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Data Center Cooling Systems & How They Work

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Data Center Cooling Systems & How They Work

As data center usage continues to grow, the need for more efficient and sustainable cooling solutions becomes increasingly important. In this blog, we will explore how data center cooling works and discuss some of the latest cooling technologies that are being used today. We will also take a look at the environmental impact of data center cooling systems and explore some of the top methods for reducing energy consumption in data centers.

Why is Data Center Cooling Important?

The vast network of servers and computing resources stored in data centers are the backbone of every digital service. They deliver the performance and availability needed for business operations and are responsible for performing search queries, transferring data, and delivering computing services to millions of users at a given moment across the globe. If you consider how much power and heat are generated by millions of users at any given moment across the globe, it’s clear that data center cooling is integral to empowering the digital world. Failing to implement effective methods can lead to overheating, which degrades the performance capabilities and lifespan of computing equipment and servers.

How Does Data Center Cooling Work?

Data center cooling works by removing excess heat in the air and replacing it with cooler air. Cooling systems control the temperature inside data centers to reduce heat and manage airflow. They regulate parameters, such as temperatures, cooling performance, energy consumption, and cooling fluid properties to name a few, in guiding the flow of heat and cooling to achieve optimum efficiency.

Data Center Cooling Methods

The two main types of data center cooling technologies consist of air cooling and liquid cooling. Below, we’ll outline how these systems work and their features.

Air Cooling

Data centers have been using this cooling method since their inception and continue to use it extensively. The basic concept involves cold air being circulated or blown across the hardware, dispersing the heat by exchanging the warmer air with cooler air. Air cooling technologies have evolved throughout the years, but the principle remains the same. The key difference between air cooling systems is how airflow is controlled. Some air-cooling technologies include raised floor platforms, cold/hot aisle containment, and temperature/humidity control. While this method is more widely used, it presents significant challenges in terms of cost-efficiency, computing performance, and environmental impact as data center usage continues to grow.

Two-Phase Liquid Immersion Cooling

This relatively newer method involves transferring heat generated by server chips into dielectric fluid that is constantly cooled and recirculated. Servers are immersed in an engineered fluorocarbon-based liquid. When the chips in the servers generate heat, the heat turns the fluid to vapor. The vapor then rises in the tank, carrying the heat to the top where the condenser coils are located. The condenser coils cool the gas, condensing it back into a chilled liquid state, and the cycle begins anew. This is a more efficient means of data center cooling and can support larger equipment densities as well as equipment that generates higher-than-average heat, like high-density and edge computing. It’s also more cost-effective than traditional air-cooling systems and uses less energy.

Environmental Impact of Data Center Cooling

Our digital world is responsible for 2.3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for roughly 2% of the world’s electricity consumption and 0.5% of CO2 emissions. Within data centers themselves, 50% of all power used is spent on cooling systems. These statistics will only increase, presenting a significant challenge to the pressing issue of sustainability. As a global collective, technology companies must actively work to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint. When data centers are cooled quickly and efficiently, servers can run at peak performance. Proper cooling also preserves the lifespan of technology, reducing the need for frequent replacement due to overheating malfunctions.

The Future of Data Center Cooling

Effective and sustainable data center cooling solutions are the key to the growth and maintenance of our digital world. While there are a wide range of ways to cool data centers, two-phase immersion cooling presents a solution to many challenges that still face the industry. TMGcore, the home of immersion computing, offers off-the-shelf and customized solutions that require less electricity and can reduce your carbon footprint. Are you ready for immersion cooling? Call us or schedule a demo today

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Why Data Centers Aren’t as Green as You Think

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Why Data Centers Aren’t as Green as You Think

Data centers have a reputation for being environmentally unfriendly. But this reality isn’t the only way forward. In fact, many data centers are implementing green practices that make them more sustainable and reduce their environmental impact. However, some data centers are still not as green as they should be. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at why data centers aren’t as green as you think and explore some of the best ways to make them more sustainable.

Data Center Cooling

When data centers are cooling their racks, many of them use outdated technology that is not as efficient as it could be. For example, data centers typically use a lot of variable-speed AC fans and other systems to cool their racks. However, these fans can use a lot of energy and generate a lot of noise.

Hot and Cold Aisles

Today, data centers utilize standard data center cooling methods of hot and cold aisle airflow management. By having these two types of aisles, the data center can regulate the temperature more efficiently. The hot aisle is where the servers give off heat, and air conditioners cool the cold aisle. When these two areas are not properly segregated, it can lead to inefficiencies in cooling.

Best practices for most data centers are outdated, like using cold aisle data center airflow containment. These practices can create a massive amount of energy waste and they are not sustainable practices for the future.

Data Centers and Sustainability

With data centers being more important than ever to our daily lives, it is crucial that they are as sustainable as possible. Data centers currently use 2% of the world’s electricity. This is likely to continue to grow as we become more reliant on the use of data centers. It is estimated that 30-50% of the energy data centers use goes towards cooling the racks. This means that by improving the cooling efficiency of data centers, we can make a significant dent in their overall energy consumption. One way to do this is through immersion cooling.

Immersion Cooling for Data Centers

Immersion cooling is a method of cooling electronic equipment using specially developed fluids. TMGcore has developed single-phase and 2-phase immersion cooling technology to help data centers make their systems more green and spend less on energy costs. TMGcore’s systems use dielectric fluids that are non-conductive and environmentally friendly. These fluids surround the servers and draw the heat away from them, providing more efficient cooling.

This technology can be used in a number of ways to make data centers even more sustainable. The future of immersion cooling is sustainable and could benefit local communities.

Immersion Cooling and Heat Re-Use

The future of data center best practices, when including single-phase and 2-phase immersion cooling, looks even more promising when we look at reusing the heat created. The heat could be used for several things like heating water at a corporate campus or creating a heating loop for a municipal district. TMGcore is committed to helping create more sustainable data centers and will continue to lead the way in this industry.

By using practices like immersion cooling, data centers can significantly reduce their environmental impact while also saving money.

Better Than Cool

TMGcore makes data centers better than cool; it makes them more green and sustainable. TMGcore’s single-phase and 2-phase liquid cooling technologies are the future of data center cooling and will help create a more sustainable world for us all. 

TMGcore has a long history of providing the most efficient cooling solutions for data centers worldwide. Our commitment to sustainability and efficiency means that you can trust us to provide you with the best possible solution for your data center needs.

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5 Myths About Liquid Immersion Cooling: Debunked!

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5 Myths About Liquid Immersion Cooling: Debunked!

Liquid immersion cooling systems are growing in popularity among data centers and other large-scale operations. But there are still a lot of myths floating around about them. This blog post will debunk five of the most common liquid immersion cooling systems myths. We’ll also give you some information about TMGCore, one of the world’s leading liquid immersion cooling system providers.

What is Liquid Immersion Cooling?

Before debuting the myths surrounding liquid immersion cooling systems, it’s important to understand what they are and how they work. Liquid immersion cooling systems use a non-conductive liquid to cool electronic equipment, like mineral oil or dielectric fluid. The liquid is usually stored in a tank or other containment system. The electronic equipment is then made immersion ready through TMGcore’s immersion-ready process and then submerged in the liquid, where it is cooled through heat exchange systems.

One of the benefits of liquid immersion cooling systems is that they can be more efficient than air cooling systems. The liquid in liquid immersion cooling systems can be recycled and reused, which reduces water usage. And because the liquid is non-conductive, it eliminates the risks seen with other systems.

Now that we’ve covered the basics of liquid immersion cooling systems let’s look at some of their myths.

Myth #1: Immersion Cooling Solutions Are Expensive

One of the top myths of the immersion cooling world is that implementing an immersion cooling system will be more expensive than other systems. But in reality, liquid immersion cooling systems can be more cost-effective than other cooling solutions. TMGcore’s liquid immersion cooling systems are energy-efficient, using less power and water than other cooling methods.

Liquid immersion cooling systems are also easier to maintain than other cooling systems. Some of TMGcore’s two-phase liquid immersion cooling systems use a closed-loop design that doesn’t require external water or chemicals. This means that there are fewer opportunities for leaks and contamination.

Myth #2: Liquid Immersion Cooling is Only for Large Data Centers

Another common myth about liquid immersion cooling is that only large data centers can benefit from liquid immersion’s cost, space, and energy savings.

But in reality, liquid immersion cooling can be used in various settings – not just in data centers. TMGcore has a wide range of liquid immersion cooling solutions that can be tailored to fit the needs of any operation. Whether at the edge, in the data center, or as part of a cloud/on-premise hybrid solution, our liquid immersion cooling solutions can solve every problem.

Myth #3: Liquid Immersion Causes an Electrocution Risk

If you’re familiar at all with liquid immersion, you know this myth is 100% false. While liquid and electricity may not mix, liquid immersion cooling systems are designed to be safe. TMGcore’s liquid immersion cooling systems use a dielectric fluid that is non-conductive and non-toxic. This means that there is no risk of electrocution when using TMGcore’s liquid immersion cooling systems.

Myth #4: All Liquid Immersion Cooling Systems are the Same 

The last myth on our list is that all liquid immersion cooling systems are the same. This couldn’t be further from the truth! TMGcore’s liquid immersion cooling systems are unique and are steps above the competition. But could you expect anything less from the Home of Immersion? 

When it comes to liquid immersion cooling, TMGcore is the best in the business. If you’re looking for a liquid immersion cooling system, look no further than TMGcore! Visit our website or contact us today to learn more about our liquid immersion cooling solutions.

Myth #5: Liquid Immersion Cooling Systems Need a Large Footprint

By now, you should know that the Home of Immersion, TMGCore, doesn’t do things the traditional way. Our liquid immersion cooling systems are designed to be compact and take up less space than other cooling solutions. So, if you’re worried about liquid immersion cooling taking up too much space, don’t be! TMGCore has you covered.

Now that you know the truth about liquid immersion cooling and the great benefits over other cooling systems, learn how to implement it in your business today. TMGCore offers a variety of solutions made to fit industries just like yours! TMGCore offers liquid immersion cooling solutions for all types of operations, from data centers to crypto mining.

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