No, it's not what you think - F1 stalwart is quietly innovating to bring its expertise in cooling to data centers and beyond Castrol is developing dielectric fluids for immersion cooling systems.
Over time, the company expanded its expertise to develop specialized lubricants for automobiles and airplane engines, incorporating castor oil - a plant-based oil derived from castor beans - to ensure performance under extreme temperature conditions.
The facility develops customized solutions and rigorously tests fluid dynamics, material compatibility, and server performance, to address the challenges of traditional cooling methods.
Writer Jordan Ranous noted, “In one of the test cells, we observed GRC’s tank, which had a striking green glow due to the specific fluid Castrol was using.
Castrol ensures that every component, from CPUs to cables, can operate effectively in immersion cooling environments without degradation.”.
