1、Classified by Alfa Laval as:BusinessPioneering Sustainable CoolingInnovating Thermal Technology for the FutureAnna Blomborg,Head of Data CentersOCP Summit Dublin April 20251Classified by Alfa Laval as:BusinessClassified by Alfa Laval as:BusinessAlfa Laval at a glance2Key technologiesHeat transferSep
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4、 sites.Regulation on data center efficiency and even power consumption trigger Data center redesign/retrofits to improve efficiency Supply constraints of components need for scalable sustainable supply chains Environmental impact critical to balance the demand for AI with the sustainability goals3Gr
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6、s Cooling DistributionUnitsAir cooled serversCCDU Centralised Cooling DistributionUnitsClassified by Alfa Laval as:BusinessHow Alfa Laval Innovates5|Plate geometrylongwideNTUPort sizeFlowNTUPlate pressing depthPlate designFor increased heat transfer efficiencyMinimising the Press