Table 2

Summary of heat sources and flows in a typical water-cooled data center [17].

Parameter Value
Server water supply temperature 20–60 °C (standard) 70–75 °C (maximum)
Server outflow temperature 2–5 °C, server temperature rise
The water flow rate per rack 5–10 GPM
Temperature difference from water to lid ΔT 5–18 °C
Buffer heat exchanger flow rate 5–10 GPM
Buffer heat exchanger supply temperature above ambient temperature 3–5 °C above ambient

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