Endirey becomes the center of digital transformation in Dagestan

In the village of Endirey, Khasavyurtovsky District, Republic of Dagestan, in the fall of 2026, the launch of a large-scale project is planned, which will not only strengthen the digital sovereignty of the region, but also have a significant impact on related industries, in particular, on the market of industrial refrigeration equipment. This is a commercial data processing center (DPC), implemented with the active support of the Government of the Republic of Dagestan. This modern complex will create more than 30 high-tech jobs for local residents, which will certainly be an important stimulus for the development of the regional economy.

The scale of the project is impressive: from 500 to 2,000 server racks will meet the region's needs for secure data storage and processing. To ensure the reliable operation of the data center, a large-scale reconstruction of the Sulak substation is underway, which will provide the first phase of the project with a capacity of 4.98 MW. Additionally, the project is being connected to the Kizilyurt-Khasavyurt main water pipeline, ensuring a stable water supply for the technological complex.

However, in addition to the obvious advantages in the IT and telecommunications sectors, the construction of a data center in Endirea opens up new opportunities for companies specializing in industrial refrigeration equipment. This is because ensuring the stable and secure operation of data center server equipment is impossible without an efficient cooling system. Overheating of components can lead to decreased performance, errors, and ultimately, equipment failure. Therefore, cooling systems are a critical component of any data center's infrastructure.

What types of industrial refrigeration equipment are used for cooling data centers, and what are their functions?

1. Chillers:

• Function: Chillers are perhaps the most common type of data center cooling equipment. They are used to cool water or glycol solution, which is then circulated through a piping system and removes heat from server equipment.
• Application: Cooling of server rooms, precision air conditioners, and freecooling.
• Specifications:
  • Power: From tens of kilowatts to several megawatts. The choice of power depends on the size of the data center and the heat load.
  • Type: Compression (most common) or absorption (less common, mainly where there is access to cheap thermal energy).
  • Energy efficiency: This is the most important parameter to consider when choosing a chiller. Modern models are equipped with inverter compressors and other energy-saving technologies.
  • Refrigerant: Various refrigerants are used, including freons (R-134a, R-410A) and natural refrigerants (ammonia, propane, and carbon dioxide). When selecting a refrigerant, it is important to consider environmental requirements and the global warming potential (GWP).

2. Precision air conditioners (CRAC – Computer Room Air Conditioner):

• Function: CRAC units are designed to maintain a stable temperature and humidity in server rooms. They provide precise air regulation and heat dissipation directly from server equipment.
• Application: Cooling individual server racks or zones in the server room, maintaining an optimal microclimate for IT equipment.
• Specifications:
  • Power: Usually between a few kilowatts and a few tens of kilowatts.
  • Type: Direct expansion (DX) or chilled water (CW).
  • Regulation accuracy: High accuracy in maintaining temperature and humidity (typically ±1 °C and ±5% RH).
  • Monitoring and Management Systems: Integrated into the data center management system for remote monitoring of parameters and prompt response to changes.

3. Free Cooling:

• Function: Using outdoor air to cool the data center, which can significantly reduce cooling energy consumption, especially during the cold season.
• Application: Combined with chillers or other cooling systems to reduce energy consumption.
• Specifications:
  • Type: Direct freecooling (using outdoor air directly to cool server rooms) or indirect freecooling (using an intermediate coolant to transfer heat from the outdoor air to the data center cooling system).
  • Efficiency: Depends on the climate conditions of the region. In regions with cold climates, freecycling can provide significant energy savings.
  • Automatic switching systems: Automatic switching between freecooling and other cooling systems based on the outside temperature.

4. Liquid Cooling systems:

• Function: Heat dissipation directly from server hardware components using a liquid (water, glycol, oil, etc.). This technology allows you to significantly increase the density of equipment in the data center and reduce the energy consumption for cooling.
• Application: Cooling of high-performance servers, GPUs, processors, and other components with high heat output.
• Specifications:
  • Type: Direct liquid cooling (Direct-to-Chip, D2C) or indirect liquid cooling (Rear-Door Heat Exchangers, RDHX).
  • Efficiency: Significantly higher than air cooling, especially at high equipment density.
  • Reliability: Requires careful design and maintenance to prevent fluid leaks and ensure stable system operation.

In conclusion, it can be said that the construction of the data center in Endirey creates favorable conditions for the development of the industrial refrigeration equipment market in the region. Companies specializing in the supply, installation, and maintenance of chillers, precision air conditioners, freon systems, and liquid cooling systems will have new opportunities to expand their business and implement innovative solutions. The success of the data center project in Endirey largely depends on the selection of reliable and efficient cooling systems that ensure the stable and uninterrupted operation of the IT infrastructure.