中科院：我国制冷技术取得新突破，有望推动算力基础设施低碳运行

Core Insights - The research team from the Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has discovered a new phenomenon called the "dissolution pressure card effect," which could provide low-carbon and efficient cooling solutions for high-energy data centers [1][4] - The cooling systems in data centers account for nearly 40% of their total electricity consumption, and traditional cooling methods face efficiency challenges under high power dissipation [1] - The new effect allows for a significant temperature drop of nearly 30°C within 20 seconds at room temperature, surpassing the performance of known solid-state phase change materials [1][2] Group 1 - The "dissolution pressure card effect" combines the refrigerant and heat transfer medium, utilizing the fluidity of the solution for efficient heat transfer while providing substantial cooling through the dissolution and precipitation process [1][2] - This breakthrough addresses the long-standing challenge in the cooling field of achieving low carbon emissions, high cooling capacity, and efficient heat transfer simultaneously [1][4] Group 2 - The research team has designed a four-step cycle system based on the "dissolution pressure card effect," which includes pressurization, heat dissipation, depressurization, and cooling delivery, achieving a theoretical efficiency of up to 77% [4] - This innovative method presents a promising approach for the next generation of cooling technology in data centers, potentially enabling low-carbon operations for computational infrastructure [4]