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Learn about the development and standardization of plate heat exchangers for data center thermal management in this 15-minute conference presentation from the Open Compute Project. Discover how leading manufacturers collaborated to create OCP base specifications that define standards for these critical heat transfer components, which enable efficient thermal exchange between fluids without mixing them. Explore the diverse applications of plate heat exchangers in both white space environments (supporting cooling distribution units, immersion cooling, and direct-to-chip systems for single- and two-phase solutions) and gray space implementations (working with chillers, cooling towers, dry or adiabatic coolers, and natural water sources like rivers or boreholes). Understand how these systems enable heat recovery applications including district heating, greenhouse operations, and swimming pool heating. Examine the specification development process, defined standards, and the critical importance of standardizing this essential technology within the OCP ecosystem for improved data center efficiency and thermal management.
