Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market Growth Report | 2022-2030

[Research Report] The rear door heat exchanger market size was valued at US$ 647.75 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 1,455.26 million by 2030; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 10.6% from 2022 to 2030.

Analyst Perspective:

Products in the Rear door heat exchanger market are used as a cooling mechanism mostly in high density data centers along with other critical industries such as pharmaceuticals and chemicals for targeted cooling. Products in the Rear door heat exchanger market are proven to be efficient to use in data centers for cooling the server rack either actively or passively. These are mounted directly on the rear door of the server racks and work independently from the centralized cooling systems. The increase in the number of data centers across the globe and the growing attention on the energy efficiency of these data centers are expected to fuel the growth of the rear door heat exchanger market.

Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market Overview:

A rear door heat exchanger is a device that transfers heat between two fluids without mixing them. Rear door heat exchangers are used in various applications, including data centers, education, government, and IT & telecommunications. Rear door heat exchangers are available in two types: passive rear door heat exchangers and active rear door heat exchangers. Rear door heat exchangers (RDHx) are specifically being used for dense server environments in any data center. RDHx is a type of cooling solution used in data centers that works by removing heat from the exhaust air of IT equipment using a heat exchanger installed on the back of the server rack. The cooled air is then recirculated into the data center, reducing the need for traditional computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units. RDHx can be an efficient way of air cooling in data centers under certain circumstances, such as heat load, climate, server design, and maintenance. RDHx is most efficient when the heat load is high and the density of IT equipment is high.

The manufacturers in the rear door heat exchanger market are launching various products to cater to the demand in the rear door heat exchanger market. For instance, in May 2023, CoolIT Systems announced the expansion of its portfolio to include the first direct liquid cooling (DLC)-enabled rear door heat exchanger (RDHx). Data centers are estimated to consume 8% of the world's electricity by 2030, necessitating the adoption of solutions that address the challenge effectively. RDHx makes available an advanced cooling technology to customers who use direct liquid cooling. Various rear door heat exchanger manufacturers are partnering with other market players to deliver new rear door heat exchangers.

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Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market Driver:

Growing Complexity in Technology Used in Data Centers Drives Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market Growth

Data centers are adopting high performance computing (HPC) technologies for tasks such as scientific research, simulations, and data analysis. These systems generate substantial heat loads due to their high computational intensity. Rear door heat exchangers provide efficient cooling for these high-density environments. Also, data centers are at a crossroads. The demand for computing, storage, and communications capacity is growing rapidly. IT equipment is consuming more power and generating more heat. Electric rates are projected to increase in the coming years. Meanwhile, business and economic pressures are forcing enterprises to consolidate facilities, streamline operations, and aggressively drive down IT costs. As the average heat density per enclosure increases, it becomes increasingly problematic to provide the cooling necessary to operate the data center properly. Sometimes, the cooling that should be provided is two times what the heat loads strictly require due to inefficiencies within the cooling system. These solutions can have high heat densities, making precise cooling essential. Rear door heat exchangers help maintain the required temperature for such infrastructure. Due to such reasons, the demand for rear door heat exchangers is increasing in data centers to increase cooling efficiency.

Further, in multi-tenant and colocation data centers, varying customer requirements and equipment configurations can result in diverse heat profiles. Rear door heat exchangers offer a flexible and localized cooling solution that can be tailored to individual customer needs. Rear door heat exchangers provide rack-level cooling, which aligns with the trend toward modular and rack-based data center designs. They can be installed directly on server racks, providing precise cooling where it is needed the most. Hence, with the increasing complexities in the technology used in data centers, the demand for rear door heat exchangers is increasing, bolstering the rear door heat exchanger market growth.

Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market Segmental Analysis:

Based on type, the rear door heat exchanger market is segmented into active and passive. The products in the rear door heat exchanger market are ideal for supporting high-density data centers. Various manufacturers in the rear door heat exchanger market are launching active type rear door heat exchangers for data center cooling applications. For instance, in June 2019, Nortek Air Solutions launched the ServerCool rear door heat exchangers product line. Nortek Air Solutions has launched the ADHX 35-6B active rear door heat exchangers for data center cooling applications. The ADHX 35-6B is the next generation of ServerCool's successful ADHX, offering improvements in the areas of backdoor heat exchanger redundancy, ease of use, durability, and energy efficiency. The ADHX 35-6B outperforms other ADHXs in the data center industry in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO) and power consumption efficiency (PUE). In addition, it offers a proven engineering design that reduces both installation and maintenance costs. This improved design is suitable for retrofits and new data centers with chilled water systems, consuming less than 500 W of power for 35 kW of cooling capacity and contributing to a PUE value of only 1.033.

Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market Regional Analysis:

The North America rear door heat exchanger market size was valued at US$ 265.64 million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 586.27 million by 2030; it is expected to register a CAGR of 10.4% from 2022 to 2030. The North America rear door heat exchanger market is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. Data centers play a crucial role in the future of North America's economy. As more businesses and users move to the digital sphere, the need for efficient information processing is growing. Data centers are communication network connectors, so users can gain rapid access to information even by working remotely. According to the report of the United States International Trade Commission (USITC), the US data center sector is anticipated to be valued at US$ 99.97 billion in 2023. There are 8,000 data centers worldwide. Of these, 33% of data centers are located in the US. The top five drivers for the data center market in North America are digitization, remote work, digital technologies, AI & ML, OTT services, and IoT. In the region, the data center growth is showing no sign of slowing down. The demand for more digital access, storage, and data processes is constantly rising. Further, according to Statistics Canada, the percentage of core-age employees working from home was ~43% in May 2020 in Canada. By December 2021, 26% of core-age employees in Canada worked from home. 90% of teleworkers reported consistent or higher productivity rates working remotely, compared with in-office work, and 41% of teleworkers preferred to work half of their weekly hours remotely. The combination of a tech-savvy society and remote working trends means a perpetual increase in the data center market size in North America.

Additionally, there are two other reasons for the growth of data centers: Internet of Things (IoT) and AI. As more and more devices are connecting to the internet daily, the amount of data that is being generated is increasing. Hence, there is a need for more data centers in the region to store this massive data. Products in the rear door heat exchanger market are widely used in data centers to keep both airstreams separated by transferring the heat from the inside to the outside of the data center building. Hence, with the increasing demand for data centers in North America, the need for products in the rear door heat exchanger market is increasing significantly.

Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market Key Player Analysis:

Coolcentric, Nortek Air Management, USystems Limited, COOLIT SYSTEMS, nVent Electric plc, Vertiv Group Corp, STULZ GMBH, Motivair Corporation, IBM, and Airedale are among the key players operating in the rear door heat exchanger market.

Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market Report Scope

Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

Major Companies operating in the Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market are:

1. Coolcentric
2. Stulz Uk Ltd
3. Nortek Air Solutions, LLC
4. Nvent Electric Plc
5. International Business Machines Corp

Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.

Recent Developments: 

Inorganic and organic strategies such as mergers and acquisitions are highly adopted by companies in the rear door heat exchanger market. A few recent key rear door heat exchanger market developments are listed below:

• In January 2019, Nortek Air Solutions introduced the ADHX 35-6B, a 35kW Active Rear Door Heat Exchanger (ADHX) to its ServerCool™ data center liquid cooling product line. The ADHX 35-6B is the next generation of ServerCool's successful ADHX, featuring upgrades in redundancy, user-friendliness, durability, and energy efficiency.
• In August 2021, USystems Ltd, the specialist manufacturer of data center cooling solutions, and Rahi Systems, the design, supply and data center solution installation specialists, have announced their partnership to deliver global supply and installation of USystems ColdLogik Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHX) and In Row Coolers.