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AI & Data Center Cooling

Direct-to-chip, CDU and immersion cooling fluid architectures.

Thermal Fluids

AI and high-density computing are moving thermal design beyond conventional air cooling. INNOCHILL separates direct liquid cooling from immersion cooling because the fluid qualification logic is fundamentally different.

Quick AnswerDirect-to-chip and CDU loops generally use controlled heat-transfer fluids where conductivity, corrosion, cleanliness and material compatibility matter. Single-phase immersion places electronics directly in a dielectric liquid, so insulation, resistivity, viscosity, flash point and electronic-material compatibility become central.

Cooling architectures

01

Direct-to-Chip / Cold Plate

Fluid circulates through cold plates attached to CPUs, GPUs or other heat sources.

  • Conductivity and cleanliness
  • Corrosion protection
  • Viscosity and heat transfer
02

CDU / Secondary Loop

The fluid transfers heat between the IT loop, CDU and facility loop.

  • Long-term stability
  • Mixed-material compatibility
  • Monitoring and filtration
03

Single-Phase Immersion

Servers or electronics operate while fully immersed in a dielectric liquid.

  • Dielectric strength
  • Volume resistivity
  • Flash point and stability
  • Cable / polymer compatibility
04

Fluid Lifecycle

Storage, filling, sampling, contamination control and replacement criteria must be planned alongside initial fluid selection.

Selection matrix

CriterionDirect liquid coolingImmersion cooling
Electrical propertyConductivity / ion controlDielectric strength / resistivity
Thermal propertyHeat transfer, specific heat, viscosityHeat transfer, viscosity, density
MaterialsMetals, hoses, sealsElectronics, cables, plastics, seals, metals
SafetySystem-specific fluid safetyFlash/fire point, handling, oxidation stability

Questions to define before product selection

  • Is the architecture D2C, cold plate, CDU secondary loop or full immersion?
  • What conductivity or dielectric criterion is specified?
  • Which metals, elastomers, plastics and cable materials contact the fluid?
  • What is the operating and storage temperature range?
  • What monitoring, filtration and service interval is planned?
  • What annual volume and packaging format are required?

Relevant INNOCHILL models