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OCP Immersion Requirements

Reasons for Immersion Requirements

One of the primary reasons for establishing immersion requirements is to create an atmosphere of standards and regulations surrounding immersion technology. OCP works with organizations like IEC, UL, and other certification bodies around the world to ensure that immersion products are compliant with existing regulations and standards. By establishing common terminology and definitions, OCP reduces the likelihood of misconceptions or conflicting information in the industry.

Qualification Process

Qualification is required for any OCP immersion product to ensure a minimum level of quality and accurate information. Manufacturers who wish for their products to be recognized by OCP must submit a qualification request, which includes a checklist of compliance with requirements, presentation to the community, and a peer review process.

Existing Immersion Requirements Documents

The immersion requirements document is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific aspect of immersion technology. Chapter One outlines the goals of the requirements and their use within OCP, while Chapter Two provides technology definitions and Chapter Three establishes quality and safety requirements.

Chapter Four presents the fluid specifications, explaining the essential values and properties of the fluids used in immersion technology. These requirements have been updated based on contributions from Intel, reflecting changes in dielectric strength, flash point evaluations, and other critical factors.

Chapter Five focuses on optional requirements and feature classifications, allowing manufacturers to receive recognition for specific attributes of their technology. These classifications include thermal-optimized solutions, high-safety solutions, and high-availability solutions.

Chapter Six covers general standards, requiring SI units, defining terms like compute density and solution footprint, and requiring BIM models to be provided for all solutions. Chapters Seven and Eight detail the qualification process, from initial submission to final approval.

Future Developments

OCP Immersion is continuously working to update and enhance its requirements documents, ensuring that they remain relevant and up-to-date with the industry’s needs. Upcoming focuses include thermal loss to air definitions and further alignment with IEC standards.

Additionally, the Advanced Cooling Facilities group is working on defining a basic set of requirements for BIM models that can be used to generate lightweight 3D models of immersion solutions. These models will provide crucial information for facility designers, helping to streamline the integration of immersion technology into existing data centers.

In conclusion, OCP Immersion Requirements play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of immersion technology, while also promoting its adoption worldwide. By working together as a public community, significant strides can be made toward the development and integration of immersion technology as a powerful solution for data center cooling.