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		ZoFreX on May 24, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Video: Google's New Sea-Cooled Data Center Then what advantage is there to sea water over a loop?

wooster on May 24, 2011 [–]

The heated water is tempered with cold sea water so it's closer to the temperature of the gulf when returned. This prevents a hot water plume at the outlet, which can cause environmental problems.

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