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HVAC. Controls. Electrical. Mechanical.
Why it matters
Cooling for AI and High-Density Data Centres
Every server rack, switch, CPU, GPU and storage array in a data centre generates heat. Left unmanaged, that heat quickly becomes an integral threat to uptime, hardware lifespan, and energy costs.
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AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing applications are increasing rack densities beyond the capabilities of traditional air-based cooling systems. As a result, many operators are adopting direct-to-chip liquid cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, and immersion cooling technologies to manage thermal loads efficiently while maintaining equipment reliability.
HVAC · Controls · Electrical · Mechanical
Together, we manage the risks.
Whether you're developing a new AI factory, upgrading an existing data centre, or planning for higher-density workloads, we combine deep thermal management expertise across data centre infrastructure with practical experience to guide you from concept to operation.
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Manufacturer-independent by design, our engineering team can help design cooling solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance.
How we deliver
Six stages of data centre delivery.
One platform. One point of contact.
Investment case
Constraint mapping and concept options, with reliable CAPEX and OPEX inputs.
Design & specification
Thermal architecture, refrigerant strategy, redundancy topology and a density roadmap for the entire lifecycle.
Solution curation
We curate the optimal combination across manufacturers to your requirement and manage the lead times.
Installation & integration
Mechanical/HVAC, electrical and controls all under one scope.
Commissioning & handover
Integrated systems testing, plant sequencing, part-load tuning and documentation handed over to your team.
Service & lifecycle
Maintenance, water and coolant chemistry, refrigerant and spares strategy, and the retrofits that keep halls lettable.
Whether yoOur capabilities
Where do we support?
Chillers
Air- and water-cooled, screw, centrifugal and magnetic bearing, free-cooling chillers, and the part-load performance that decides real annual energy.
Absorption & adsorption
Heat-driven cooling from on-site generation, engine recovery or district heat — where the heat grade is high enough to run it.
Heat rejection
Dry coolers, adiabatic and hybrid, cooling towers, seawater and effluent loops — chosen on the water-versus-energy trade, not habit.
Pumps & distribution
Primary and secondary arrangement, variable flow, head and pipework sizing — the parasitic load that quietly eats a chiller upgrade.
Water & chemistry
Treatment, side-stream filtration, scale and biofilm control, and WUE strategy across two loops.
Air side
CRAH and CRAC selection, containment, airflow management, fans and filtration for the load that stays on air.
Partnership
Cooling for AI and High-Density Data Centres
AIR EMEA works in close partnership with Owners, Design Teams, and Project Delivery Teams from the earliest stages of project development through to final commissioning and operation.
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Our early involvement enables clients to secure pricing, validate lead times, and identify opportunities for the pre-purchasing of critical equipment well ahead of traditional procurement timelines.
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Through a combination of technical expertise, market intelligence, and supply chain relationships, we help reduce project risk, improve delivery certainty, and mitigate the impact of supply chain constraints.
