Clivet Unveils Compressor Cutting Power Use Up to 40% for AI Data Centers
San Jose – October 15, 2026 -- Midea's Clivet brand has unveiled a magnetic-bearing centrifugal compressor that cuts compressor power by up to 40% at the same cooling capacity, targeting GW-scale AI data centers, at the 2026 OCP Global Summit.
Clivet presented the compressor and a full-chain liquid cooling solution at the "GW-Scale Open AIDC" forum. Dr. Yunxiao Ding, Director of the Research Institute at Midea Building Technologies, delivered the presentation, and Clivet received the "2026 GW-Scale Open AIDC Excellent Technical Presentation Award."
Rising cold-plate temperatures of 45°C create three engineering problems
As cold-plate supply temperatures rise toward 45°C, free cooling opportunities expand, while water constraints favor dry heat rejection. Prioritizing free cooling with mechanical-cooling backup raises three challenges: