Should I use a water based technology or a pumped refrigerant technology in my high heat density cooling system?
Each system has its advantages. In general, the pumped refrigerant allows the modules to be mounted over head, the piping to be routed above the racks without drip pans, does not interfere with the electronic equipment in case of a leak, is more energy efficient and also more space efficient than water. However, water costs less than refrigerant, is space and energy efficient and the water based technology does not have any limitations to room size.
