Revolutionizing Immersion Cooling: How MTRE Pumps Drive Efficiency in Synapsecom's Coolblock Tanks
The Challenge: Cooling Innovation Meets Industrial Demands
Data centres today are under constant pressure to deliver higher performance with greater speed and efficiency. With the rapid growth of cloud computing, AI workloads, edge processing, and high-density servers, heat generation has increased dramatically. Traditional air-cooling systems are struggling to keep up with these rising thermal loads, leading operators to explore more advanced and sustainable alternatives.
Synapsecom Telecoms, a progressive data center operator from Greece, faced this challenge. Established in 2007, the organization now plays a key role in telecom, data center, and IT services for customers in Greece and abroad. Its innovation-led approach made Synapsecom the first in the country to use immersion cooling across colocation and cloud platforms, advancing efficiency and sustainability in data centre operations.
Instead of air, immersion cooling applies a dielectric liquid to absorb heat from IT equipment. This method improves cooling efficiency but introduces complex engineering needs. Similar to water treatment components that keep processes stable, immersion cooling depends on engineered liquid-handling hardware for dependable performance. As Synapsecom expanded its immersion strategy, it faced a critical technical question:
How can the dielectric cooling liquid be circulated safely, reliably, and efficiently inside advanced Coolblock tanks without risking uptime, energy waste, or material damage?
The Pain Point: Finding the Right Pump for the Perfect Flow
Immersion cooling systems depend on balance. They must maintain stable temperatures and circulate a specialized dielectric liquid that cools IT hardware continuously. Synapsecom selected Shell Immersion Cooling Fluid S5 X, a synthetic hydrocarbon-based liquid with unique physical and chemical properties. It is excellent for heat transfer, but demands high material compatibility and smooth flow control.
Just as engineers select water treatment plant components carefully to avoid corrosion or contamination, Synapsecom had to ensure the pump system would work safely with the cooling fluid over long operational cycles. The pumps needed to meet strict requirements:
- Chemical resistance to hydrocarbon-based cooling liquid
- Compact construction to fit inside Coolblock tanks
- Vibration-free operation for 24/7 uptime
- Energy efficiency to reduce operating costs
- Easy access for maintenance and inspection
If components do not match properly, the result can be uneven temperatures, equipment wear, or operational interruptions. Similar to a high purity water system that needs regulated circulation to stay consistent, immersion cooling requires stable and reliable liquid movement. Synapsecom needed a solution that could handle the complexity of the fluid while supporting its long-term sustainability goals.
The Discovery: Selecting an Advanced Industrial Pump Technology
Synapsecom engaged a trusted engineering professional with strong expertise in pump mechanics and system integration. The team examined various industrial pumps to identify the most dependable choice for immersion tank operations.
Synapsecom’s evaluation led to the MTRE series, industrial pumps engineered for high-performance liquid-handling. Alexandros Ntampasis, Sales Engineer at the Industry Division, recommended the MTRE pumps for their balanced combination of efficiency, longevity, and compatibility with sensitive fluids.
In many industrial sectors, selecting the correct pump is as critical as choosing the right water treatment solution for a plant’s process stability. The same philosophy applied here: the pump had to become an invisible but important backbone of the immersion cooling infrastructure.
The Solution: MTRE Pumps with Precision Engineering
The final setup featured MTRE 15-3/3 A-W-A-HUUV pumps, each equipped with Viton seals and CIM 500 cards for smooth integration into the data center’s Building Management System (BMS). Every Coolblock tank was fitted with two pumps, one active and one on standby, promising redundancy and continuous operational security.
Similar to redundancy approaches in sophisticated water treatment components, which rely on backup systems for protection, the MTRE pump configuration delivered a range of advantages:
- Robust construction for continuous dielectric fluid circulation
- Compact vertical design to save valuable floor space
- Quick-access maintenance for reduced service time
- IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors for energy savings
- Full material compatibility with synthetic cooling fluids
By maintaining smooth and controlled flow, the pumps allow immersion tanks to function efficiently at all times. In the same way that water treatment plant components ensure consistent hydraulic operation, the MTRE pumps preserve optimal thermal and mechanical stability inside the Coolblock tanks. This careful engineering enabled Synapsecom to achieve reliable, energy-efficient cooling and raise the standard for data centre performance.
The Outcome: Reliable, Sustainable, and Ready for the Future
Once in place, the MTRE pump systems performed beyond expectations. They provided stable operation across all immersion tanks, keeping servers within optimal temperature ranges even during varying workloads.
Synapsecom achieved:
- Stable cooling performance across all Coolblock tanks
- Reduced maintenance downtime and service interruptions
- Lower operational and energy costs
- Compliance with demanding industry standards
- Long-term reliability in continuous 24/7 operation
Like a high purity water system that guarantees process reliability, MTRE pumps provided consistent and controlled cooling performance for essential IT operations. The BMS integration provided real-time insights, making it simpler to oversee and fine-tune system performance.
This success story shows us how thoughtful engineering, combined with advanced pump technology, allows data centers to confidently adopt next-generation cooling methods without compromising safety or efficiency.
Powering the Next Era of Industrial Cooling
With the growth of digital infrastructure, immersion cooling has become essential for efficient, sustainable, and high-performing operations. The design principles behind MTRE pumps apply to any industry that depends on precise liquid control, from chemical processing to advanced water treatment components used in manufacturing and utilities. The shared focus is on accuracy, material compatibility, and dependable performance under continuous operation.
The engineering approach of MTRE pumps is equally valuable outside data centres, for industries that rely on controlled fluid systems such as chemical processing and advanced water treatment components in industrial and utility operations. Accuracy, compatibility, and dependable performance remain the common thread.
Intelligent pump solutions such as Grundfos iSOLUTIONS bring smart pumps, cloud connectivity, and real-time monitoring together, mirroring the precision of high-performance cooling and water treatment plant components.
Looking to build your next industrial cooling breakthrough? Partner with experts using MTRE and Grundfos solutions to improve performance, safety, and sustainability, turning immersion cooling into seamless, efficient operation.
