Video: Closed-loop cooling systems save water — but where will the heat go?

The "Cloud Lab" is engaged in research aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of data centers. Dr. Ricci, a professor in the University of Utah's school of computing, indicates that the lab's cooling systems, including a closed-loop design, are similar to those proposed for a substantial 3 to 9 gigawatt data center planned for Box Elder County, Utah. While closed-loop systems offer significant water savings, a primary concern highlighted by the research is effectively managing and dissipating the considerable heat generated by such large-scale operations.