Single-Phase Immersion Liquid Cooling for Data Centers

Make Immersion Cooling Visible, Measurable, and Controllable

Supmea provides instrumentation and monitoring solutions for single-phase immersion liquid cooling systems. Our solutions cover dielectric fluid circulation loops, immersion tanks, heat exchangers, CDU systems, and facility cooling water loops, enabling full visibility and reliable operation of high-density data centers.

Single-Phase Immersion Liquid Cooling for Data Centers


What is Single-Phase Immersion Cooling

Single-phase immersion cooling is a liquid cooling technology in which servers and IT components are fully submerged in a dielectric coolant. The coolant absorbs heat directly from electronic components and transfers it to a heat exchanger, while remaining entirely in liquid phase without boiling.

This architecture eliminates reliance on air cooling and significantly improves heat transfer efficiency, making it suitable for high-performance computing, AI workloads, and high-density data centers.


System Architecture

A typical single-phase immersion cooling system includes:

  • Immersion Tank
  • Dielectric Coolant
  • Circulation Pump System
  • Filtration Unit
  • Heat Exchanger
  • Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU)
  • Facility Water Cooling Loop

Each subsystem plays a critical role in maintaining thermal stability and operational reliability.


Key Advantages

  • High heat transfer efficiency for dense computing environments
  • Reduced dependence on airflow and mechanical cooling systems
  • Improved energy efficiency and lower PUE
  • Enhanced hardware lifespan due to stable thermal conditions
  • Compact system design enabling higher rack density

Key Monitoring Points in Immersion Cooling Systems

A stable immersion cooling system requires continuous monitoring of thermal conditions, hydraulic performance, and coolant health. Critical parameters include:

System Area Key Parameters Monitoring Purpose
Immersion Tank Liquid level, coolant temperature Ensure safe immersion and thermal stability
Dielectric Fluid Loop Flow, pressure, temperature Maintain circulation efficiency
Filtration System Differential pressure Detect filter clogging and maintenance needs
Heat Exchanger Inlet and outlet temperature, pressure Evaluate heat transfer performance
CDU System Flow, pressure, temperature Ensure stable system distribution
Facility Water Loop Flow, pressure, conductivity, temperature Maintain heat rejection performance
Electrical Equipment Current, voltage Monitor equipment operation and energy consumption

Recommended Instrumentation

Supmea offers a complete range of measurement instruments for immersion cooling systems:

System Area Measurement Recommended Products Application Notes
Immersion Tank Liquid Level Ultrasonic Level Meter / Radar Level Meter Suitable for different tank configurations
Immersion Tank Temperature RTD / Temperature Transmitter Monitors dielectric fluid temperature
Dielectric Loop Flow Flowmeter selected based on coolant properties Selection depends on dielectric fluid characteristics
Dielectric Loop Pressure Pressure Transmitter Installed before and after pumps
Filtration System Differential Pressure Differential Pressure Transmitter Detects filter blockage
Heat Exchanger Temperature Temperature Sensors / Transmitters Evaluates cooling efficiency
Facility Water Loop Flow Electromagnetic Flowmeter Suitable for conductive liquids such as water or glycol
Facility Water Loop Pressure Pressure Transmitter Ensures loop stability
Facility Water Loop Conductivity / pH Water Quality Sensors Monitors water-side conditions
Electrical Systems Current / Voltage Electrical Transmitters Supports energy and equipment monitoring

Challenges in Immersion Cooling Systems

Operators of immersion cooling data centers often face:

  • Lack of visibility into real-time cooling performance
  • Difficulty detecting early-stage anomalies
  • Flow reduction caused by filter clogging or contamination
  • Limited integration between cooling subsystems
  • Inconsistent monitoring across facility and IT cooling loops

Supmea Solution

Supmea enables data center operators to:

  • Visualize key cooling parameters across the entire system
  • Detect abnormal trends before system failure
  • Improve cooling system reliability and uptime
  • Optimize maintenance strategies with real-time data
  • Enhance overall operational efficiency

Application Scenarios

  • AI Data Centers
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Edge Data Centers
  • Modular and Containerized Data Centers
  • Crypto Mining Facilities

 

In the heat exchange process, based on whether the coolant undergoes a phase change, it can be categorized into two types: single-phase immersion cooling and phase-change immersion cooling. Servers orother IT components are submerged in a heat-conducting medium or coolant: the coolant remains in liquid form and does not boil or freeze. After coming into contact with the heated components, the coolant transfers heat to the cooling circuit through a heat exchanger. This technology, known as single-phase immersion cooling, achieves 100% liquid cooling and offers superior energy-saving performance. Typically, maintenance requirements for single-phase immersion cooling solutions are much lower, and any adjustments are easier to access and maintain.

Single-Phase Immersion Liquid Cooling for Data Centers

Measurement Parameters   Measurement Points   Recommended Products
Temperature and humidity Outdoor and indoor environments SUP-TH800 Temperature and Humidity Transmitter
Liquid level Primary side cooling tower storage tank, secondary side immersion chamber WSU200 Integrated Ultrasonic Level Meter SUP-ULS-B Split Ultrasonic Level Meter
  Operating voltage Primary side cooling tower circulation pump, fan, secondary side cooling distribution unit circulation pump   SUP-DJU AC Voltage Transmitter
  Operating current Primary side cooling tower circulation pump, fan, secondary side cooling distribution unit circulation pump SUP-DJI Current Transmitter
Diferential pressure (before and after) Primary side cooling water circulation filter, secondary side cooling distribution unit filter   SUP-6100 Compact Diferential Pressure Transmitter
  Temperature Primary side cooling tower inlet/outlet air wet-bulb and dry-bulb temperatures, primary side cooling water circulation, secondary side coolant circulation, secondary side cooling distribution unit return liquid   SUP-WZPK Armored RTD,SUP-PX202 Integrated Digital Temperature Transmitter
Flow Primary side cooling water circulation secondary side coolant circulation FMC400 Electromagnetic Flow Meter LWGY-SUP Turbine Flow Meter
Pressure Primary side cooling water circulation Secondary side coolant circulation SUP-P300 Difused Silicon Pressure Transmitter
Turbidity Secondary side immersion chamber SUP-PTU550 Inline Turbidity Analyzer
  pH Secondary side immersion chamber SUP-PH5100 pH Pure Water Electrode SUP-PH8001 pH Digital Electrode SUP-7003 pH Pure Water Electrode
Conductivity Heat exchanger outlet liquid, secondary side cooling distribution unit return liquid SUP-TDS-7001 Conductivity Stainless Steel Electrode SUP-TDS-8001 Conductivity Digital Electrode

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