On the Road with ENERVEX

Recapping ADCC Texas and Advancing Data Center Design & Engineering West

Summer wrapped up with back-to-back stops on the data center circuit. In July, ENERVEX exhibited at two major industry events: ADCC Texas (July 22–24, Dallas, Booth 14) and Advancing Data Center Design & Engineering West (July 29–31, San Jose, Booth 6), connecting with data center owners, operators, developers, MEP engineers, and mechanical contractors shaping the next generation of critical facilities.

ADCC Texas: Dallas

ADCC Texas brought together data center owners, operators, hyperscalers, colocation providers, and the MEP/AEC and mechanical contractor firms that build for them. From Booth 14, the ENERVEX team talked through how our exhaust and heat recovery systems support the reliability and emissions compliance data center operators are under increasing pressure to deliver.

Advancing Data Center Design & Engineering West: San Jose

A week later, the team headed to San Jose for Advancing Data Center Design & Engineering West, where ENERVEX exhibited from Booth 6 and took the stage.

Speaking Session: Evolving SCR Systems for the Data Center Market

Craig Brecheisen, Project Manager at ENERVEX, presented “Evolving SCR Systems for the Data Center Market,” walking attendees through where selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology is headed as the industry’s demands shift.

What’s driving change in SCR:

  • Rising pressure on air quality standards, which puts backup power emissions under closer scrutiny
  • A broader industry shift toward sustainability: tighter emission controls and a move toward alternative fuels

Why it matters: SCR systems reduce harmful NOx emissions from diesel exhaust by injecting a urea solution (DEF) into the exhaust stream, converting NOx into nitrogen and water, which allows backup generators to meet strict air quality rules in data center applications.

The challenges operators are running into today:

  • Operational complexity in controlling temperature, pressure, and ammonia concentration
  • High upfront cost Availability, commissioning timelines, and manpower constraints
  • Ammonia handling and safety considerations
  • The ongoing weight of regulatory compliance

Where ENERVEX’s SCR system is headed: Craig outlined how ENERVEX has engineered its SCR system to meet EPA Tier 4 compliance today, with Tier 5 in mind for the future. It's built around advanced controls for precise urea dosing, fast catalyst pre-heating for reliable performance even from a cold start, and failsafe mechanisms that keep the engine running in an emergency even if the SCR itself malfunctions. The compact, modular design (including the silencer) is engineered for production at scale, with quick retrofit capability as emission standards evolve and advanced serviceability for fast field changeovers.

He also spoke to ENERVEX’s single-source approach to the full exhaust system: a pressure-tight, no-leak system with gaskets before and after the SCR, built-in explosion protection against generator afterfire, and custom design for each application. He closed with the company’s end-to-end model spanning consultation, design, manufacturing, testing, delivery, and installation.

Looking Ahead

Two shows, one consistent conversation: data centers need partners who can solve for reliability, emissions compliance, and speed without handing off pieces of the system to multiple vendors. That single-source, turnkey approach is exactly where ENERVEX continues to invest, both in the equipment we build and the way we show up for customers on-site.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by Booth 14 in Dallas and Booth 6 in San Jose. We’re already looking forward to the next stop.

Interested in how ENERVEX’s SCR systems could fit your next data center project? Get in touch.

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