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Managing ASIC Thermal Dissipation in High Ambient Australian Temperatures
Thermal Engineering 7 min read

Managing ASIC Thermal Dissipation in High Ambient Australian Temperatures

When ambient summer temperatures in regional Victoria exceed 38°C, conventional air-cooled miners encounter thermal throttling. Here is how we design intake plenum air velocities and negative pressure containment.

By Marcus Thorne Read Guide

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Managing ASIC Thermal Dissipation in High Ambient Australian Temperatures
Thermal Engineering 7 min read

Managing ASIC Thermal Dissipation in High Ambient Australian Temperatures

When ambient summer temperatures in regional Victoria exceed 38°C, conventional air-cooled miners encounter thermal throttling. Here is how we design intake plenum air velocities and negative pressure containment.

13 June 2026 Read →
Dielectric Fluid Viscosity and Flow Rate Calculations for Immersion Enclosures
Immersion Systems 9 min read

Dielectric Fluid Viscosity and Flow Rate Calculations for Immersion Enclosures

Selecting the right synthetic hydrocarbon vs. synthetic fluorochemical fluid requires balancing kinematic viscosity, thermal conductivity, material compatibility, and pump head loss.

21 May 2026 Read →
Understanding AS/NZS 3000 Electrical Standards for High-Density Computing Loads
Electrical Compliance 8 min read

Understanding AS/NZS 3000 Electrical Standards for High-Density Computing Loads

Continuous non-linear 24/7 loads create high neutral harmonic currents. Here is an overview of Australian wiring rules, cable derating, and breaker curve selection.

17 April 2026 Read →
Component-Level Hashboard Diagnostics: Identifying Faulty EEPROMs and Buck Regulators
Hardware Repair 10 min read

Component-Level Hashboard Diagnostics: Identifying Faulty EEPROMs and Buck Regulators

A step-by-step technical guide to isolating power domain faults, measuring boost voltage outputs, and diagnosing missing ASIC chips using digital test fixtures.

9 March 2026 Read →
Integrating Behind-the-Meter Solar with Variable Hashrate Scheduling
Energy & Telemetry 6 min read

Integrating Behind-the-Meter Solar with Variable Hashrate Scheduling

Using automated telemetry scripts and custom firmware profiles to dynamically ramp computing power to match solar generation curves without degrading hardware longevity.

3 February 2026 Read →

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