Shell’s immersive cooling liquids, developed by Shell Global Solutions, have made history by becoming the first to obtain official certification from Intel for use in data centers. This certification sets a new standard for liquid cooling, which significantly reduces electricity and water consumption, minimizes space requirements, and enhances processing power.
Traditional air-cooling methods are proving insufficient for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, leading to increased energy demands and costs. As a result, alternative cooling solutions such as liquid immersion cooling have gained traction. Previously, there was no standardized method to demonstrate the reliability of immersion solutions, but this has now changed with Intel’s certification of Shell’s fluids.
According to Selda Gunsel, CTO and EVP of technology at Shell, "we’re showcasing that it’s possible to skip the proof-of-concept phase and jump straight to pre-vetted solutions that have been proven to deliver enhanced performance." These solutions are now backed by comprehensive certifications and warranty options.
Intel’s new immersion cooling certification is designed to elevate performance and efficiency standards. It underwent thorough testing in advanced laboratories and passed Intel’s stringent certification criteria. The technology utilizes hardware from Supermicro and Submer, and it is specifically optimized for 4th and 5th generation Intel Xeon processors.
The testing confirmed that Xeon processors maintain their reliability with Shell’s immersion fluids, matching the performance of traditional air-cooled systems. Additionally, Intel provides a warranty rider for data center operators using these fluids, indicating confidence in their long-term effectiveness.
Data centers are known for consuming significantly more energy than traditional office environments, and this demand is projected to double by 2030 due to the surge in AI applications. Conversely, immersion cooling technology promises to lower electricity usage by as much as 48%, reduce CO2 emissions by up to 30%, and cut water consumption by a staggering 99%. It also occupies up to 80% less space while boosting processing power by 40% and lowering operating and capital expenditures by 40%.
Shell boasts that its immersion cooling fluids offer over a thousand times the thermal capacity of air, producing a quieter environment and requiring fewer components like chillers. The fluids can function effectively in hot and humid conditions, stable at temperatures as high as 45°C (113°F), and are designed to be environmentally friendly.
In a proactive move, Shell has already implemented its own immersive cooling fluids within its data centers, having converted an HPC cluster in Houston to this method, utilizing 100% renewable energy.
After a two-year collaboration with Intel for certification, Shell emphasizes the transformative potential of these cooling solutions in optimizing energy use and operational efficiency within modern data centers.
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