Developing a next-generation high-performance data centre cooling solution

Customer challenge

A technology provider operating in the data centre sector needed to develop a next generation, high-performance cooling solution capable of meeting the growing demands of the sector including increasing thermal loads while improving operational efficiency.

Ricardo Solution

Ricardo applied its expertise in thermal management, systems engineering, benchmarking, advanced simulation and prototype design to create architectures and thermal performance improvements to help the customer handle increased data centre demands.

Engineered for next-generation AI and HPC deployment, the solution delivered class-leading hydraulic performance and cooling capacity at ASHRAE approach temperature (ATD) conditions, enabling maximum cooling density, efficiency, and operational flexibility.

Advanced control and diagnostic strategies, incorporating cybersecurity were developed to increase uptime. We developed detailed engineering and prototype designs, and validation and product readiness plans to support commercial deployment.

Customer Benefit

Ricardo delivered a scalable cooling solution with improved thermal performance, helping the customer support future data centre requirements whilst accelerating time to market and reducing development risk. We established a clear pathway to validation, certification and commercial deployment, strengthening the customer’s position within a rapidly evolving data centre cooling market.