Intel, SGI test 3M fluids for cooling effects
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 04:30
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —One area where engineering expertise is always appreciated is in operating the modern-day data center; finding improved cooling techniques for today's powerful servers is one such challenge inviting good ideas. Intel and SGI have been testing the waters, or more accurately, fluids, to explore what could be a more efficient cooling system for computers. The companies, in collaboration with 3M, have been testing a supercomputer cooled by submerging the electronics in special fluids from 3M.