IIT Gandhinagar to develop country’s first own cooling tech for EVs, AI infra, trains
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· IT, AI, semiconductors & computing· Prelims·
Why in news
IIT Gandhinagar received a seed grant to develop 'Advanced Chill Tech,' an indigenous cooling solution for EVs, AI infrastructure, and trains to reduce carbon emissions.
Background
IIT Gandhinagar researchers were awarded a Rs 20 lakh seed grant to develop cooling technology using friction stir channeling. The technology creates integrated internal cooling channels within a single metal plate, replacing traditional brazing methods.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TAdvanced Chill Tech: Uses friction stir channeling to create internal cooling channels in metal plates.
- FactSeed grant amount: Rs 20 lakh awarded to IIT Gandhinagar for indigenous cooling tech development.
- S&TApplications: Cooling for Electric Vehicles (EVs), high-performance electronics, AI infrastructure, and trains.
For Mains
Q. How can indigenous thermal management technologies contribute to India's goals of achieving net-zero emissions and strengthening the domestic electronics manufacturing ecosystem?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Manufacturing efficiency: Reduction in production time and energy consumption compared to traditional brazing methods.
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on imported cooling components for critical AI and EV infrastructure.
- Decarbonization pathway: Lowering carbon footprint in heavy transport and high-performance computing through optimized thermal management.
Keywords: Indigenous technology · Thermal management · Make in India · Carbon footprint · Friction stir channeling
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