The Parker Solar Probe is defying common sense and pushing the limits of thermal performance via innovative design as it loops and approaches to within just a few million kilometers from our Sun. Thermal management in outer space is hard, that’s not news. Even after the heat has been conveyed by conduction to the outer surface of the spacecraft, there’s only radiation as a … [Read more...]
Heat Spreader Efficiency Improvements by Addition of Latent Heat Solution Materials
Introduction Electronics thermal management has become an increasingly important design focus as devices have become more constrained, more powerful, more expensive and more ubiquitous. To manage temperatures, particularly in mobile devices, thermal engineers typically use higher thermal conductivity components and materials. Electrical engineers strive to spatially … [Read more...]
ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.9: Mission Critical Facilities, Data Centers, Technology Spaces, and Electronic Equipment
Nomenclature A1, A2, A3, A4 ASHRAE allowable thermal envelopes as defined in Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments that represent where IT manufacturers test equipment to ensure functionality ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers CAGR Compound Annual Growth Rate CITE ASHRAE Compliance for IT … [Read more...]
Immersion Cooling: The Age of Efficient Data Centers has Begun
The global data center market is expected to reach revenues of about $174 billion by 2023, according to experts’ forecasts (source: Data Center Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2018-2023). The fast-paced growth of Deep Learning, Machine Learning, IoT, Smart City, AI, and Blockchain is responsible for the rapid expansion witnessed by data centers and High-Performance … [Read more...]
3D Printing Allows for Complex, High Surface Area Geometries Optimized for Convection Cooling
3D printing is growing rapidly and has shown the potential to disrupt the manufacturing industry. Like many emerging technologies, initial adoption is being driven by the highest value markets including biomedical and aerospace, where 3D printing for end use parts is now being implemented at commercial scale. Moreover, as 3D printer costs fall and capabilities continue to … [Read more...]
