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Understanding Cooling Technologies in Data Centers

On February 20, 2026, an insightful seminar will be held focusing on the latest cooling technologies in data centers, hosted by Hirokazu Shibata, the President of ZAZU Design. The seminar aims to shed light on the pivotal but often overlooked subject of cooling systems, essential for efficient data center operations.

The Growing Importance of Cooling in Data Centers

In our everyday lives, we access vast data resources from our smartphones without being aware of the data centers behind the scenes. However, these facilities consume enormous amounts of electricity daily. A significant portion of this energy is utilized directly to power the hardware, yet a considerable amount also goes into maintaining optimal temperatures for this hardware through various cooling techniques.

This seminar is designed to unravel the complexities surrounding data center cooling technologies, making them accessible even to beginners. Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of thermal design and study different cooling methods, including their advantages and disadvantages, drawing comparisons among them. A key focus will also be placed on cooling devices utilized within these systems.

Seminar Agenda

1. Current Status and Challenges of Data Centers

• - An examination of energy consumption in data centers.
• - Trends in Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).

2. Overview of Various Cooling Technologies

A. Form Factors in Data Centers

• - Discussing standard designs utilized in modern data centers.

B. Basic Cooling Methods

• - Overview of conventional cooling techniques.

C. Chillers and Cooling Towers

• - The role and functioning of chillers and cooling towers in maintaining system stability.

3. Air Cooling Overview and Challenges

A. Major Components in Air Cooling

• - Analyzing include fans, heat sinks, and duct systems.

B. Heat Transfer and Conduction Principles

• - Understanding how heat moves through materials.

C. Natural versus Forced Convection

• - Distinguishing between natural and mechanically assisted airflow.

D. Specifications of Heat Sinks

• - Basics of heat sinks and their essential characteristics.

E. Heat Pipe Principles

• - Exploring the operation and features of heat pipes for efficient cooling.

F. Characteristics of Cooling Fans

• - Investigation into different models of cooling fans and their applications.

4. Liquid Cooling Overview and Challenges

A. Fundamental Aspects of Liquid Cooling

• - Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of liquid systems.

B. Key Components in Liquid Cooling

• - Discussion on parts like cool plates and connectors crucial for efficient operation.

C. Cold Plate Design Strategies

D. Couplers and Leak Detection Sensors

• - Emphasizing the importance of monitoring and safety features in liquid cooling systems.

5. Overview and Challenges of Immersion Cooling

A. Basics of Immersion Cooling

• - Insights into this cutting-edge technology as a solution to cooling challenges.

B. Challenges in Immersion Cooling from Patent Perspectives

C. Single and Two-Phase Immersion

D. Boiling Cooling Techniques

• - Advantages of boiling in maintaining temperature efficiency.

E. Various Refrigerants for Liquid and Immersion Cooling

6. Q&A Session

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a question-and-answer session, allowing for further clarification and discussion on the topics covered.

Registration and Participation

This seminar will be hosted via a Zoom webinar, providing live streaming as well as recorded access for two weeks post-event. Attendees will be able to view the material at their convenience. All interested parties are encouraged to register and participate in this valuable learning experience.

For further inquiries, please contact the New Social System Research Institute (SSK) located in Minato City, Tokyo, or reach out via email.

Visit SSK's official website for more details and registration. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your understanding of data center cooling strategies and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.