Press Release | NCH Chem-Aqua attend the DataCon2026 10th Future Computing Center Forum – Empowering Green Computing with Water Treatment

On March 26, 2026, the DataCon2026 10th Future Computing Center Forum was successfully held in Shanghai, China. With the rapid development of generative AI and large model technologies, computing power demand has seen explosive growth. As the core carrier of computing power infrastructure, data centers are facing new opportunities and challenges.

This forum closely followed industry trends, focusing on data center development trends, AI computing infrastructure, green and low-carbon operations, liquid cooling architectures, and other topics, jointly exploring new paths for high-quality development of computing centers.

NCH Chem-Aqua was invited to participate in this industry event. At the summit, we engaged in in-depth discussions with attendees on industry hotspots such as liquid cooling heat dissipation, efficient low-carbon operations, intelligent O&M, and sustainable development, addressing computing center cooling water treatment pain points, delivering the value of professional solutions, and fully demonstrating the brand’s technical strength and service capabilities.

Core Challenges of Cooling Water Treatment in Computing Centers

With the rapid development of cloud computing, AI computing loads, and hyperscale data centers, the industry faces multiple challenges:

• Higher rack densities and thermal loads.
• Poor water chemistry, low-flow conditions, and inadequate monitoring can lead to scaling, corrosion, microbiofouling.
• Data center designs rely on N, N+1, and 2N redundancy to ensure uptime. However, offline or standby equipment often experiences reduced circulation or stagnation.
• This can lead to reduced heat transfer, unplanned downtime, and stricter PUE/WUE and dual-carbon requirements.

Why Choose NCH Chem-Aqua?

Our Solutions
Provide customized water treatment solutions for different cooling architectures:

• HVAC and cooling towers: Scale and corrosion inhibition programs, Microbiological and Legionella risk management, Filtration and alternative water source integration.
• Closed-loop chilled water systems: Low-conductivity corrosion control, Passivation and commissioning support, Oxygen and microbiological management.
• Cold-plate direct cooling and liquid cooling systems: Online monitoring and service focusing on core water quality and microbial impact of coolant fluids, working with customers to maintain the stability and availability of the liquid cooling secondary side.

Digital Intelligent Control Highlights
Integrating water treatment and digital intelligent technologies to achieve visualized control:

• Remote data access and alarm management, performance trending and data-driven optimization.
• Digital tools enable proactive maintenance, reduced risk, and informed decision-making.
• aquaDART®: A state-of-the-art package of fluorescent traced products and monitoring equipment to accurately control chemical addition to water systems.
• bioDART®: Measures potential for biofilm formation and provides an indicator of overall microbial control and early warning of problems.
• Pyxis smart sensors: AI-based measurement of key coolants (ethylene glycol/propylene glycol), monitoring and controlling cooling systems to prevent overheating and maintain optimal performance.

Sustainable Development Value

-Reduced water and energy consumption

-Optimized WUE and PUE performance

-Extended equipment life

-Support for ESG, carbon, and reporting initiatives

In the future, NCH Chem-Aqua will continue to deepen its presence in the computing center water treatment field, providing customized, digital, and green solutions to safeguard critical infrastructure and support the efficient, low-carbon, and sustainable development of China’s computing center industry.