Data center operation
Digital twin and holistic data centre management system
To support the smart integration of data centres into digital energy grids, HEATWISE is developing a digital twin that simulates the short-term heat demand of connected buildings. This allows data centres to adapt their operations in real time and maximise the reuse of waste heat, turning it into a valuable resource for nearby buildings.
At the core of this approach is a holistic data centre management system that brings together both software and hardware components. Rather than managing IT load and cooling systems separately, HEATWISE takes a unified approach to optimise energy flows and heat recovery.
The system intelligently coordinates the IT workload with the operation of hybrid cooling technologies, including the Heat Rejection Unit (HRU) and air cooling systems, to optimise heat transfers and ensure efficient cooling while maximising heat reuse. This integrated platform—powered by real-time data and predictive modelling—enables smarter, more sustainable data centre operations. It not only enhances energy efficiency but also supports the creation of flexible, future-ready energy networks where data centres actively contribute to local heating systems.
Energy aware workload orchestration
HEATWISE is developing a data-driven, energy-aware workload orchestration system that enhances both the performance and efficiency of IT components while maximising heat reuse. Heat plays a critical role in IT performance, especially in high-density data centres. HEATWISE addresses this with a two-phase, direct-to-chip cooling system, offering market-leading thermal management for microprocessors. Modern data centres often operate with heterogeneous IT systems, where different components generate varying levels of heat (heat flux). These variations, along with constantly changing IT load demands, affect both cooling efficiency and overall system performance.
To manage this complexity, HEATWISE is introducing a smarter, adaptive orchestration strategy. By continuously collecting real-time data from servers, processors, and supporting infrastructure, the HEATWISE orchestration system can dynamically adjust workloads across the IT environment. This ensures optimal use of computing resources while aligning heat generation with the capabilities of the cooling system. The result is improved thermal balance, higher energy efficiency, and greater heat recovery potential. This intelligent workload management approach allows HEATWISE to move beyond traditional performance-driven scheduling, enabling energy-aware orchestration that supports both high-performance computing and sustainability goals in future-ready data centres.
ZC pool boiling Direct Liquid Cooling solution
ZutaCore cooling technology removes the heat by a phase change of dielectric liquid from liquid to vapor and then condensing the vapor back to liquid in a closed system. Inside the cold plate is a pool of heat transfer fluid, and when heat is generated from the chip, the liquid begins to boil, turns into vapor, removing the heat away from the chip.