GRC and ENEOS Release White Paper Underscoring the Importance of Fluid Selection in Data Center Immersion Cooling Deployments

“Enhancing Data Center Performance with Immersion Cooling and Precision-Engineered Fluids” discusses important fluid selection criteria for ensuring peak performance of immersion cooling deployments

Austin, TX and Tokyo – November 6, 2023 – GRC (Green Revolution Cooling), the leader in immersion cooling for data centers, and ENEOS, Japan’s largest lubricant company, have released a jointly developed white paper, “Enhancing Data Center Performance with Immersion Cooling and Precision-Engineered Fluids.” The white paper discusses in detail the many important fluid selection criteria for immersion cooling deployments, and also presents valuable resources that can help IT professionals simplify the fluid selection process and enables them to make the best decision to suit their operational goals and green initiatives.

With the growing thermal challenges posed by advanced CPUs and GPUs and the explosive growth of high-power, high-density AI, HPC, and ML deployments, industry experts agree that immersion cooling is positioned to be the superior solution for data centers worldwide. But data center operators understand that not all immersion cooling fluids are the same, and individual fluid properties can have a major impact on critical data center metrics such as performance, infrastructure integrity, and longevity, along with sustainability. The white paper examines the ways in which GRC’s ElectroSafe® Fluid Partner Program rigorously vets and tests fluids to give data center operators the confidence they need to select the appropriate fluid, and also provides detailed information on a variety of immersion cooling fluids available from ENEOS that meet or exceed customers’ expectations of quality, performance, reliability, and sustainability.

“Selecting the right fluid is a paramount decision for data center operators. It not only influences operational efficiency but also contributes to the overall sustainability of their data centers. ENEOS has long known that to truly get optimal performance, fluids can be detail designed to each application. We offer a diverse lineup to meet our customer’s specific needs, including “Immersion J” for Japanese datacenters, “High-Performance Fluid” for demanding next-generation chipset cooling, and “GREEN Fluid”, a bio-based fluid to further drive carbon footprint reduction goals.” says Nicholas Ficht, Sr Technical Account Manager at ENEOS USA.

“With over 14 years of experience deploying immersion cooling to data centers around the world, the team at GRC know all too well that not all coolants are the same,” said Ben Smith, Chief Product Officer at GRC. “Individual fluid properties like electrical resistivity, dielectric strength, and viscosity can have a major impact on critical data center metrics such as performance, infrastructure integrity, and longevity, not to mention sustainability. We’re excited to join ENEOS in sharing what we’ve learned with data center operators and designers as they move to embrace immersion cooling in their facilities.”

In addition to releasing this white paper, ENEOS and GRC will be participating together in several high-profile industry events in the coming months, educating attendees on the importance of choosing the best fluid to meet the needs of individual immersion cooling data center deployments and projects while also showcasing the latest immersion cooling offerings from GRC. First, the companies are jointly sponsoring DCD>Connect Virginia, taking place November 6-7 at the Landsdowne Resort & Spa in the heart of “data center alley,” Leesburg, VA. The companies will then return to Las Vegas together for CES, the premiere technology event in the world and the global stage for innovation, on January 9-12, 2024.

Representatives from both companies will be on hand at both events to answer any questions and provide details on immersion cooling installations, the importance and impact of immersion fluid selection, and the ways in which these combined solutions play a key role in deploying high-performance, high-powered, high-density AI, HPC, and ML solutions while also increasing operational efficiency and reducing data center energy consumption.

About GRC

GRC is The Immersion Cooling Authority®. The company’s patented immersion cooling technology radically simplifies deployment of data center cooling infrastructure. By eliminating the need for chillers, CRACs, air handlers, humidity controls, and other conventional cooling components, enterprises reduce their data center design, build, energy, and maintenance costs. GRC’s solutions are deployed in twenty-two countries and are ideal for next-gen applications platforms, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, HPC, 5G, and other edge computing and core applications. Their systems are environmentally resilient, sustainable, and space saving, making it possible to deploy them in virtually any location with minimal lead time. GRC’s commitment to delivering the highest-quality, immersion cooling products on the market is reflected in its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification. The company works closely with industry-leading silicon manufacturers to ensure single-phase liquid immersion cooling to be a future-proof solution that cools TDPs of 1000 W and beyond.

About ENEOS

Established in 1888 and headquartered in Tokyo, ENEOS is Japan’s largest oil company, with manufacturing and sales facilities throughout the world. With a unique position in its home market, ENEOS has worked with Japan’s automakers and leading race teams for decades, creating advanced lubricants with vehicle engineers to provide optimum fuel economy with maximum power and long-term protection. Building upon this legacy, ENEOS USA ventures into the realm of immersion cooling fluids, presenting a dynamic product lineup meticulously designed for liquid immersion cooling applications. Within this portfolio, three distinct immersion cooling fluids are offered, each tailored to address unique application requirements. These fluids include a sustainable cooling solution that sets high standards for eco-friendliness, as well as high-performance fluids. Additionally, ENEOS introduces “Immersion J” fluid, a product specifically crafted to meet the unique requirements of Japanese data centers, enhancing both performance and sustainability. This comprehensive product range exemplifies ENEOS’s dedication to delivering exceptional solutions for data center operators while upholding environmental responsibility. With a strong global presence, ENEOS remains a leader in improving data center operations, meeting industry demands, and promoting sustainability.

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GRC to Highlight the Benefits of Data Center Liquid Immersion Cooling at HANNOVER MESSE in Germany

GRC will be joined by global alliance partner, Dell Technologies, and showcase how liquid immersion cooling is positioned to be the primary technology enabling sustainable data center deployments

HANNOVER, GERMANY – April 14, 2023 ––  GRC (Green Revolution Cooling), the leader in immersion cooling for data centers, announced today that it will be exhibiting its liquid immersion solutions at HANNOVER MESSE, taking place April 17-21 in Hannover, Germany.

Processor temperatures, density requirements, and sustainability mandates are on the rise—and so is the pressure on data center operators to find solutions that are effective, cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly. Throughout the show, attendees will have the opportunity to visit Hall 14, Stand H36 where GRC will address these issues, while showcasing the latest immersion cooling offerings from GRC and how they’re collaborating with Dell Technologies on various data center deployments of best-in-class immersion cooling systems coupled with powerful and reliable servers from Dell Technologies. Representatives from both companies will be on hand to answer any questions and provide details on immersion cooling installations, and how they can significantly reduce a data center’s energy consumption while allowing for more compute power.

“GRC is excited to participate in HANNOVER MESSE and we look forward to sharing our technology with attendees,” said Jim Weynand, Executive Vice President of Business Development at GRC. “For more than a decade, GRC has delivered liquid immersion cooling solutions in 22 countries, and we look forward to exhibiting with our Global Alliance Partner, Dell Technologies, to sharing numerous case studies on how we have helped data center operators curtail energy consumption and increase compute density.”

Liquid immersion cooling has long been seen as a niche or special purpose solution, for high-density or high-performance computer servers. Yet, with rising server energy consumption, power costs, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) policies, and regulatory scrutiny, immersion cooling is positioned to be the primary technology enabling sustainability for all data centers today and into the future.

HANNOVER MESSE is the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology. Its lead theme “Industrial Transformation” unites the exhibit categories Automation, Motion & Drives; Digital Ecosystems; Energy Solutions; Engineered Parts & Solutions; Future Hub; Compressed Air & Vacuum; and Global Business & Markets. Leading topics include Industrie 4.0, carbon-neutral production, artificial intelligence and machine learning, energy management, and hydrogen and fuel cells.

About GRC

GRC is The Immersion Cooling Authority^®. The company’s patented immersion cooling technology radically simplifies deployment of data center cooling infrastructure. By eliminating the need for chillers, CRACs, air handlers, humidity controls, and other conventional cooling components, enterprises reduce their data center design, build, energy, and maintenance costs. GRC’s solutions are deployed in twenty-two countries and are ideal for next-gen applications platforms, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, HPC, 5G, and other edge computing and core applications. Their systems are environmentally resilient, sustainable, and space saving, making it possible to deploy them in virtually any location with minimal lead time.

Please visit grcooling.com for more information.

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GRC to Demonstrate the Necessity of Single-Phase Immersion Cooling at Data Centre World in London

GRC’s Vice President of Marketing to discuss how this once-niche solution is positioned
to be the primary technology enabling sustainable data centre and edge designs

LONDON – February 24, 2022 – GRC (Green Revolution Cooling^®), the leader in single-phase liquid immersion cooling for data centers, announced today that VP of Marketing Gregg Primm will present two sessions on liquid immersion cooling at Data Centre World in London, taking place March 2-3 at ExCel London.

The first session, “Single Phase Immersion Cooling: From Niche Solution to Mainstream Necessity,” will take place March 2 at 14:15-14:40 and explore how liquid cooling has transformed from a special-purpose, high-performance-computing rarity and emerged as the cornerstone of sustainable data centre design.

Then, on March 3 at 14:45– 15:10, Primm will present “Single-Phase, Liquid Immersion Cooling: Designed for Today, Ready for Tomorrow,” a look at how implementing liquid immersion cooling can help future-proof data centres, delivering higher thermal transfer rates to support highly-efficient and cost-effective cooling of high-density racks and enabling operators to quickly adapt to changing environments.

Liquid immersion cooling has long been seen as a niche or special purpose solution, for high-density and high-performance computer servers. Yet, with rising server energy consumption, power costs, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) policies, and regulatory scrutiny, immersion cooling is positioned to be the primary technology enabling sustainability for all data centres today and into the future.

“We are excited to introduce attendees to the value of liquid immersion in the data centre,” said Gregg Primm, VP of Marketing at GRC. “GRC is passionate about the many benefits of immersion cooling and, with over a decade delivering innovative liquid immersions cooling solutions, we look forward to sharing our knowledge and expertise. This is a chance to give attendees a close up look at how immersion works and how it addresses cooling needs, power consumption issues, and creates sustainable infrastructure.”

In addition to the presentations, GRC representatives will be located at Booth D925A in the exhibition hall, there they will demonstrate how liquid immersion cooling works, and how their single-phase solutions are a sustainable approach to reducing the cost and complexity of deploying high-density, computing applications in both traditional “whitespace” data centres, and data centres deployed in harsh environments on the edge.

Last year, GRC secured the Data Centre World Innovation Product of the Year Award. The award recognizes GRC’s patented ICEraQ^® Series 10 immersion cooling system for its effectiveness in solving the problem of increasing heat loads in data centres and as a technology-based product aimed toward providing a greener future.

Earlier this year, GRC announced a collaboration with Intel to increase data centre sustainability and awareness of liquid immersion cooling. They are also working to ensure that, as new fluid formulations enter the market, data centres can be confident these fluids meet standards for safety, material compatibility, and thermal performance.

About GRC

GRC is The Immersion Cooling Authority^®. The company’s patented immersion-cooling technology radically simplifies deployment of data centre cooling infrastructure.  By eliminating the need for chillers, CRACs, air handlers, humidity controls, and other conventional cooling components, enterprises reduce their data centre design, build, energy, and maintenance costs.  GRC’s solutions are deployed in twenty countries and are ideal for next-gen applications platforms, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, HPC, 5G, and other edge computing and core applications.  Their systems are environmentally resilient, sustainable, and space saving, making it possible to deploy them in virtually any location with minimal lead time. Visit http://grcooling.com for more information.

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GRC Will be Keeping it Cool at the 2019 Shanghai IDC Expo!

Beijing, China – March 20, 2019 – GRC, the leader in immersion cooling for data centers, will be making a debut at the 2019 Shanghai International Data Center Exhibition from 2019 April 21st – 22nd at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), located at 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai P.R.C. 201204. The Greater China team will be sharing insights and expertise on GRC’s patented single phase immersion cooling solutions and how they can support China’s new data center government policies and efficiency targets.

Rather than meeting the new standards, PUE of 1.3 in Shanghai and PUE of 1.4 in Beijing, GRC will demonstrate solutions that can future-proof data center developments with a PUE of 1.03, and support the national vision for a more energy efficient and productive horizon.

The Shanghai IDC Expo, with over 120 exhibitors over 10,000 square meters, is expecting over 18,000 visitors. With representatives in manufacturing, R&D, cloud data centers, telecommunications, design, smart city, and more, the exhibition will be connecting multinational communities to drive innovation and cooperation for a market that is expected to exceed 200 billion RMB in 2020, with a yearly growth of 32.4%.

About GRC
GRC was founded in 2009 with the vision to revolutionize the way data centers are designed, built and operated.
Our first mainstream installation in early 2010, CarnotJet, established our technology as the most powerful, efficient and cost-effective data center cooling system on the market. Buoyed by CarnotJet’s widespread acclaim — along with endorsements from Intel® and the US Air Force, we are regarded as the Immersion Cooling Authority, and have proudly celebrated our 10th year in business. ICE and Hash, our two flagship systems, are currently in their 8th-generation, and have delivered millions of hours of runtime across the globe. Visit grcooling.com.cn for more information.

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