The demand for sustainable practices in many industries is increasing the need for innovative and effective solutions that align with international sustainability goals. According to a detailed white paper, circular data center water treatment using HPNow's patented GOgen technology provides a breakthrough response to these needs. HPNow's GOgen system enables data centers to achieve enhanced sustainability, improved safety, and a variety of operational benefits over traditional water treatment methods. These benefits optimize water use, reduce chemical use and minimize risk, all contributing to resilience and a sustainable operational framework.
Historically, water treatment methods in data centers have relied heavily on chemicals such as chlorine or chemical production systems. Although effective, these methods pose significant challenges regarding environmental impact and operational safety. Additional obstacles arise from the high water consumption and potential environmental pollution caused by the use of traditional biocides and chemicals. Over-reliance on chemicals increases operational costs and can also negatively impact the overall efficiency of data center cooling systems.
A sustainable alternative to these outdated methods is on-site production of hydrogen peroxide, a “green oxidant” that forms part of HPNow’s GOgen system. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a powerful oxidizing agent with well-known water hygiene properties and is easily transferred to popular water treatment agents. Compared to traditional chemical treatments such as chlorine, H2O2 is a safer and more environmentally friendly solution. It is non-toxic, biodegradable and does not release harmful by-products, significantly reducing the possibility of corrosion.
HPNow's GOgen system produces green peroxide from just water and electricity through a patented electrochemical process. The green peroxide produced is incorporated into the data center's water treatment loop and acts as a strong oxidizing agent. The absence of chemicals means that the transport of harmful substances is avoided and the associated carbon footprint is significantly reduced. After use, the green peroxide turns back into water and oxygen, leaving no trace in the environment. This approach significantly reduces dependence on harmful chemicals, reduces environmental impact, and adheres to sustainability goals.
In addition to environmental benefits, HPNow's GOgen system improves workplace safety by eliminating risks associated with handling, storing, and transporting hazardous chemicals. The system produces green peroxide at a safe concentration of 1% on-site, on-demand, similar to personal care products available at pharmacies. This enhances workplace safety and minimizes corrosion of data center components.
Security of supply is another benefit that GOgen brings to data center water treatment processes. Producing green peroxide on-site eliminates dependence on external suppliers and ensures a stable and uninterrupted supply of processing compounds. Independence from external supplies increases operational resilience and protects against vulnerabilities associated with unexpected supply chain interruptions and fluctuations.
Employing on-site peroxide generation using GOgen for data center water treatment offers significant benefits in line with modern sustainability and safety goals. Data centers that choose to adopt this innovative technology can look forward to a future where operational excellence and sustainability coexist seamlessly. This is a necessary advancement towards optimized operational practices that minimize environmental impact and enhance safety protocols.