Victaulic Solutions for Data Centers Brochure

When every minute counts, choose the solution that makes a difference.

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As the world leader in mechanical piping systems, Victaulic has set the global standard for piping efficiency, engineering expertise and performance reliability by protecting, heating and cooling buildings all over the world.

Hoover Dam - United States

• Supplies 16 million people with water every day

• Generates 4 billion kilowatt hours of hydroelectric energy annually

• Outfitted with Victaulic mechanical piping products because they installed quickly and easily with only minimal service disruptions

From performing under pressure in the Hoover Dam to protecting ancient treasures in Egypt, Victaulic has been trusted for 85 years to provide quality products that meet the most demanding industry challenges.

Alexandria Library - Egypt

• Home to priceless ancient artifacts from around the world

• The Library required unparalleled piping system reliability

• Victaulic products for both HVAC and Fire Protection systems were trusted throughout the building

Victaulic PIPING. SYSTEMS. SOLUTIONS.

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Trust Victaulic to protect and cool your mission critical facilities.

As more and more data centers transition to water systems as the most efficient method of cooling - 4,000 times more efficient than air - owners and engineers demand only the most reliable piping systems are used in their facilities.

Whether cooling, heating or protecting your data center facility, Victaulic has the products and solutions to get your data center up and running quickly and operating efficiently.

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Victaulic mechanical piping systems are three to five times faster to install than traditional joining methods. Meet and exceed the “flash-track” schedules associated with data center construction.

Victaulic benefits that save you time and valuable resources.

IMPROVED SAFETYNo flame joining method

LABOR SAVINGSEasier maintenance and system expansion

DESIGN VERSATILITYMore options and easily accomodates system change


Welded systems demand 45% more man-hours on average compared to Victaulic no-flame piping solutions.

The math is simple: less man-hours equals less exposure and project risk.

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Victaulic will increase project efficiency and reduce field man-hours from start to finish with value added services.

VICTAULIC SERVICES INCLUDE:

• Estimating

• Pre-Planning and Project Management

• Jobsite Training

• Software Solutions



Seismic Performance TestingNatural disasters happen, but when there is no time for downtime, planning ahead can make a world of difference.

Piping systems located in earthquake prone areas are likely to be exposed to forces and deflections beyond normal static conditions and the results can be catastrophic.

Victaulic components can accommodate seismic forces in the following piping system conditions.

• Code-regulated systems with adequate earthquake bracing

• Unregulated systems with little or no earthquake bracing

• Seismic joint connections between independently-moving sections

• Buried systems

Seismic swing joint utilizing Victaulic mechanical piping components


Testing performed at the Real-Time Multi-directional Experimental Laboratory at the Center for Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, USA proved the suitability of Victaulic grooved mechanical couplings to maintain operational integrity of piping systems during seismic events.

Victaulic couplings ranging in size from 4”-16”/100 - 400 mm were exposed to accelerations up to 50% greater than the Northridge, California earthquake. The water-filled assemblies were pressurized to 200psi/1375 kPa for the duration of all tests and no pressure loss or leakage was noted during any of the tests.



The versatility, reliability and speed of Victaulic mechanical pipe joining systems makes them ideal for use in data center applications.

By specifying and installing Victaulic, engineers, owners and installation contractors conserve time and financial resources through:

COMPRESSED PROJECT SCHEDULES Victaulic systems increase project efficiency from the start

LOWERED TOTAL INSTALLED COST Over the lifetime of the system

SAFER WORK ENVIRONMENT Reduced calendar days reduces exposure to job site accidents

REDUCED SYSTEM DOWNTIME during scheduled maintenance and service checks

Anatomy of a Grooved Joint


A UNION AT EVERY JOINTRemoval of two couplings permits removal of a pipe section for replacement, cleaning or servicing.

MAINTAINABILITY Victaulic systems provide easy accessibility when conducting preventative systems maintenance, resulting in a continued high level of energy efficiency and little to no downtime required.

Maintenance plans are a critical element to every data center. Whether maintaining computer equipment or cooling equipment, system shut downs are limited to mere minutes. By using Victaulic mechanical piping systems, changing out inefficient equipment is as easy as loosening two bolts and two nuts. There is no need and no time required to cut out sections of pipe and re-weld.

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VALUE ADDED ENGINEERING

At the root of all the benefits that Victaulic solutions bring to a project - such as jobsite productivity, safety, design flexibility and quality - are the unique features of its products.

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Data Center Mechanical Room

Condenser Water Units

To get your data center up and running quickly, Victaulic offers a full line of couplings, fittings, valves and accessories for use throughout a facility’s mechanical room.

1ST FLOOR MECHANICAL ROOM

Mechanical Room Piping

End Suction Pumps


Chillers

Horizontal Split Case Pump

From pumps and chillers to air handling units and cooling towers, Victaulic mechanical piping systems provide a fast, safe, reliable connection ideal for data center applications.



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Victaulic products are ideal for use in data center distribution piping because they install quickly and easily, provide a safe, reliable pipe connection and easily accommodates tight space constraints.

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Victaulic couplings and fittings are ideal for use in tight spaces

Victaulic rigid couplings for straight runs of pipe

Branch connections made easy using Victaulic products


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Victaulic offers a full line of piping systems components

Victaulic couplings and elbows

Mechanical Room Connection to Second Floor Distribution Piping (Under-floor piping)



VictaulicVortex™ Fire SuppressionProtecting Equipment, Personnel and the Environment

Until now, fire suppression meant damaged equipment, lengthy and costly clean up, and lost productivity.

Now, data center owners can breathe a little easier knowing their equipment and environment are protected by the VictaulicVortex Fire Suppression System.

VictaulicVortex • The only hybrid nitrogen-water fire

suppression system

• Nearly ZERO wetting of protected areas

• No ozone depleting or greenhouse gas emissions

• Quick system recharge to support minimal facility downtime

“ My clients were very impressed with the VictaulicVortex system when they saw the level of fire protection it provides without huge amounts of water or toxic chemicals. It’s all about protecting the people and assets, minimal impact on the hazard environment and the fast return to normal operations.

The Vortex system delivers.”

TOM EUSON, 3S INCORPORATED

Made entirely of non-toxic agents — personnel are safe even during activation; reduction of oxygen in the space is at levels within safe breathing tolerances.

System activation is immediate when sensors detect smoke or heat — there is no delay in activation to evacuate personnel to avoid a toxic environment.


VictaulicVortex in a Data Center

The system fully extinguishes fires in enclosed cabinets and isolated equipment within protected spaces.

Zones can be centrally controlled yet independently activated for fire suppression only where required.

The system delivers as little as one gallon of water per emitter per minute: each emitter can protect up to 2,500 cubic ft.

The system is compatible with facility fire protection systems providing greater design flexibility.

System is recharged rapidly allowing for a return to working conditions almost immediately after a fire.



Global Data Center Project SuccessesFrom the United States to Singapore, Victaulic mechanical piping systems are trusted all over the world to protect, heat and cool data centers.




Global Data Center Project Successes



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