Immersion cooling involves submerging ASICs in dielectric liquid, facilitating direct contact between miner components and cooling liquid, leading to superior heat dissipation and overall cooling efficiency.
In hydro cooling, also known as water cooling, complex radiators with numerous internal perforations are used. These radiators are positioned on the hashboards of ASICs, allowing water (as the primary coolant) to flow through radiator channels. Passing through the radiator, water absorbs heat from the chips on the hashboard. However, it is important to note that water does not come into direct contact with the chips, only interacting with the heated metal plate of the radiator. This approach facilitates efficient heat dissipation, utilizing the superior heat capacity of water compared to traditional cooling mediums such as air. The advantages of hydro cooling include enhanced cooling efficiency, scalability, flexibility, and reduced operational costs compared to traditional air cooling solutions.
Both hydro cooling and immersion cooling represent innovative approaches to thermal regulation in high-heat projects, each with its unique set of benefits and applications.
While immersion cooling is aimed at working with ASICs for air cooling, the hydro cooling system from the BiXBiT team is designed for industrial projects using modern ASIC miners originally designed for this specific cooling method: Whatsminer M33/M53/M63.
