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Figure 20 illustrates the MCS 5042 being supplied directly by a dedicated chiller unit or water-to-
water heat exchanger in a closed loop configuration.
Figure 20: Dedicated chiller unit directly supplying the MCS 5042
Plumbing considerations
A number of plumbing factors must be considered when installing the MCS 5042:
• (Highly recommended) Installing water shut off valves to enable infrastructure system flushing for the
inlet and outlet of each MCS 5042
• Flow rate and pressure capacity of chilled water plant input to the design of the facility feed line
and dedicated water loop pipe diameters
• Material compatibility within piping system to minimize the potential for electrochemical corrosion
and must be corrosion-resistant
• Minimization of elbows and other restrictions that increase flow resistance
• Insulation of piping to minimize risk of condensation and reduce incidental heating of supplied
chilled water
• Availability of a floor drain or reclamation system to capture system condensation
• Structural securing of piping to support weight of distribution network filled with water
• Water quality management, including particulate filtration, treatment, and flushing provisions, with
isolation valves for service requirements
• Availability and access to a data center leak detection system to monitor the infrastructure system
for leaks
• Air vents installed at the highest point in the pipe system (Each MCS 5042 has an air vent, but
additional vents in the supply piping system must be considered.)
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