Shell Immersion Cooling Fluids Receive Certification from Intel for Xeon Processors
Summary:
- Shell becomes the first company to have its immersion cooling fluids officially certified by Intel for Xeon processors.
- Intel’s endorsement comes after two years of joint testing, marking a significant milestone in the data center cooling industry.
- Using Shell’s immersion fluids can reduce data center energy use by up to 48% and lower capital and operating expenditure by up to 33%.
Shell has made history by becoming the first company to receive official certification from Intel for its immersion cooling fluids, specifically for use with Xeon processors. This achievement follows two years of collaborative testing between Shell and Intel, highlighting the significant advancements in data center cooling technology.
While other cooling fluids have received certifications from various sources, Intel’s certification of Shell’s immersion cooling fluids is a notable milestone. GR Cooling, for example, offers a certification scheme called ‘ElectroSafe’ that includes cooling fluids from different companies like Shell, Total Energies, and Castrol.
Jason Wong, Global Executive Vice President of Shell Lubricants, emphasized the potential benefits of upgrading existing air-cooling methods with immersion fluids. According to Wong, this transition can lead to a 48% reduction in data center energy use and up to a 33% decrease in capital and operating expenditure.
Intel’s laboratory tests demonstrated that processors running in Shell’s immersion fluid remained as reliable as those in traditional racks. Karin Eibschitz Segal, Corporate Vice President and Interim General Manager of Intel’s Data Centre Group, expressed excitement about partnering with Shell to promote sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for data centers.
This collaboration between Shell and Intel is paving the way for the next generation of high-performance, environmentally conscious computing solutions. By certifying Shell’s immersion cooling fluids, Intel is driving innovation in the data center industry and advancing the adoption of more sustainable cooling technologies.
