Singapore Colocation Data Centre Cooling and Power Upgrade

Black & White Engineering led the MEP conversion of an existing colocation data centre in Singapore, delivering a fundamental shift in cooling technology and a significant power infrastructure upgrade. Data halls were retrofitted from traditional air-to-air cooling to on-chip liquid cooling via ensuite cooling distribution units, supported by CFD analysis. The project also required a power upgrade including the construction of a new substation and structural reinforcement to support load densification.

Our Approach

Cooling Technology Conversion

Data halls were converted from air-to-air cooling to on-chip liquid cooling via ensuite cooling distribution units. CFD analysis was used to validate the design at each stage, ensuring the thermal performance of the retrofitted halls met the required standards before implementation.

Power Infrastructure Upgrade

The power infrastructure was upgraded from 22kV to 66kV to support the increased load requirements of the densified facility. A new substation was designed and constructed as part of the upgrade programme, coordinated alongside the wider retrofit works.

Structural Reinforcement

Load densification required significant structural analysis and reinforcement to ensure the existing building could accommodate the increased demands of the upgraded facility. Civil and structural design was delivered in-house alongside the MEP programme.

The Result

• Full cooling technology conversion completed, from air-to-air to on-chip liquid cooling across data halls
• CFD-validated design ensuring thermal performance throughout
• Power infrastructure upgraded, including new substation construction
• Structural reinforcement delivered to support load densification
• Facility capacity released to accommodate advanced cooling technology and an expanded market offering