Frontier Thermal Research FTR

FRONTIER

THERMAL RESEARCH LLC

Owner's representation and site development expertise for modern data centers.

Early planning through integrated systems testing and final delivery.

Specification assistance for long-lead equipment.

Explore our services

Build with expertise

From early site evaluation through final testing, we help owners navigate the modern data center infrastructure industry.

Owner's Representative

- Dedicated support through all phases of the project

- Tenant SLA development and review

- Community and stakeholder engagement

Engineering Diligence

- Overall site risk evaluation

- Mechanical consumption analysis (including PUE/WUE)

- Mechanical and electrical system topology development

Construction Support

- Contract administration support during construction onboarding, planning, and execution

- Commissioning support for complex data center builds including TCS liquid to chip cooling systems

Purchase with confidence

We provide technical support for selection, procurement, and validation of critical system components that fit the needs of your facility.

Application Engineering

- Translate mechanical and electrical system requirements into comprehensive product specifications

- Work with equipment vendors to identify suitable and cost-effective solutions

OFCI Development

- Construct or maintain a comprehensive owner's catalog of critical system components.

- Lead cross-discipline equipment coordination efforts

Quality Validation

- Review submittals and test documentation for purchased equipment.

- Develop and enforce acceptance criteria to validate adherence to design

Meet Our Team

Ryan

Ryan Walsh, PE

Co-founder & Principal

Data Center Engineering

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Ryan Walsh, PE

Overview

Along with over 12 years of military leadership experience, Ryan brings expertise in data center systems design. He has completed the design and construction oversight of multiple built-to-suit data center campuses for colocation data center providers.

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Ryan has also developed open-source engineering tools specific for modern liquid-to-chip cooling sytems (TCS) and is a regular contributor to OpenCompute Projects.

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Art

Art Zhong, MBA

Co-founder & Principal

Commercial Development Strategy

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Art Zhong, MBA

Overview

Art has more than a decade of experience spanning infrastructure and real estate development, project finance, commercial transaction strategy, and complex project execution.

Art has also worked directly with investors to lead the development of multiple crypto mines across the US.

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