Johnson Controls helps meet demand for data centre cooling in Australia with YORK YVAM chillers

Johnson Controls has expanded availability of its YORK YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing chillers to Australia, addressing the demand for efficient and sustainable cooling solutions for both hyperscale and colocation data centres.

Source: Johnson Controls. The YORK YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing chiller.
Source: Johnson Controls. The YORK YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing chiller.

As the region sees a surge in investments in digital infrastructure, the company is committed to delivering innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions tailored to Australia’s unique operational challenges. 

“Australia is experiencing significant growth in demand for data centres, driven by the rising need for data storage and management, and the rapid adoption of AI and cloud services. To meet these evolving demands, data centre operators are increasingly seeking advanced cooling technologies that maximise efficiency and minimise resource consumption, even when operating in high temperatures,” said Craig Buettel, GM, Pacific, Johnson Controls.

“The YORK YVAM chiller is designed to address these challenges, offering unmatched energy savings, zero on-site water usage, and operational flexibility – making it an ideal choice for Australia’s dynamic data centre landscape.”

The YORK YVAM chiller operates effectively in ambient conditions ranging from -29°C to +55°C. Its ability to deliver chilled water temperatures between +15°C and +32°C ensures seamless compatibility with various cooling technologies, including cold air aisles, direct liquid cooling, and immersion cooling. It enables up to 20% reduction in chiller contribution to power usage effectiveness (PUE) relative to conventional magnetic-bearing designs. 

According to Johnson Controls, the YORK YVAM chiller offers the following advantages:

 Achieves the best real-world energy performances with lubrication-free magnetic bearing technology engineered with widest operating envelope.

 Meets water conservation and industry-leading water usage effectiveness (WUE) targets with zero on-site water use.

 Delivers ultra-high cooling efficiency operation for high density and AI applications with leaving chilled water temperatures (LCHWT) of up to 32°C.

 Reaches low noise output of 65 dBA at 10 m, which is significantly quieter than traditional air-cooled chillers – ideal for urban environments.

 Resumes full load operation within three minutes after a power interruption via Quick Start technology.

 Provides free cooling without need of extra free cooling coil via unique Inverted Temperature Operation.

 Optimised for the usage of R-1234ze, the ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. 

“The YVAM chiller’s advanced design and efficiency will greatly enhance data centre thermal management in Australia,” added Buettel.

“With a strong track record in North America, Europe, and Middle East, we are now bringing this next generation technology to Australia to help data centres scale efficiently and sustainably.”

Johnson Controls offers air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, air handling units, fire safety solutions, building automation, and digitally connected services, ensuring end-to-end support for hyperscale and colocation data centres. 

In June 2024, Johnson Controls launched a dedicated Global Data Centre Solutions organisation to address the industry's rapid growth. Since then, the company has boosted capacity in key regions to meet market demand and reduce lead times. This organisation allows Johnson Controls to provide consistent, high-quality, centralised solutions across the globe, while also adapting to the unique needs of North America, EMEA and APAC.

Johnson Controls is also celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2025, marking a legacy of innovation and leadership in smart, safe, healthy, and sustainable solutions. The company continues to redefine building performance, driving the next era for commercial buildings, transforming industries, and powering its customers’ missions.

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