British scientists are hoping to replace chemicals used in modern cooling systems with more environmentally-friendly materials that change temperature with the application of electricity. Known as the electrocaloric effect, previous research from 2006 has shown that the phenomenon can be used in cooling applications. According to researchers at the National Physical … [Read more...]
Highly-Conformable Gap Filler Pad with Reinforced Mesh Center
Fujipoly America Corporation has released its new Sarcon25GR-T2d thermal interface material, a soft, highly-conformable gap filler pad with a reinforced mesh center ideal for applications that require a thermal interface bridge across larger surface areas. Once installed, the TIM delivers a thermal conductivity of 1.5 W/m°K per ASTM D2326 and a thermal resistance of 0.40 … [Read more...]
Carbon Nanotubes Offer Thermal Stress Relief at Critical Juntions
Scientists at Stanford University have released new findings that demonstrate the benefits of using carbon nanotube arrays at critical junctions between two materials to help better relieve thermal stress. Thermal stress, often caused by the joining of two materials that expand and contract at different rates as temperatures change, can lead to unnecessary strain and … [Read more...]
Bitcoin Mining Boosts Interest in Liquid Cooling
A journalist's recent visit to a secret Hong Kong Bitcoin mining facility reveals some of the newer cooling techniques in use to keep server temperatures from skyrocketing. Introduced in 2009, Bitcoin is an open-source peer-to-peer electronic payment method generated through the process of “mining,” in which computers are awarded bitcoins for finding the solution to specific … [Read more...]
Editorial
Recently I read an article on cutting-edge research demonstrating the feasibility of data storage on media for a million years! A few years ago this might not have resonated with me as a thermal engineer working to cool electronics, but now it does. Let me explain why. Research & Development on IT equipment thermal management over the past few decades has justifiably … [Read more...]
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