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System and method for reducing temperature variation among heat dissipating components in a multi-component computer system. In this respect, component temperatures are controlled to remain relatively constant (approximately within 5.degree. C.) with respect to other components, while allowing for m

System and method for reducing temperature variation among heat dissipating components in a multi-component computer system. In this respect, component temperatures are controlled to remain relatively constant (approximately within 5.degree. C.) with respect to other components, while allowing for multiple fluctuating heat loads between components. A refrigeration system possessing a variable speed compressor or a constant speed compressor is utilized to control the flow of refrigerant through the refrigeration system. The temperature variation among components is reduced by independently metering the mass flow rate of the refrigerant flowing into each component to compensate for the amount of heat load on each component. In this respect, the mass flow rate of the refrigerant entering into each of the evaporators is metered by valves located upstream from each of the evaporators. In another respect, the mass flow rate is metered by the above-described valves and a main valve provided on a secondary refrigerant line.

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1. A refrigeration system for cooling a plurality of components in a computer system, said refrigeration system comprising:a variable speed compressor for controlling the flow of refrigerant through a refrigerant line; an expansion valve located generally downstream of said compressor along said ref

1. A refrigeration system for cooling a plurality of components in a computer system, said refrigeration system comprising:a variable speed compressor for controlling the flow of refrigerant through a refrigerant line; an expansion valve located generally downstream of said compressor along said refrigerant line; a plurality of evaporators, each said evaporator being configured to receive said refrigerant line and configured for thermal attachment to a respective component; and a plurality of valves located between said expansion valve and said plurality of evaporators along said refrigerant line, wherein said flow of said refrigerant into each of said evaporators is independently metered by a respective one of said plurality of valves.