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What are Fluid Cold Plates ?

Fluid Coolers & Liquid Cooling Systems

Fluid coolers are highly efficient thermal management solutions designed to dissipate large amounts of heat within limited installation space. They are widely used for cooling high-power electronic devices and power modules in industries such as industrial automation, renewable energy, rail transit, telecommunications, aerospace, and electric vehicles

These cooling systems are suitable for water-based cooling circuits with a pH range of 6.5 ~ 8.5 containing anti-corrosion additives, as well as other cooling media such as oils and alcohol-based fluids.

Fluid Cooling  Systems

Key Features

Compact & High-Efficiency Design

The compact construction combined with optimized internal fin structures provides excellent heat transfer performance between the cooling fluid and the heat-generating components.

The internal flow channels are engineered to minimize pressure drop while maintaining high thermal efficiency, making the system suitable for high-power density applications where installation space is limited.

Optimized internal fin structures support efficient heat transfer
Precision face-milled surfaces improve thermal interface contact

Optimized Thermal Performance

Fluid coolers are designed with thick base plates to ensure:

  • Efficient heat spreading

  • Uniform temperature distribution

  • Reliable mounting of heat-emitting components

  • Improved thermal stability under high loads

The component mounting surfaces are precision face-milled, offering:

  • Excellent flatness

  • Low surface roughness

  • Improved thermal interface contact

This ensures reliable thermal transfer between the cooling plate and the mounted power devices.

Flexible Flow Configurations

Depending on the application requirements, the cooling plates can be configured with:

  • I-flow design

  • U-flow design

  • Multi-pass flow channels

Connection options include:

  • Ø12 mm hose ports with reinforced seams according to DIN 71550

  • Threaded connections (e.g. 1/8")

  • Custom mounting flanges based on customer specifications

The cooling systems can operate at pressures up to 3 bar.

Flexible I-flow, U-flow and multi-pass flow configurations

Applications

Fluid coolers are suitable for a wide range of high-power thermal management applications, including:

  • IGBT modules

  • Thyristor modules

  • SCR diode modules

  • Bridge rectifiers

  • Power converters

  • Industrial power electronics

  • Renewable energy systems

  • Telecom equipment

  • Automotive and EV systems

Liquid cooling solutions for high-power electronic applications
Closed-loop coolant circuits help prevent corrosion and ensure reliability

Cooling Fluid Requirements

To prevent corrosion and ensure long-term reliability, the cooling system must operate in a closed-loop circuit.

The coolant should contain:

  • 40–60% anti-corrosion additive for aluminum systems

  • Recommended concentration: 50%

  • Anti-freeze additives where necessary

Typical coolant mixtures include:

  • Water/Glycol mixtures (e.g. 60/40)

All hoses and sealing materials used within the cooling circuit must be compatible with anti-corrosion fluids. EPDM hose materials compliant with DIN 73411 / ISO 4081 are recommended.

The selection and approval of the cooling fluid remain the responsibility of the user. Improper coolant selection may result in corrosion or damage to the cooling system.

Recooling Systems

Recooling systems are available for all types of liquid cooling solutions and are designed to remove excess heat from the coolant circuit efficiently.

System Configuration

The recooling unit typically consists of:

  • A single-stage centrifugal circulation pump

  • A liquid-to-air recooler

  • Electrically driven fan motors

  • Tube-and-fin heat exchanger structure

The system is capable of dissipating thermal losses of up to 6,600 W.

Q(W) Air/Water Exchanger Prefomance
Geometry 
Length*Width*Overall Height(mm) 
[200 ~ 1500mm]  x  [200 ~ 800mm]   x  [8-30mm] 
Heat transfer performance  10 KW  ~  120 KW 
Operating temperature  -30°C    ~    65℃       
Connector pattern Brazing or argon arc welding  
Planeness  >0.05mm(100mm x 100mm) 
Roughness  <1.6μm   
Coolant    Pure water or a mixture of water and glycol 
Max. operating pressure  0.6MPa  ~  3.0MPa       
Thermal resistance (Rth C/W)  < 2    C/kW 
Flow rate  < 60 ~ 80L/min         
Surface  Natural/Anodize/Nickel plating 

Custom Engineering Solutions

Cooling plates and fluid coolers can be fully customized according to customer requirements, including:

  • Dimensions

  • Mounting interfaces

  • Flow path design

  • Material selection

  • Pressure requirements

  • Thermal performance targets

This flexibility allows optimized thermal management solutions for demanding industrial and electronic applications.

Manufacturing process of LCP  Solutions

Structure Processing   Feature
Machined Cold Plates 

Deep hole drilling by CNC sealing the part of region with a plug and the welding CNC Final machining

Simple manufacturing process, low cost in volume production,suitable for low performance dissipation

Bonded Cold Plates 

CNC or die-casting Al base/cover plate and water channels" Sealing by O-rings and glues

CNC or die-casting Al base/cover plate and water channels" Sealing by O-rings and glues

Friction Stir Welding

CNC machining the base/cover plate Friction welding/Electron beam weld the base and cover plates together ,CNC final machining

Complex process, diverse design, high heat dissipation performance and high manufacturing cost

Copper * Aluminum Tube Liquid Cooled Plate

Milling groove or by CNC The bended pipe is welded /stamped/glued in the groove CNC final machining

Simple to manufacturing process; low cost in volume

Production and low performance

 

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