Hybrid Loadbanks
Industry’s First Modular Thermal Emulator for DCLC Systems
About Hybrid Loadbanks
The Refroid Hybrid Loadbank is the industry’s first cartridge-based thermal emulator purpose-built for Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DCLC) systems. It allows precise and repeatable thermal testing of high-density rack cooling infrastructure—without requiring live IT hardware—making it essential for commissioning, development, and R&D environments.
Each modular cartridge delivers a steady 13.5 kW of thermal load, enabling realistic emulation of heat densities up to 135 kW per rack as seen in AI and HPC deployments. Whether you’re validating a new data hall or tuning cold plate hydraulics, the Hybrid Loadbank makes thermal performance predictable, scalable, and safe.
Key Features
Benefits
Safe Commissioning Without Live Compute
Eliminates risk by removing dependence on actual hardware during validation.
Accelerated Deployment Timelines
Speeds up go-live readiness for AI and HPC infrastructure
Benchmarking & Flow Tuning
Optimizes the performance of CDUs, cold plates, and manifold systems under realistic loads
OEM-Ready Thermal Validation
Enables server and cooling system integrators to simulate full-rack profiles reliably
Supports Innovation in Thermal Design
Empowers R&D teams to fine-tune new cooling architectures with measurable, repeatable thermal feedback.
