Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, safe, healthy and sustainable buildings, has expanded availability of its industry-leading YORK YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing chillers to Australia, addressing the surging demand for efficient and sustainable cooling solutions for both hyperscale and colocation data centres.
Commenting on the development, Craig Buettel, General Manager, Pacific, Johnson Controls, said, “Australia is experiencing significant growth in demand for data centres, driven by the rising need for data storage and management, and the rapid adoption of AI and cloud services. To meet these evolving demands, data centre operators are increasingly seeking advanced cooling technologies that maximise efficiency and minimise resource consumption, even when operating in high temperatures. The YORK YVAM chiller is designed to address these challenges, offering unmatched energy savings, zero on-site water usage, and operational flexibility – making it an ideal choice for Australia’s dynamic data centre landscape.”
The YORK YVAM chiller operates effectively in ambient conditions ranging from – 29°C to +55°C. Its ability to deliver chilled water temperatures between +15°C and +32°C ensures seamless compatibility with various cooling technologies, including cold air aisles, direct liquid cooling, and immersion cooling.
It enables up to 20% reduction in chiller contribution to Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) relative to conventional magnetic bearing designs. In addition, optimised for the usage of R-1234ze, the ultra-low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant, YVAM helps data centres enhance operational energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact, and support the country’s broader sustainability objectives.
