OPW Engineered Systems has launched the HyperFlow high-flow data center dry disconnect coupler, a fitting aimed at liquid-cooled data centers supporting AI and high-performance computing workloads. The company is pitching the part on two fronts that matter in production environments: high flow with low pressure drop, and leak prevention for coolant loops routed near sensitive electronics.
The HyperFlow coupler uses a full-port flow configuration and is rated at Cv 48, with a maximum flow rate of 100 gallons per minute. OPW Engineered Systems describes that as a step-change in flow performance and pressure drop compared to conventional 1-inch couplers.
On the safety side, the coupler incorporates a dual safety interlocking system intended to prevent valves from opening when the coupler is disconnected and to protect against unintended decoupling during operation. In practical terms, that design goal maps directly to one of the biggest operational fears around liquid in white space: spills during service events, or a partial disconnect that turns into a leak under flow.
The HyperFlow coupler also uses a symmetrical interlocking system with two identical halves that connect via four locking tabs. OPW Engineered Systems says the identical-halves approach is meant to simplify installation while maintaining a durable connection during operation. The design is described as patent-pending, with a “simple twist” used to lock the halves together, which the company calls out as helpful for overhead installations and maintenance in confined spaces.
“As liquid cooling becomes essential for AI-scale infrastructure, data centers need components that can deliver greater throughput without increasing risk. The HyperFlow coupler is designed to meet that challenge, combining high-flow performance with advanced safety features to help maintain system integrity and uptime,” said David Lee, Director of Sales and Product Management at OPW Fluid Transfer Solutions Group.
Source: Dover
