International. Chemours, Syska Hennesy Group , and LiquidStack recently partnered to develop a total cost of ownership (TCO) study that helps operators understand the operational costs involved in managing different next-generation refrigeration technologies.
In the age of AI and high-performance computing, data centers are facing increasing challenges in managing energy, water, and space, while effectively cooling powerful processing units. The study explores how next-generation liquid cooling technologies are changing the industry, by providing optimal solutions in terms of cost, efficiency and environmental impact.
Leveraging the industry's best-known design data and practices, the study analyzes the effects of varying environmental conditions on operations and highlights how both technology and location can affect the bottom line. According to the reported results, advanced cooling technologies in data centers can generate up to:
- 17% reduction in energy consumption.
- 88% reduction in facility-related operating costs.
- 16% reduction in capital investment-related expenditures.
- 40% reduction in TCO.
The report further reveals that:
- Two-stage immersion cooling (2-PIC) can deliver up to 40% lower total cost of ownership (TCO). The 2-PIC significantly outperforms DTC chiller systems, with 15% lower PUE and 84% lower OPEX.
- Operational cost savings: 2-PIC significantly reduces operating expenses (OPEX) compared to other cooling methods, with savings ranging from 54% to an impressive 88.6%.
- Energy Usage Effectiveness (PUE): 2-PIC boasts the lowest PUE, demonstrating its superior energy efficiency, with reductions ranging from 7% to 17% compared to other technologies.
- Future-proof scalability: 2-PIC maintains its performance even with increasing IT loads, ensuring long-term cost-effectiveness and adaptability to future demands.
