A Super Performance Dew Point Cooling System for Data Centres
About
Data centres are evolving rapidly due to the growing demand for cloud computing, AI, data storage, and digital services. A significant amount of electric energy used by data centres is dedicated to cooling. The innovative super performance dew point cooling system developed by the team at the University of Hull is not only environmentally friendly and cost-effective, but it can also reduce electric energy consumption by up to 90% compared to traditional refrigeration systems.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
14 Apr 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Organiser
- Humber Local Network
Speakers
Xiaoli Ma
Senior Research Fellow
Dr. Xiaoli Ma has extensive experience in building cooling and renewable energy technologies. She has led 26 research projects, securing a total of £2.7 million in funding from various organizations, including the EU, EPSRC, Innovate UK, IEEA, and industries. Dr. Ma has published over 90 papers in scientific journals and international conferences and 5 books. She holds 2 patents and is a shareholder in a spin-off company that specialises in dew point cooling system.
Jing Li
Senior Research Fellow
Dr. Li specialises in renewable energy and air conditioning. He has led or participated in 14 research projects and is the primary inventor on 12 patents. To date, he has published one monograph, three books, and over 100 peer-reviewed papers. He is a shareholder in a spin-off company that specialises in dew point cooling system, and his work is to focus on ensuring the reliable operation of the dew point cooling system.
Programme
1900 - Arrival & Networking
1930 - Presentation
2030 - Q&A
2100 - Close