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February 22, 2025
Ionic Wind Technology Revolutionizes Data Center Cooling
Ionic Wind Technology Revolutionizes Data Center Cooling
A Swiss startup, Ionic Wind Technologies, has introduced a groundbreaking solution for cooling high-power machines with its Ionic Wind Amplifier. This innovative technology could cut cooling energy consumption by up to 60 percent, addressing one of the biggest energy demands in data centers.
“We accelerate air directly by charging it electrically. Since the electric current is converted directly into an airflow, the energy-consuming and noisy intermediate steps via a motor, rotor, or fan blade are eliminated,” said Donato Rubinetti, founder of the startup.
Traditional ionic wind technology has been limited by low airflow speeds, but Ionic Wind Technologies has overcome this challenge with a patented amplifier. At the core of this advancement are specially designed needle electrodes that generate ionic wind more efficiently than previous wire-based systems. The unique housing, leveraging the Coandă effect, further amplifies airflow.
These innovations enable the Ionic Wind Amplifier to move air more efficiently than conventional cooling methods. Apart from cooling high-performance electronics such as servers and data centers, the technology has potential applications in drying and air purification.
Notably, ionic wind drying could be beneficial for large-scale food processing, as it operates without heat, helping preserve nutrients. “I see the potential wherever air needs to be moved with a small pressure difference. In the future, however, above all in the cooling of computers, servers, or data centers,” said Rubinetti.
With growing digital demands and energy consumption concerns, this breakthrough technology could transform cooling efficiency across industries. Learn more about this topic here.
“We accelerate air directly by charging it electrically. Since the electric current is converted directly into an airflow, the energy-consuming and noisy intermediate steps via a motor, rotor, or fan blade are eliminated,” said Donato Rubinetti, founder of the startup.
Traditional ionic wind technology has been limited by low airflow speeds, but Ionic Wind Technologies has overcome this challenge with a patented amplifier. At the core of this advancement are specially designed needle electrodes that generate ionic wind more efficiently than previous wire-based systems. The unique housing, leveraging the Coandă effect, further amplifies airflow.
These innovations enable the Ionic Wind Amplifier to move air more efficiently than conventional cooling methods. Apart from cooling high-performance electronics such as servers and data centers, the technology has potential applications in drying and air purification.
Notably, ionic wind drying could be beneficial for large-scale food processing, as it operates without heat, helping preserve nutrients. “I see the potential wherever air needs to be moved with a small pressure difference. In the future, however, above all in the cooling of computers, servers, or data centers,” said Rubinetti.
With growing digital demands and energy consumption concerns, this breakthrough technology could transform cooling efficiency across industries. Learn more about this topic here.
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