jahutusplaat

Jahutusplaat, also known as a cold plate, is a heat exchanger component designed to transfer heat away from an electronic device or other heat-generating source. It typically consists of a solid block of thermally conductive material, often metal like copper or aluminum, with internal channels through which a cooling fluid flows. The heat-generating component is placed in direct contact with the flat surface of the jahutusplaat. Heat is then conducted from the component into the plate and subsequently absorbed by the circulating fluid.

The primary function of a jahutusplaat is to maintain the temperature of sensitive equipment within safe operating limits, thereby preventing overheating and potential damage. This is crucial for high-performance computing, industrial machinery, and power electronics where significant amounts of heat are generated. The effectiveness of a jahutusplaat depends on factors such as the thermal conductivity of the plate material, the surface area for heat transfer, the flow rate and type of coolant, and the contact thermal resistance between the heat source and the plate.

Jahutusplaadid are commonly found in liquid cooling systems. The cooling fluid, often a mixture of water and additives, circulates through the plate, absorbing heat, and then flows to a radiator or other heat dissipation device to release the captured thermal energy. This closed-loop system allows for continuous and efficient cooling. The design of the internal channels can vary, with common configurations including serpentine, parallel, or micro-channels, each offering different performance characteristics in terms of flow resistance and heat transfer efficiency.