Can Mineral Oil Solve the Heat Problem in High Performance Computing?

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Mineral oil has potential as a cooling solution for high-performance computing, but it poses challenges such as the risk of cracking acrylic tanks due to high temperatures and the possibility of humidity entering through air bubbles. Mitigating these issues is crucial for effective implementation. Alternatives like organic cooling methods are also being considered for better performance. The discussion highlights the need for innovative solutions to enhance cooling efficiency in computing environments. Overall, exploring these cooling technologies could lead to significant advancements in high-performance computing.
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Apparently its possible to use special mineral oil to cool a computer. However, some of the issues with the technology as described here are that the computer might run hot enough to crack an acrylic tank and humidity might enter the tank through air bubbles. Are there any ways to mitigate these issues? Would organic cooling be a good option for cooling a high performance computer?
 
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