A wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system

Abstract

This invention discloses a wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system that connects to multiple server racks inside a data center building for cooling the CPU modules within the racks. The system includes an intake module that connects multiple CPU modules to the outside environment; an exhaust module installed inside the data center building; and a ventilation module that connects the CPU modules to the ventilation module, with vibration damping components connecting the two modules. A non-powered fan hood assembly is installed on the outer roof of the data center building and is connected to the ventilation module. This invention adds a ventilation module to the outside of the exhaust module and connects the exhaust module to the ventilation module with vibration damping components, thus achieving a vibration-free, externally mounted fan. Through the cooperation of the non-powered fan hood assembly and the ventilation module, multiple cooling modes can be achieved, combining non-powered and electrically driven cooling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of data center heat dissipation technology, and more specifically to a wind-powered, vibration-free, intelligent, and efficient heat dissipation system for data centers. Background Technology

[0002] In this era of rapid information technology development, big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and other data services have led to explosive growth in the Internet Data Center (IDC) market. The rapid development of PC hardware has greatly improved our work efficiency, but the temperature of PC CPUs is also rising, and data centers consume exorbitant amounts of electricity. According to research, the higher the CPU operating temperature, the greater the risk of computer instability, primarily manifested in decreased computing efficiency and hard drive read / write speeds.

[0003] While air cooling technology is widely used in CPU heat dissipation, its main problem is that when the CPU is working at full load, the vibration amplitude of the fans in the server rack is large, causing a 30% drop in hard drive efficiency. Therefore, it is urgent to find a way to reduce CPU operating temperature with minimal energy consumption while ensuring hard drive efficiency. Furthermore, most existing technologies focus on achieving efficient heat dissipation by expending a large amount of non-renewable energy, neglecting how to recover and utilize the high heat generated by the CPU during operation, resulting in data center buildings operating at high energy consumption levels.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a smart and efficient heat dissipation system for data centers that can be combined with wind power is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center heat dissipation system to overcome the current situation where existing data centers are still high-energy-consuming buildings, as well as the shortcomings of CPU air-cooling technology caused by the vibration of built-in fans, which leads to a decrease in computing efficiency and hard disk read / write speed.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system connects to multiple server racks inside a data center building for cooling the CPU modules inside the racks; comprising:

[0008] The intake module connects multiple CPU modules to the outside world.

[0009] Exhaust module; the exhaust module is installed inside the data center building;

[0010] An exhaust module; the exhaust module connects multiple CPU modules to the ventilation module, and the exhaust module and the ventilation module are connected by vibration damping components;

[0011] A non-powered ventilator assembly; the non-powered ventilator assembly is installed on the outer roof surface of the data center building; the non-powered ventilator assembly is connected to the exhaust module.

[0012] Through the above technical solution, this invention proposes a near-zero energy consumption, vibration-free data center cooling system. An exhaust module is added outside the exhaust module, and vibration dampers connect the exhaust module and the exhaust module, thus achieving a vibration-free external fan. The unique airflow pattern avoids the impact of vibrations generated by traditional fan cooling on hard drive efficiency, maximizing hard drive efficiency. Through the cooperation of the non-powered fan hood assembly and the exhaust module, multiple cooling modes can be achieved, allowing for combined switching between non-powered and electrically driven cooling.

[0013] Preferably, in the aforementioned wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system, the air intake module includes sub-intake pipes and a main intake pipe; the sub-intake pipes connect multiple CPU modules in parallel and / or in series; the main intake pipe aggregates the multiple sub-intake pipes and connects to the outside. Each CPU module has a sub-intake pipe connected to its left and / or lower side, and the intake ports of all sub-intake pipes are connected to the vertically arranged main intake pipe.

[0014] Preferably, in the aforementioned wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system, the exhaust module includes sub-exhaust pipes and a main exhaust pipe; the sub-exhaust pipes connect multiple CPU modules in parallel; the main exhaust pipe aggregates the multiple sub-exhaust pipes and connects to the ventilation module; a temperature sensor is installed on the inner wall of the main exhaust pipe. Each CPU module is connected to a sub-exhaust pipe on its upper side, and the outlet ports of all sub-exhaust pipes are connected to the vertically arranged main exhaust pipe. The temperature sensor can detect the temperature inside the main exhaust pipe to activate the ventilation module according to cooling requirements.

[0015] Preferably, in the above-mentioned wind-powered vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system, temperature sensors are installed on the inner wall of the main exhaust pipe and inside the CPU module, resulting in higher detection accuracy.

[0016] Preferably, in the aforementioned wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system, a thermoelectric generator array is installed on the outside of the main exhaust pipe. The number of thermoelectric generators connected in series and parallel on the outside of the main exhaust pipe matches the operating voltage and current required by the external exhaust module. An inverter can also be configured to convert DC power into AC power required by the axial fan. Through thermoelectric generation technology, the CPU module generates heat during operation, creating a temperature difference with the indoor air. This heat is converted into electrical energy through the Seiberg effect, and the converted electrical energy is stored in a battery for the operation of the exhaust module, enabling the entire system to achieve near-zero energy consumption.

[0017] Preferably, in the above-mentioned wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system, the exhaust module is an axial flow fan; the exhaust port of the axial flow fan is connected to the main exhaust pipe, and the exhaust port of the axial flow fan is connected to the non-powered fan cap assembly. This satisfies the exhaust requirements.

[0018] Preferably, in the aforementioned wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system, the axial fan is fixed to the inner top wall of the data center building and is made of steel, fiberglass, PVC, or stainless steel. This meets the structural strength requirements.

[0019] Preferably, in the aforementioned wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system, the non-powered air hood assembly includes multiple wind-driven rotating non-powered air hoods; these multiple non-powered air hoods are connected in parallel through pipes and then converged, connecting to the exhaust port of the axial flow fan. The non-powered air hoods are circular in shape. Utilizing the principle of natural air convection, the non-powered air hoods can accelerate and transform airflow in any direction into vertical airflow from bottom to top, thus achieving excellent airflow organization and more effectively discharging hot air from the indoor area into the atmosphere.

[0020] Preferably, in the aforementioned wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system, the vibration damping component is a flexible hose made of canvas or rubber. One end of the hose is connected to the main exhaust pipe, and the other end is connected to the exhaust port of the axial fan. The use of vibration-damping hoses effectively solves the vibration caused by the operation of fans in traditional air-cooling technology, thereby achieving a vibration-free system and fundamentally solving the problem of decreased computing efficiency and hard drive read / write speeds caused by fan vibration.

[0021] Preferably, in the aforementioned wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system, the pipes used in the air intake module and the air exhaust module are made of resin, galvanized iron sheet, inorganic fiberglass, phenolic aluminum foil composite board, polyurethane aluminum foil composite board, composite fiberglass board, or fiber cloth bag. This meets the structural strength requirements.

[0022] Preferably, in the aforementioned wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system, the inner walls of the pipes used in the air intake module and the exhaust module are fitted with insulation layers to prevent heat loss.

[0023] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the present invention discloses a wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center heat dissipation system, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. This invention is a wind-powered, vibration-free data center cooling system. By installing a non-powered wind hood on the roof of the data center building, it avoids the vibration caused by the built-in fan and can directly utilize wind energy to achieve efficient non-powered cooling, thereby increasing the service life of the server and reducing the decline in computing efficiency and hard drive read / write speed.

[0025] 2. The non-powered wind hood installed on the roof of this invention enables the entire heat dissipation system to achieve non-powered circulation and directly utilize wind energy. That is, it can achieve continuous high-speed operation without electricity when there is wind, and has the characteristics of high efficiency, energy saving and environmental protection.

[0026] 3. The non-powered wind hood installed on the roof of this invention utilizes the principle of natural air convection to accelerate and transform airflow in any direction into vertical airflow from bottom to top, thus having a good airflow organization form and being able to more fully exhaust the hot air from the indoor side into the atmosphere.

[0027] 4. The non-powered wind cap installed on the roof of this invention, with its unique circular appearance and supporting structure, can protect the turbine from typhoon attacks and resist the erosion of indoor corrosive gases.

[0028] 5. The shock-absorbing flexible hose connecting the axial fan and the CPU module of this invention can play a good role in vibration reduction, effectively solving the problem of low computing efficiency and hard disk read / write efficiency caused by the built-in fan of CPU air-cooling technology. Moreover, the external axial fan allows the entire system to replace the faulty fan module without stopping the system, ensuring the stable and efficient operation of the data center.

[0029] 6. This invention utilizes thermoelectric power generation technology to further help data centers achieve near-zero energy consumption. The thermoelectric power generation plate is attached to the outside of the main exhaust pipe. During the operation of the CPU, a temperature difference is formed between the main exhaust pipe and the indoor air. The heat generated by the CPU operation is converted into thermoelectricity through the Seiberg effect. The converted electrical energy is stored in the battery and powered by the inverter to supply power to the axial flow fan.

[0030] 7. This invention adopts an intelligent control method. When the external wind speed cannot drive the non-powered wind cap to work normally, the temperature signal is converted into an electrical signal by the temperature sensor installed in the main exhaust pipe and the CPU module, and transmitted to the axial flow fan installed on the main exhaust pipe. When the temperature reaches the start-up temperature of the axial flow fan, the axial flow fan starts, thereby removing the heat generated by the operation of the data center.

[0031] 8. This invention can achieve zero-energy operation and has the advantages of being lightweight, environmentally friendly, noiseless, long-lasting, easy to install, and widely applicable. It has important theoretical guiding significance for solving the shortcomings of existing air-cooled heat dissipation technology.

[0032] 9. This invention is applicable to areas with effective wind energy stability, relatively stable areas, and moderately stable areas. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 The attached figure is a schematic diagram of the intelligent data center heat dissipation system combined with wind power provided by the present invention.

[0035] in:

[0036] 1-CPU module;

[0037] 2-Vibration damping components;

[0038] 3-Sub-intake pipe;

[0039] 4-Main intake manifold;

[0040] 5-Sub-exhaust pipe;

[0041] 6-Main exhaust pipe;

[0042] 7-Thermoelectric generator set;

[0043] 8-Axial flow fan;

[0044] 9-Non-powered windproof hood. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] See appendix Figure 1 This invention discloses a wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system that connects to multiple server racks inside a data center building for cooling the CPU modules 1 inside the racks; including:

[0047] The intake module connects multiple CPU modules 1 to the outside world.

[0048] Exhaust module; the exhaust module is installed inside the data center building;

[0049] Exhaust module; The exhaust module connects multiple CPU modules 1 to the ventilation module, and the exhaust module and the ventilation module are connected by vibration damping components 2;

[0050] Non-powered ventilation hood assembly; the non-powered ventilation hood assembly is installed on the outer roof surface of the data center building; the non-powered ventilation hood assembly is connected to the exhaust module.

[0051] To further optimize the above technical solution, the air intake module includes a sub-intake pipe 3 and a main intake pipe 4; the sub-intake pipe 3 connects multiple CPU modules 1 in parallel and / or in series; the main intake pipe 4 combines multiple sub-intake pipes 3 and connects to the outside.

[0052] To further optimize the above technical solution, the exhaust module includes a sub-exhaust pipe 5 and a main exhaust pipe 6; the sub-exhaust pipe 5 connects multiple CPU modules 1 in parallel; the main exhaust pipe 6 combines multiple sub-exhaust pipes 5 and connects to the exhaust module; a temperature sensor is installed on the inner wall of the main exhaust pipe 6.

[0053] To further optimize the above technical solution, a thermoelectric generator set 7 is installed on the outside of the main exhaust pipe 6.

[0054] To further optimize the above technical solution, the exhaust module is an axial flow fan 8; the exhaust port of the axial flow fan 8 is connected to the main exhaust pipe 6, and the exhaust port of the axial flow fan 8 is connected to the non-powered wind cap assembly.

[0055] To further optimize the above technical solution, the axial flow fan 8 is fixed to the inner top wall of the data center building and is made of steel, fiberglass, PVC or stainless steel.

[0056] To further optimize the above technical solution, the non-powered wind cap assembly includes multiple wind-driven rotating non-powered wind caps 9; the multiple non-powered wind caps 9 are connected in parallel through pipes and then connected to the exhaust port of the axial flow fan 8. The exhaust volume and number of the axial flow fan 8 and the non-powered wind caps 9 are determined by the maximum heat dissipation capacity carried by the main exhaust pipe 6.

[0057] To further optimize the above technical solution, the vibration damper 2 is a flexible hose made of canvas or rubber. One end of the hose is connected to the main exhaust pipe 6, and the other end is connected to the exhaust port of the axial flow fan 8. The size of the hose is matched to the maximum heat dissipation capacity that the main exhaust pipe 6 can handle.

[0058] To further optimize the above technical solution, the intake and exhaust modules use pipes made of resin, galvanized iron sheet, inorganic fiberglass, phenolic aluminum foil composite board, polyurethane aluminum foil composite board, composite fiberglass board, or fiber cloth bag. The pipe diameter is the maximum size to ensure the pipe wall strength.

[0059] To further optimize the above technical solution, the inner walls of the pipes used in the intake and exhaust modules are fitted with an insulation layer. The insulation layer can be made of foam.

[0060] The specific operating mode of this invention is as follows:

[0061] 1) Direct wind energy utilization mode: When the ambient wind speed meets the heat dissipation requirements, the non-powered wind cap 9 placed on the roof of the data center building relies on natural wind energy to transfer the heat generated by the operation of the CPU module 1 to nature.

[0062] 2) Operation mode of non-powered ventilator 9 combined with axial flow fan 8: When the ambient wind speed cannot meet the heat dissipation requirements, the axial flow fan 8 is turned on to make up for the insufficient heat dissipation air volume.

[0063] 3) Axial flow fan mode: When the ambient wind speed is insufficient to drive the non-powered hood 9 to work normally, the axial flow fan 8 can be activated for heat dissipation.

[0064] Specifically:

[0065] During operation, CPU module 1 generates heat, which is collected by the sub-exhaust pipe 5 and then enters the main exhaust pipe 6. When the ambient wind speed meets the heat dissipation requirements, the non-powered vent 9 on the roof of the data center building operates under the drive of wind energy, discharging the heat accumulated in the main exhaust pipe 6 into the atmosphere, thereby releasing heat while achieving non-powered circulation. When the ambient wind speed causes the non-powered vent 9 to malfunction, the temperature sensor converts this temperature signal into an electrical signal and transmits it to the axial flow fan 8. When the temperature reaches the start-up temperature of the axial flow fan 8, the axial flow fan 8 starts, thereby carrying away the heat generated by the operation of CPU module 1. At the same time, a vibration damping component 2 is installed between the axial flow fan 8 and the main exhaust pipe 6, which can play a good role in vibration reduction.

[0066] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. For the apparatus disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the method section.

[0067] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system, characterized in that, It connects to multiple server racks inside the data center building to dissipate heat from the CPU modules inside the racks; include: An intake module; the intake module connects multiple CPU modules to the outside world; Exhaust module; the exhaust module is installed inside the data center building; An exhaust module; the exhaust module connects multiple CPU modules to the ventilation module, and the exhaust module and the ventilation module are connected by vibration damping components; A non-powered windproof hood assembly; the non-powered windproof hood assembly is installed on the outer roof surface of the data center building; The non-powered wind cap assembly is connected to the exhaust module; The exhaust module includes a sub-exhaust pipe and a main exhaust pipe; the sub-exhaust pipe connects multiple CPU modules in parallel; the main exhaust pipe connects multiple sub-exhaust pipes and is connected to the exhaust module; a temperature sensor is installed on the inner wall of the main exhaust pipe. A thermoelectric generator array is installed on the outside of the main exhaust pipe. The exhaust module is an axial flow fan; the air intake of the axial flow fan is connected to the main exhaust pipe, and the exhaust port of the axial flow fan is connected to the non-powered wind cap assembly. The vibration damper is a flexible hose made of canvas or rubber, with one end of the hose connected to the main exhaust pipe and the other end connected to the exhaust port of the axial flow fan. The inner walls of the pipes used in the air intake module and the exhaust module are fitted with and fixed with a heat insulation layer. The operating mode is: 1) Direct wind energy utilization mode: When the ambient wind speed meets the heat dissipation requirements, the non-powered wind caps placed on the roof of the data center building rely on natural wind energy to transfer the heat generated by the CPU module to nature. 2) Operation mode of non-powered vent cap combined with axial flow fan: When the ambient wind speed cannot meet the heat dissipation requirements, the axial flow fan is turned on to compensate for the insufficient heat dissipation airflow; 3) Axial flow fan mode: When the ambient wind speed is insufficient to drive the unpowered ventilator to work normally, the axial flow fan can be activated for heat dissipation.

2. The wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air intake module includes a sub-intake pipe and a main intake pipe; the sub-intake pipe connects multiple CPU modules in parallel and / or in series; the main intake pipe connects multiple sub-intake pipes and communicates with the outside.

3. The wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The axial flow fan is fixed to the inner top wall of the data center building and is made of steel, fiberglass, PVC or stainless steel.

4. A wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The non-powered wind cap assembly includes multiple wind-driven rotating non-powered wind caps; the multiple non-powered wind caps are connected in parallel through pipes and then connected to the exhaust port of the axial flow fan.

5. The wind-powered, vibration-free intelligent data center cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pipes used in the intake module and the exhaust module are made of resin, galvanized iron sheet, inorganic fiberglass, phenolic aluminum foil composite board, polyurethane aluminum foil composite board, composite fiberglass board or fiber cloth bag.

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