Beyond Conventional Cooling: Immersion Technology
Electric vehicles (EVs) and data centers demand advanced cooling solutions to maintain performance, safety, and longevity. EV batteries generate significant heat during charging and operation, which can shorten their lifespan and reduce efficiency. Meanwhile, data centers house high-performance computing systems require effective thermal management to handle increasing power densities and energy consumption. Conventional cooling techniques struggle to meet these escalating demands, driving the shift toward liquid cooling and immersion cooling. Explore how to leverage the advantages of immersion cooling, a revolutionary approach that delivers superior thermal control, efficiency, and reliability, powered by Boyd’s innovative liquid cooling technologies.
Immersion Cooling: Safety & Efficiency for EV Batteries
According to Exoes, immersion cooling improves battery cooling efficiency by up to four times compared to traditional air-cooling , enabling ultra-fast charging while enhancing battery safety and lifespan. This approach is beneficial for applications that require compact, high power density solutions, such as EV battery packs in extreme environments or high performing computing clusters in data centers. Some key advantages of immersion cooling include:
Efficient Heat Dissipation: Direct contact with a dielectric cooling fluid ensures uniform heat distribution, preventing hotspots and improving thermal efficiency.
Extended Battery Life: Stable operating temperatures reduce thermal stress on battery cells, slowing degradation and extending battery lifespan.
Improved Safety: Effective cooling minimizes the risk of thermal runaway, a leading cause of battery failures and fire hazards.
While immersion cooling offers an innovative solution for these specialized use cases, it complements liquid cooling by enhancing thermal performance in environments where direct submersion provides unique advantages, such as reducing dielectric barriers and simplifying thermal pathways.
Maximizing Data Center Efficiency with Immersion Cooling
As data centers push the limits of computational power, cooling efficiency becomes a top priority. According to a ScienceDirect study on immersion cooling efficiency, two-phase immersion cooling systems achieve a coefficient of performance up to 79% higher than single-phase systems, demonstrating their superior thermal management capabilities. Some key benefits of immersion cooling in data centers include:
Energy Efficiency: Directly cooling silicon devices with immersion-compatible heat sinks eliminates reliance on traditional air-cooling, significantly reducing energy consumption.
Space Optimization: Improved cooling efficiency allows data centers to house higher server densities without overheating concerns.
Noise Reduction: Removing traditional air-based cooling systems results in quieter operations, creating a more efficient and comfortable working environment.
Boyd: Engineered Components for Immersion Cooling Reliability
Boyd supports immersion cooling solutions for EVs and data centers by supplying precision-engineered components that enhance system reliability. For data centers, Boyd provides heat sinks for single phase and boiler plates for two-phase immersion cooling, along with Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) that are compatible with different immersion fluids. In eMobility, Boyd ensures that compression pads and other battery materials remain compatible with immersion fluids. Boyd focuses on optimizing the materials and components that operate within immersion systems to maximize thermal performance and life.
Boyd: Focused Innovation in Immersion Cooling
Boyd advances immersion cooling by delivering critical thermal solutions designed for compatibility and performance. With expertise in advanced materials and thermal management, Boyd improves cooling efficiency in data centers and supports EV battery systems by validating material performance in immersion environments. By focusing on the components that matter most, Boyd ensures safety, reliability, and efficiency without compromising system integrity. Talk to Boyd’s experts today to develop a tailored immersion cooling solution for your application.
