Immersive Cooling Infrastructure

Supporting GPU’s, Accelerators,  and High-denisty compute 

Immersive Ready

Compute densities exceeding 100 kW per rack equivalent

High-Density

5–10× higher compute density

Energy Efficiency

Reduces cooling energy consumption by up to 40%

Optimized Spaces

Reduce data center footprint by up to 50%

Immersive Cooling100kW to 200kW per Rack density

Immersive cooling submerges IT hardware, mainly GPU’s in a thermally conductive dielectric fluid, allowing heat to be removed directly from components rather than through air. By eliminating server fans and reducing hotspots, this approach enables higher thermal headroom for AI training, inference, and HPC workloads. The result is more stable cluster performance, with significant lower PUE. Ultimately resulting in sustained high compute output for GPU-class nodes, and tighter control of thermal envelopes under continuous load.

Desert Dragon’s immersive environments are purpose‑built for AI training, inference, and HPC to deliver higher sustained clocks, tighter thermal control, and stable cluster throughput at extreme densities.

Core capabilities:

  • DD Immersie tanks are customized to be Tier III certified with N+1 configuration for the pumps, each rack is fitted for maximum threshold of power ~200kW per rack and a pod consisting 2 racks; hence, total capacity per pod is 400kW 
  • Single‑phase and dual‑phase options to match density, safety, and service requirements
  • Tank‑centric architecture (typical 2‑rack tank blocks = 1 pod) with dual CDU’s and heat exchangers to comply with Tier III compliance 
  • Fanless server support to reduce vibration, failure modes, and auxiliary power draw
  • Vetted dielectric fluids, lifecycle monitoring, and handling SOPs
  • Sustainibility friendly – with 45% overal energy reduction, and water usage  effectiveness
  • WUE, CUE, PUE, and ERF effectiveness 

Considering Immersive Cooling for GPU Clusters or HPC?

Let’s design a pilot-to-production immersive plan covering tanks, fluids, power, and heat rejection—with clear SLAs and a costed Day 1 → Day N roadmap.

Built for Immersive Cooled Deployments

Desert Dragon data halls are engineered from the ground up to support immersive cooling environments for AI and HPC clusters. White-space layouts account for tank loads, dielectric fluid logistics, service clearances, and floor loading requirements, allowing customers to deploy immersion systems without structural retrofits.

High Density Power Delivery​

Electrical topologies sized for GPU racks in tanks, with balanced busway/PDU designs and integrated surge protection.

Scalable Deployment​

Start with pilot tanks; scale to large AI clusters using repeatable tank blocks and CDU capacity adders.

Cooling Integration​

Heat rejection paths engineered for immersive cooling with dual CDU's per pod.

Hardware Flexibility​

Qualified server, with sized 2u, 4u chasis kits ready for immersive experience.

Operational Reliability​

Redundant CDUs, monitored fluid loops, and concurrent maintainability across pumps and control systems.

Integrated Telemetry​

Real-time analytics enabling predictive maintenance and optimized load balancing.

Operational Excellence and Managed Infrastructure for Immersive Cooling Environments

Desert Dragon immersive cooling pods operate under a disciplined operational framework designed for large-scale AI and HPC deployments. Facilities follow specialized procedures, are staffed by trained technical personnel, and are continuously monitored through live telemetry across fluid systems, power infrastructure, and heat-rejection components. This operational model ensures predictable thermal performance, high availability, and smooth cluster scale-out, allowing client teams to focus on compute performance rather than cooling management.

Operational discipline and live telemetry keep clusters predictable and available, so tenants focus on compute, not cooling.

Operational features:

  • Full thermal & hydraulic telemetry: tank inlet/outlet temps, ΔT, flow, viscosity, and particulate alarms
  • Power & safety controls: IT/CDU load monitoring, breaker health, EPO, containment, and handling procedures
  • 24/7 NOC + DC teams with MOP/SOP/EOP: incident runbooks, and spare‑parts strategy
  • Change control: validated hardware swaps, fluid sampling cadence, and post‑change performance checks
  • Remote integration: APIs for dashboards, ticketing, and hooks for DCIM/ITSM

Planning Your Path toImmersive Cooling Deployment

Desert Dragon helps clients introduce immersive cooling in a phased, low-risk manner aligned with their infrastructure roadmap. Immersive deployments can coexist with direct-to-chip (DTC) environments on the same campus, allowing organizations to support mixed-density compute portfolios while gradually expanding to ultra high-density AI and HPC capacity.

  • Readiness: Workload and hardware assessment, tank and block sizing, and evaluation of power and heat-rejection requirements

  • Pilot Deployment: Limited immersive cooling tanks deployed for performance tuning, fluid selection, and validation of the operating model

  • Scalable Expansion: Incremental addition of tank blocks, CDU capacity, and heat-rejection infrastructure to support cluster growth

  • Insurance & Fault recovery: Conversion, and insurance plan available to replace GPU’s and HPC environment due to immersion damage
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AI-enabled Operations

FinBlade provides closed-loop optimization: it learns thermal patterns, predicts demand spikes, and automates setpoints and flows for optimal PUE and performance stability—without manual intervention.

Interoperability, Safety, andGovernance

Desert Dragon immersive environments are designed to operate within a governed infrastructure framework that prioritizes interoperability, operational safety, and compliance. Standardized tank architectures, approved fluid management practices, and documented operational procedures ensure reliable integration with diverse hardware platforms while maintaining strict environmental and safety controls. 

  • OEM-Agnostic Design: Tanks and dielectric fluids support a broad range of hardware platforms and vendor ecosystems
  • Safety and Containment: Rated containment systems, leak detection mechanisms, and material compatibility controls supported by certified handling procedures
  • Environmental and Operational Tracking: Maintenance logs, environmental monitoring, and reporting on metrics such as PUE, WUE, and heat-recovery options

Sustainability andTCO Advantages

Immersive cooling materially improves the energy profile and total cost of ownership for high-density compute environments. By removing server fans, improving heat-transfer efficiency, and enabling tighter thermal control, immersive systems reduce cooling energy requirements while supporting higher rack densities. The result is lower facility power overhead, longer hardware life, and a more efficient infrastructure footprint as AI and HPC clusters scale.

Immersive materially improves energy and lifecycle economics for hyperscale clusters:

  • Lower facility energy: fewer fans and more efficient heat transport reduce cooling load and PUE
  • Longer hardware life: reduced vibration and thermal shock extend component longevity
  • Higher effective density: smaller footprint for same compute capacity, lowering real‑estate costs
  • Lower TCO: simplified rack mechanics, fewer failure points, and predictable OPEX as clusters scale

Our Certifications

Desert Dragon holds industry-leading certifications, ensuring compliance with the highest standards in data center development and operations.