Next Generation Data Center Cooling Technologies

This technical report discusses advancements in data center cooling technologies, specifically focusing on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) tool developed to evaluate these innovations. The report outlines the challenges faced by data centers in meeting the cooling demands of next-generation processing chips and operational efficiency. It details how industry leaders have collaborated to create a TCO tool that assesses various cooling technologies, emphasizing their potential to lower energy and water usage while optimizing costs and space across different climates. The report presents findings from a joint study that applied best practices in data center design for cooling systems. It highlights Two-Phase Immersion Cooling (2-PIC) as the optimal solution, showcasing its energy efficiency and effectiveness in reducing water consumption and physical footprint. The report includes specific data on energy consumption reductions and capital expenditure savings associated with advanced cooling technologies, providing a comprehensive analysis of their impact on operational costs.