Hybrid system could make cooling AI data centers cheaper and more efficient

University of Waterloo engineers developed a hybrid cooling system that pairs deionized water immersion with targeted drops of boiling coolant. In laboratory tests, single encapsulated drops lowered computer chip hotspot temperatures by up to 17 degrees Celsius in 15 seconds. This approach gives thermal engineers a cheaper way to manage sudden heat spikes in data center processors.

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