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Johnson Controls launches new chillers for Mideast data centres

07-04-2025

Johnson Controls, a global leader for smart, safe, healthy and sustainable buildings, has expanded the availability of its industry-leading York Yvam air-cooled magnetic bearing chillers to the Middle East, thus addressing the surging demand for efficient and sustainable cooling solutions in the region’s fast-growing data centre market.
 
As artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital transformation continue to drive data centre expansion across the Middle East, the YVAM chiller provides a cutting-edge thermal management solution designed for hyperscale and colocation facilities, said Johnson Controls.
 
A major player in the region, Johnson Controls offers a comprehensive portfolio of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, air handling units, fire safety solutions, building automation, and digitally connected services, ensuring end-to-end support for hyperscale and colocation data centres. 
 
"With the Middle East experiencing a rapid increase in data storage needs, coupled with the growing adoption of AI and cloud services, data centre operators require advanced cooling technologies that enhance efficiency while minimizing resource consumption," said Devrim Tekeli, the vice president and general manager for MEA, Johnson Controls. 
 
"The York Yvam chiller is designed to meet these challenges, offering unmatched energy savings, water conservation, and operational flexibility, making it an ideal choice for the region’s evolving data centre landscape, he stated.
 
The York Yvam chiller is engineered to excel in the extreme temperatures of the Middle East, operating effectively in ambient conditions reaching +55°C. 
 
Its ability to deliver chilled water temperatures between +15°C and +30°C ensures seamless compatibility with various cooling technologies, including cold air aisles, direct liquid cooling, and immersion cooling, it added.
 
Some of York Yvam chiller's key benefits include:
 
*40% lower power consumption annually while maintaining optimal cooling capacity.
*Zero on-site water use, addressing the region’s growing focus on Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) and sustainable water conservation.
*Ultra-low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant, supporting sustainability goals and regulatory compliance.
*Johnson Controls' proprietary magnetic-bearing technology and variable-speed drives, enhancing efficiency and eliminating the need for free cooling coils.
*Low noise output of 65 dBA at 10 meters, significantly quieter than traditional screw chillers, making it ideal for urban environments.
*Lubrication-free design, reducing maintenance costs and system complexity.
*Quick Start technology, enabling the chiller to return to full load in as little as three minutes after a power interruption, ensuring continuous operations for critical data centre infrastructure.
*Flexible platform, designed for easy inspection and serviceability.
 
As the region sees a surge in investments in digital infrastructure, Johnson Controls said it remains committed to delivering innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions tailored to the Middle East's unique operational challenges.
 
"The YVAM chiller’s advanced design and efficiency will transform data centre thermal management in the Middle East," remarked Tekeli. 
 
"With a strong track record in North America, we are now bringing this next generation technology to the Middle East to help data centres scale efficiently and sustainably," he added.-TradeArabia News Service



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