saved 34 million gallons

System Performance and Environmental Impact. The comprehensive document provides an in-depth look into ChemTreat’s state-of-the-art technologies and customized solutions that have significantly enhanced the efficiency and sustainability of water systems at a prominent DOE national laboratory. The insights gained from this project offer a scalable model for AI data centers, showcasing how advanced water treatment can lead to substantial operational improvements and environmental benefits.

Addressing Modern Challenges in Water Usage and System Efficiency

The white paper highlights ChemTreat's success in optimizing water usage efficiency while enhancing system performance at a DOE national laboratory. The details underscore ChemTreat’s innovative approaches to tackling inefficiencies and environmental challenges inherent in water treatment processes. As data centers grapple with rising water and chemical costs, the need for innovative treatment and process solutions becomes ever more critical for maintaining efficient operations.

Key Systems Addressed and Results

Improving Cooling System Performance - Custom treatment solutions improved heat transfer efficiency and reduced underdeposit corrosion and microbiological activity.

Enhancing Supercomputer Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling Performance - Optimization of cooling loops enabled the supercomputer to pass the speed test.

Addressing Fouling and Corrosion in Aluminum Closed Loop Cooling Systems - Significant improvements in water clarity, heat transfer, and cooling efficiency. Aluminum corrosion rates were notably reduced, enhancing system longevity and performance.

Improving Steam System Performance - Treatment programs minimized equipment and piping corrosion, reducing maintenance costs.

 Environmental Sustainability Initiatives

Reducing Phosphate in Wastewater Discharge - Advanced cooling water treatment free of phosphate ensured wastewater discharge into natural streams.

Water Conservation Project - Transitioned the facility from once-through to closed loop cooling systems, saving 34 million gallons of water annually.

"At ChemTreat, we are dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art industrial water treatment solutions that address the unique challenges faced by our clients,” said Rob Collier, President of ChemTreat. “Our work at the DOE national laboratory showcases our ability to tackle inefficiencies and environmental challenges head-on. We adopt the same strategies to enhance cooling performance for high-density AI and cloud computing workloads in data centers.”