Walraven RapidStrut® Cantilever Arm 41|H vertical (BUP1000)
special profile for shaft installation
H0820
Anchorless cooling distribution system for a Supercomputing Centre
IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Centre in Ostrava, Czechia, required a specialist support solution for its cooling and fire protection systems. Walraven developed an anchorless cooling distribution system that protected the building’s unique construction while providing reliable support for critical services.
Designing without roof or floor penetration
As a leading supercomputing centre, IT4Innovations operates advanced computing systems that require highly reliable cooling infrastructure. Therefore, to meet the project’s unique requirements, Walraven developed an anchorless cooling distribution system that supports critical services without compromising the building structure.
A key challenge of the project was the use of conductive concrete throughout the building. This material protects the facility from electromagnetic interference and could not be penetrated under any circumstances. As a result, Walraven created a support solution that eliminates the need for anchoring into the concrete structure.
The system also needed to support:
- Cooling pipes serving the supercomputer memory and processors.
- Fire protection pipework.
- Warm-water distribution systems used to recover waste heat for building heating and hot water generation.
- Cold-water pipework and chilled air units.
Creating an anchorless support solution
Walraven recommended a combination of Walraven Yeti® rooftop support systems and Walraven RapidStrut® channels to create a fully anchorless support structure.
The solution enabled the cooling distribution system to be secured without penetrating the conductive concrete, while providing the strength and flexibility required for the various mechanical services throughout the facility.
One of the key advantages of the design was its versatility. The same solution was used beneath the raised floor in the data hall, in the cooling machinery room and on the roof, eliminating the need for separate support systems for indoor and outdoor applications.
Supporting critical infrastructure
By combining Walraven Yeti® and RapidStrut® systems, the project team delivered a practical and reliable support solution that met the facility’s stringent technical requirements while preserving the integrity of the building’s electromagnetic shielding.
The result is a flexible and future-proof installation that supports the cooling and fire protection infrastructure essential to one of the Czech Republic’s leading supercomputing facilities.
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