A pump skid is a prefabricated system in which pumps and selected components are mounted on a common frame. DARPIN designs and manufactures these modules and cooling distribution units (CDUs) to order. We select their equipment to meet the requirements of each installation. These solutions are used in industrial installations, process applications and heat removal systems in data centres.
Custom-Built Pump Skids
We design each pump skid to account for the specific process, the required flow rates and pressures, and the installation’s operating conditions.
Depending on requirements, the module can be equipped with variable-speed pumps, plate heat exchangers, and automation and control systems.
During the design stage, we also consider the existing process installations and pipework to which the module will be connected.
The prefabricated design reduces the amount of work required on site, shortens assembly time and lowers installation costs.
A carefully planned component layout also provides easier access for servicing.
We manufacture skids using stainless steel, galvanised steel or plastics, in accordance with project requirements.
We use components from reputable manufacturers, selected to meet the required performance parameters and operating conditions.
Pump skids are used in production lines and process cooling systems, including applications in the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries.
They are also used in the energy sector, district heating and mining.
Pumping Stations with Sandwich Panel Enclosures
We also manufacture pumping stations with sandwich panel enclosures. We equip them with fans for air exchange and heat removal, lighting, and heaters to maintain an internal temperature above freezing during winter.
CDUs – Cooling Distribution Units for Data Centres
In data centres with high power densities, particularly those supporting AI, machine learning and high-performance computing (HPC), conventional air cooling systems may not provide sufficient heat removal. Under these conditions, liquid cooling plays an increasingly important role.
Our cooling distribution units (CDUs) connect the building’s cooling system to the liquid circuits that remove heat from servers, CPU/GPU processors and server racks. They enable control of the fluid’s temperature, pressure and flow rate, providing the operating parameters required by the connected systems.
Key Benefits of Our CDUs
- High cooling capacity – from a few kW to multiple MW, depending on the configuration and installation requirements.
- Compatibility with Direct-to-Chip systems, Rear Door Heat Exchangers and hybrid solutions – enabling integration with different heat removal technologies.
- N+1 / 2N pump redundancy, hot-swap capability and advanced filtration – solutions that support continuous operation and system maintenance.
- Energy efficiency – appropriately selected CDUs can help significantly reduce energy consumption and improve the data centre’s PUE.
- Compact, modular design – facilitating installation, service access and integration into the data centre infrastructure.
We manufacture CDUs to order, tailoring their capacity, dimensions, automation and integration approach to the existing infrastructure. Depending on the project, integration with a building management system (BMS) is also possible.
Our CDUs meet the requirements of hyperscale, colocation and AI data centres. Properly designed liquid cooling can help increase computing performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact. These benefits, including energy savings, depend on the configuration and operation of the entire data centre infrastructure.
Design and Manufacture of Skids and CDUs
DARPIN handles projects covering the analysis of technical requirements, system design, component selection, and preparation of technical documentation and 3D models. We then manufacture the modules and conduct factory acceptance tests (FAT) before shipment, followed by on-site installation and commissioning.
Would you like to learn more? Contact us – we will select and design the right solution for your requirements.
