Thermoelectric power generation control system, control method thereof and electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of thermoelectric power generation, and discloses a thermoelectric power generation control system and a control method thereof, and electronic equipment, and the system comprises a heat collection pipe which is used for transmitting heat energy generated in the operation process of the equipment to a hot end of a thermoelectric power generation part; the thermoelectric power generation component is used for establishing a temperature difference between the received heat energy and the environment temperature and converting the temperature difference into electric energy; the temperature sensor is used for monitoring the temperature of a hot spot area of the equipment shell and the environment temperature and transmitting the monitored temperature data to the controller; and the controller is used for adjusting the working parameters of the thermoelectric power generation component according to the temperature data of the temperature sensor and the equipment operation state. Therefore, the problem of separation of thermoelectric power generation and an equipment intelligent management control system is solved, the energy recovery efficiency can be improved, the energy consumption and operation cost of the data center can be reduced, real-time monitoring and intelligent management of the thermoelectric power generation process can be realized, and technical support is provided for green, efficient and sustainable development of the data center.

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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of temperature difference power generation, and in particular to a temperature difference power generation control system and a control method thereof, and electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] Thermoelectric power generation technology uses thermoelectric materials to convert temperature differences into electrical energy, providing a way for data centers to recycle energy. However, most thermoelectric power generation systems are independent of the intelligent management and control systems of the equipment, and lack integration and collaborative working mechanisms with equipment management. This results in limited energy recovery efficiency and difficulty in achieving precise control and optimization of the thermoelectric power generation process. Thermoelectric power generation systems also have deficiencies in monitoring and management. System administrators need to manually monitor and adjust system parameters, which is inefficient and difficult to adapt to changes in equipment load and dynamic changes in environmental conditions, resulting in system operating efficiency and stability being affected, and requiring frequent troubleshooting and emergency repairs, increasing maintenance costs and operating expenses. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a temperature difference power generation control system and its control method, and electronic equipment, which can improve energy recovery efficiency, reduce energy consumption and operating costs of data centers, and realize automated and intelligent monitoring and management.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a temperature difference power generation control system, comprising:

[0005] The heat collecting tube is used to transfer the heat energy generated during the operation of the equipment to the hot end of the thermoelectric power generation component;

[0006] The temperature difference power generation component is used to establish a temperature difference between the received thermal energy and the ambient temperature, and convert the temperature difference into electrical energy;

[0007] The temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature of the hot spot area of ​​the equipment shell and the ambient temperature, and transmit the monitored temperature data to the controller;

[0008] The controller is used to adjust the operating parameters of the temperature difference power generation component according to the temperature data of the temperature sensor and the operating status of the equipment.

[0009] In a first aspect, in the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided by the present invention, the temperature difference power generation component is located in the hot spot area of ​​the equipment casing; the contact surface between the temperature difference power generation component and the hot spot area of ​​the equipment casing adopts thermal interface material.

[0010] On the other hand, in the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided by the present invention, the temperature difference power generation component adopts a flat structure; the shape of one side of the flat structure facing the device casing is in line with the geometric shape of the device casing.

[0011] On the other hand, in the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided by the present invention, the cold end of the heat collecting tube is exposed to the air;

[0012] The cold end of the heat collecting tube is cooled by natural convection of the surrounding environment;

[0013] The hot end of the heat collecting tube is connected to the hot end of the temperature difference power generation component;

[0014] The heat collecting tube is made of heat-conducting material; the heat-conducting material includes at least one of copper, aluminum, copper-aluminum alloy, diamond, and carbon nanotube.

[0015] On the other hand, in the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided by the present invention, the temperature sensor is arranged in the hot spot area of ​​the device housing, and in the surrounding environment adjacent to the hot spot area of ​​the device housing;

[0016] The temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature of the hot spot area of ​​the device shell and the ambient temperature adjacent to the hot spot area of ​​the device shell, and transmit the monitored temperature data to the controller in real time via a wireless or wired network;

[0017] The accuracy of the temperature sensor reaches 0.1°C;

[0018] The temperature sensor comprises a platinum resistance temperature sensor;

[0019] The controller comprises a first control component and a second control component;

[0020] Wherein, the first control component is used to receive the temperature data of the temperature sensor, process the temperature data of the temperature sensor using a fuzzy logic control algorithm, obtain a corresponding processing result, and transmit the processing result to the second control component;

[0021] The second control component is used to adjust the working parameters of the thermoelectric power generation component according to the processing results and the operating status of the equipment to adjust the energy recovery efficiency; the working parameters of the thermoelectric power generation component include the working voltage and the working current.

[0022] On the other hand, in the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided by the present invention, it also includes:

[0023] The energy management interface connected to the controller is used to display the real-time performance data of the temperature difference power generation control system; the real-time performance data includes the power generation of the temperature difference power generation component, equipment operating parameters and ambient temperature.

[0024] On the other hand, in the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided by the present invention, it also includes:

[0025] A fault diagnosis component is used to analyze the operating status of the thermoelectric power generation component based on the real-time performance data of the thermoelectric power generation control system using a machine learning algorithm, predict potential faults, and issue warnings and maintenance notifications through the energy management interface.

[0026] On the other hand, in the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided by the present invention, it also includes:

[0027] The power distribution component is integrated on the energy management interface and is used to receive the distribution instruction of the controller and distribute the electric energy to the key components of the equipment, the lighting equipment and the fan.

[0028] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention also provides a control method of a temperature difference power generation control system, comprising:

[0029] The heat collecting tube transfers the heat energy generated during the operation of the equipment to the hot end of the thermoelectric power generation component;

[0030] The thermoelectric power generation component establishes a temperature difference between the received thermal energy and the ambient temperature, and converts the temperature difference into electrical energy;

[0031] The temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the hot spot area of ​​the equipment shell and the ambient temperature, and transmits the monitored temperature data to the controller;

[0032] The controller adjusts the operating parameters of the temperature difference power generation component according to the temperature data of the temperature sensor and the operating status of the equipment.

[0033] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention further provides an electronic device, comprising the above temperature difference power generation control system provided by the present invention.

[0034] It can be seen from the above technical scheme that a thermoelectric power generation control system provided by the present invention includes: a heat collecting tube, which is used to transmit the heat energy generated during the operation of the equipment to the hot end of the thermoelectric power generation component; the thermoelectric power generation component is used to establish a temperature difference between the received heat energy and the ambient temperature, and convert the temperature difference into electrical energy; a temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature of the hot spot area of ​​the equipment casing and the ambient temperature, and transmit the monitored temperature data to the controller; the controller is used to adjust the working parameters of the thermoelectric power generation component according to the temperature data of the temperature sensor and the operating status of the equipment.

[0035] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided by the present invention utilizes a heat collecting tube to transmit the heat energy generated during the operation of the equipment to the hot end of the temperature difference power generation component. The temperature difference power generation component establishes a temperature difference between the received heat energy and the ambient temperature to convert the temperature difference into electrical energy. The controller adjusts the working parameters of the temperature difference power generation component according to the temperature data monitored by the temperature sensor in combination with the equipment operation status. This solves the problem of separation of temperature difference power generation and equipment intelligent management and control system, which can not only improve energy recovery efficiency and reduce energy consumption and operating costs of data centers, but also utilize temperature changes to realize real-time monitoring and intelligent management of the temperature difference power generation process, providing technical support for the green, efficient and sustainable development of data centers.

[0036] In addition, the present invention also provides a corresponding control method and electronic equipment for the temperature difference power generation control system, which have the same or corresponding technical features as the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system, further making the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system more practical, and the control method and electronic equipment have corresponding advantages. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0038] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a temperature difference power generation control system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the specific structure of a temperature difference power generation control system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 A flow chart of a control method for a temperature difference power generation control system provided in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] With the rapid development of information technology, data centers have become an indispensable infrastructure in modern society. When processing massive amounts of data, the equipment in these data centers (such as servers) generates huge amounts of heat. It is estimated that about 40% of the energy consumption of global data centers is used for cooling systems to maintain the normal operating temperature of the equipment. However, these cooling systems usually only transfer heat from the equipment to the external environment, and fail to effectively utilize this waste heat. This waste of energy not only increases the operating costs of data centers, but also exacerbates environmental problems. To solve this problem, thermoelectric power generation technology has emerged. It uses thermoelectric materials to convert temperature differences into electrical energy, providing a new way of energy recovery for data centers. However, most thermoelectric power generation systems are independent of the intelligent management and control systems of the equipment and lack an effective integration and collaborative working mechanism. This results in limited energy recovery efficiency and difficulty in achieving precise control and optimization of the thermoelectric power generation process. The thermoelectric power generation system also has shortcomings in monitoring and management. System administrators need to manually monitor and adjust system parameters, which is not only inefficient, but also difficult to adapt to changes in equipment load and dynamic changes in environmental conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a thermoelectric power generation intelligent control system that can be deeply integrated with the intelligent management controller of the equipment.

[0042] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a temperature difference power generation control system, which can improve energy recovery efficiency, reduce energy consumption and operating costs of data centers, and realize automated and intelligent monitoring and management.

[0043] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the scheme of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a temperature difference power generation control system provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, the temperature difference power generation control system includes:

[0045] The heat collecting tube 1 is used to transfer the heat energy generated during the operation of the equipment to the hot end of the thermoelectric power generation component 2;

[0046] Thermoelectric power generation component 2, used to establish a temperature difference between the received thermal energy and the ambient temperature, and convert the temperature difference into electrical energy;

[0047] The temperature sensor 3 is used to monitor the temperature of the hot spot area of ​​the device shell and the ambient temperature, and transmit the monitored temperature data to the controller 4;

[0048] The controller 4 is used to adjust the working parameters of the temperature difference power generation component 2 according to the temperature data of the temperature sensor 3 and the operating status of the equipment.

[0049] In the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the heat energy generated during the operation of the equipment is transmitted to the hot end of the temperature difference power generation component 2 by using the heat collecting tube 1. The temperature difference power generation component 2 establishes a temperature difference between the received heat energy and the ambient temperature to convert the temperature difference into electrical energy. The controller 4 adjusts the working parameters of the temperature difference power generation component according to the temperature data monitored by the temperature sensor 3 in combination with the equipment operation status. This solves the problem of separation of temperature difference power generation and equipment intelligent management and control system, which can not only improve energy recovery efficiency and reduce energy consumption and operating costs of data centers, but also realize real-time monitoring and intelligent management of the temperature difference power generation process, providing technical support for the green, efficient and sustainable development of data centers.

[0050] It should be noted that the controller 4 may be an intelligent control unit integrated in a basic management controller (Board Management Controller, BMC). The device may be a server or other device that generates heat energy, which is not limited here.

[0051] After the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system is started, the heat collecting pipe 1 and the temperature difference power generation component 2 on the equipment shell start working. The heat collecting pipe 1 can transfer the collected heat energy to the hot end of the temperature difference power generation component 2. The temperature sensor 3 can monitor the server hot spot area and ambient temperature in real time and transmit it to the controller 4. The controller 4 processes the temperature data and can adjust the working parameters of the temperature difference power generation component according to the equipment load. The temperature difference power generation control system not only realizes efficient and intelligent equipment waste heat energy recovery, but also provides powerful monitoring and management functions, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the system and the optimal energy recovery efficiency.

[0052] Furthermore, in the specific implementation, in the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the temperature difference power generation component 2 contains multiple power generation components, and the power generation components can use high-performance thermoelectric materials, and the thermoelectric material can be selected from bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3) alloy. This material has excellent thermoelectric conversion characteristics, and is particularly suitable for power conversion in high temperature difference environments. It can generate more power at a lower temperature difference, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of converting power from equipment waste heat.

[0053] Figure 2 The specific structural diagram of the temperature difference power generation control system provided by the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 As shown, the temperature difference power generation component 2 is located in the hot spot area of ​​the device housing; the contact surface between the temperature difference power generation component 2 and the hot spot area of ​​the device housing can be made of thermal interface material.

[0054] In practical applications, the present invention can first perform a detailed temperature distribution detection on the device casing to identify hot spots where heat is concentrated. Subsequently, the thermoelectric power generation component 2 can be installed in these hot spots. During installation, a high-performance thermal interface material can be used to eliminate air gaps to ensure that the heat conduction efficiency between the thermoelectric power generation component 2 and the device casing is optimized. The present invention can specifically use a thermally conductive adhesive with a high thermal conductivity coefficient to fix the thermoelectric power generation component 2 to ensure that the thermoelectric power generation component 2 can operate stably and achieve the expected conversion efficiency of more than 6% under an operating temperature difference of at least 50°C.

[0055] In specific implementation, the temperature difference power generation component 2 can adopt a flat structure; the shape of one side of the flat structure facing the device casing is consistent with the geometric shape of the device casing.

[0056] In practice, the thermoelectric power generation component 2 adopts a flat structure design to adapt to the geometric features of the device housing, which not only optimizes space utilization, but also enables the thermoelectric power generation component 2 to achieve customized tight fit with the hot spot area of ​​the device housing. This fitting design significantly increases the contact area with the heat source surface, thereby enhancing the thermal energy absorption efficiency. In addition, the flat structure also facilitates the deployment of more power generation units in a limited space, further improving the overall thermal energy conversion efficiency of the system. In practical applications, this design also takes into account the diversity of shapes and sizes of the device housing. By flexibly adjusting the shape and size of the components, it ensures compatibility with different models of equipment and achieves efficient energy recovery.

[0057] The above-mentioned temperature difference power generation component 2 can establish an effective temperature difference between the waste heat generated during the operation of the equipment and the ambient temperature, thereby converting the waste heat into usable electrical energy, providing additional energy supply for the data center, while reducing dependence on external energy.

[0058] Furthermore, in the specific implementation, in the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the hot end of the heat collecting tube 1 can be connected to the hot end of the temperature difference power generation component 2. The cold end of the heat collecting tube 1 can be exposed to the air, and it can be cooled by natural convection of the surrounding environment. The heat collecting tube 1 can be made of heat conductive material; the heat conductive material can include at least one of copper, aluminum, copper-aluminum alloy, diamond, and carbon nanotubes.

[0059] In practice, the heat collecting tube 1 can be designed as a hollow heat collecting tube to achieve efficient heat transfer from the hot spot area of ​​the equipment housing to the hot end of the thermoelectric power generation component, through the close fit between its hot end and the thermoelectric power generation component 2. The hot end of the heat collecting tube 1 can be connected to the hot end of the thermoelectric power generation component 2 using a thermal interface material, such as thermal grease or phase change material, to ensure seamless transfer of heat energy and minimize thermal resistance. The hot end of the heat collecting tube 1 and the hot end of the thermoelectric power generation component 2 can be connected by welding or mechanical fastening to ensure connection stability during long-term operation.

[0060] The cold end of the heat collecting tube 1 can be exposed to the air and cooled by natural convection of the surrounding environment, that is, the ambient temperature is used as the cooling end. This method is not only economical but also efficient because it relies on the basic thermodynamic principles of nature to maintain the continuous temperature gradient required by the thermoelectric power generation component 2. The present invention can accurately calculate and optimize the length and diameter of the heat collecting tube 1 through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation to achieve the lowest thermal resistance and the highest thermal efficiency, ensuring that heat energy is quickly and effectively transferred to the thermoelectric power generation component 2.

[0061] In addition, the heat collecting tube 1 can be made of heat conductive materials, which usually include copper, aluminum or alloys thereof. Advanced materials with diamond or carbon nanotube coatings can also be used to achieve a faster heat conduction rate.

[0062] Through the above design, the collector tube not only improves the thermal energy collection efficiency of the system, but also enhances the energy recovery capability of the entire temperature difference power generation system, providing a sustainable energy recovery solution for data centers.

[0063] Furthermore, in the specific implementation, in the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the temperature sensor 3 can be set in the hot spot area of ​​the device shell and in the surrounding environment adjacent to the hot spot area of ​​the device shell. The temperature sensor 3 can be used to monitor the temperature of the hot spot area of ​​the device shell and the surrounding environment temperature adjacent to the hot spot area of ​​the device shell, and transmit the monitored temperature data to the controller 4 in real time via a wireless or wired network.

[0064] In implementation, the accuracy of temperature sensor 3 can reach at least 0.1°C, ensuring that the system can accurately monitor and respond to temperature changes. Temperature sensor 3 can be a series of high-precision platinum resistance temperature sensors, specifically PT1000 platinum resistance temperature sensors can be selected to form a grid layout. Platinum resistance temperature sensors have long-term stability and high-precision measurement capabilities, and can accurately capture small temperature changes in the hot spots of the device housing and the surrounding environment. These sensors can be arranged in the key hot spots of the equipment, as well as in the surrounding environment adjacent to these hot spots, to ensure comprehensive monitoring of the temperature field of the entire system and ensure that no heat changes are missed. Temperature sensor 3 can transmit the collected data to controller 4 in real time through a stable and reliable wired connection or a flexible and convenient wireless network communication method, providing the necessary real-time data support for the intelligent control of the system. The choice of this data transmission method takes into account the wiring feasibility and system scalability in practical applications, ensuring the real-time and reliability of data transmission.

[0065] Furthermore, in a specific implementation, in the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided in an embodiment of the present invention, the controller 4 includes a first control component and a second control component; wherein the first control component can be specifically used to receive temperature data from the temperature sensor 3, process the temperature data from the temperature sensor 3 using a fuzzy logic control algorithm, obtain a corresponding processing result, and transmit the processing result to the second control component; the second control component is used to adjust the working parameters of the temperature difference power generation component 2 according to the processing result and the operating status of the equipment to adjust the energy recovery efficiency; the working parameters of the temperature difference power generation component 2 include working voltage and working current.

[0066] In practice, after receiving the temperature data, the controller 4 can use the fuzzy logic control algorithm to analyze and process the temperature data of the temperature sensor 3 to ensure that the entire system has a monitoring accuracy of at least 0.1°C. This level of accuracy is crucial for the fine control of the temperature difference power generation control system. Through this high-precision temperature monitoring, the system can respond to temperature changes in real time. The controller 4 dynamically adjusts the working parameters of the temperature difference power generation components, optimizes the energy recovery efficiency, and realizes intelligent control and optimization management. This fine monitoring and control of the temperature difference power generation process significantly improves the energy utilization efficiency and operational stability of the system.

[0067] It should be noted that the controller 4 adopts a fuzzy logic control algorithm, which can process the data streams (such as multi-channel input signals) from the temperature sensor 3 in real time and analyze the operating status of the equipment in real time. After processing these data streams in real time and analyzing the operating status of the equipment in real time, the controller 4 can dynamically adjust the working parameters of the temperature difference power generation component 2, such as adjusting the working voltage and current, to adapt to the changing heat load conditions. This intelligent dynamic adjustment strategy ensures that the system can maintain the highest energy recovery efficiency under different working conditions and simplifies the monitoring and management work of the system administrator. The controller 4 can be selected as a controller that can quickly respond to temperature difference changes and make fine adjustments within ±1°C to maintain stable operation of the system.

[0068] Furthermore, in a specific implementation, the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided in the embodiment of the present invention may also include: an energy management interface connected to the controller 4, for displaying real-time performance data of the temperature difference power generation control system; the real-time performance data may include the power generation of the temperature difference power generation component 2, equipment operating parameters and ambient temperature.

[0069] It should be noted that the present invention can develop a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) as an energy management interface. The energy management interface can be connected to the controller 4 through network communication, providing a comprehensive and intuitive monitoring and control platform with real-time data display and system parameter adjustment functions, allowing system administrators to access through a web browser and manually adjust the control strategy according to system feedback.

[0070] Administrators can monitor the real-time performance data of the system through the energy management interface, including key indicators such as the power generation of the thermoelectric power generation component 2, equipment operating parameters, room ambient temperature, and energy recovery efficiency. This can track energy generation and consumption in real time, simplify the monitoring and management process, and make detailed manual or automatic adjustments to system parameters based on real-time system data and preset strategies to optimize energy recovery efficiency. It also enhances system integration and automation, improves system scalability and flexibility, and ultimately achieves efficient energy recovery and green sustainable development of the data center.

[0071] Furthermore, in a specific implementation, the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided in the embodiment of the present invention may also include: a fault diagnosis component, which is used to analyze the operating status of the temperature difference power generation component 2 based on the real-time performance data of the temperature difference power generation control system using a machine learning algorithm, predict potential faults, and issue warnings and maintenance notifications through the energy management interface.

[0072] In implementation, the present invention can use a fault diagnosis component to deeply analyze the operating status of the thermoelectric power generation component 2 through a machine learning algorithm based on the real-time performance data of the thermoelectric power generation control system collected, and identify the performance degradation trend. When it is identified that the performance degradation exceeds a preset threshold (such as 5%), potential faults are predicted, maintenance suggestions are provided, and warnings and maintenance notifications can be issued to system administrators through the energy management interface to guide administrators to perform necessary inspections and maintenance.

[0073] That is, the system of the present invention has the function of fault diagnosis and predictive maintenance, and system faults can be warned and maintained before they occur, thereby significantly reducing unexpected downtime and improving system reliability. At the same time, predictive maintenance reduces frequent troubleshooting and emergency repairs, effectively reducing maintenance costs and operating expenses.

[0074] Furthermore, in a specific implementation, in the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided in the embodiment of the present invention, if Figure 2 As shown, the device may further include: a power distribution component 5 for receiving distribution instructions from the controller 4 and distributing electrical energy to key components of the device, lighting equipment 6 and fans 7.

[0075] In implementation, the energy management interface can integrate the power distribution component 5, allowing the remaining power to be automatically or manually distributed to the lighting equipment 6 and fans 7 of the computer room after the needs of the key components of the equipment are met, thereby improving energy utilization efficiency and reducing external power grid dependence. Through the user-friendly interface of the energy management interface, the administrator can easily adjust the brightness of the lighting equipment 6 and the speed of the fan 7 to adapt to changes in the environmental needs of the computer room.

[0076] It should be pointed out that the present invention can perform integrated testing on the installed thermoelectric power generation control system, and the test can include a comprehensive evaluation of the thermoelectric conversion efficiency of the thermoelectric power generation components, the accuracy of the temperature sensor 3, the response speed of the controller, and the energy recovery performance of the entire system. According to the test results, the durability of the thermoelectric power generation components 2 and the heat collecting tube 1 can be verified, and necessary adjustments and optimizations can be made to the system, for example, through the self-learning ability of the controller 4, continuous adjustments can be made based on historical data to optimize the control strategy and performance. Such test results can be used to evaluate the stability and efficiency of the system under different load and environmental conditions, ensure that each component of the system can achieve optimal performance under various working conditions, and improve the stability of the system.

[0077] In addition, the present invention can also perform daily monitoring and maintenance on the thermoelectric power generation control system. For example, a detailed daily inspection and maintenance process is formulated, including regular calibration of the temperature sensor 3, checking the connection integrity of the thermoelectric power generation component 2 and the heat collecting tube 1, and cleaning the lighting equipment 6 and the fan 7 to ensure efficient operation of the system. In addition, the present invention can regularly use the fault diagnosis and predictive maintenance component to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the system to identify and solve potential problems and ensure the continued healthy operation of the system.

[0078] With the development of technology and the growth of data center demand, the thermoelectric power generation control system may need to be upgraded and expanded. The present invention can plan the upgrade path of the thermoelectric power generation control system according to the expansion needs of the data center and the goal of improving energy recovery efficiency, including increasing the number of thermoelectric power generation components 2, upgrading the intelligent control algorithm, expanding the coverage of the temperature sensor 3, and adding energy storage devices, such as battery packs, to adapt to higher power supply needs. The present invention adds more thermoelectric power generation components 2 to improve energy recovery capabilities; expands temperature sensors 3 to cover a wider area; and upgrades the intelligent control algorithm to improve the adaptability and efficiency of the system. The thermoelectric power generation control system of the present invention has taken into account future scalability to ensure a smooth and efficient upgrade process.

[0079] The present invention can also conduct a detailed assessment of the environmental and economic benefits of the temperature difference power generation control system using waste heat to generate electricity to power the computer room lighting and fans, including reduced carbon emissions, saved electricity costs, and improved energy self-sufficiency.

[0080] Through the above implementation, the temperature difference power generation control system provided by the present invention not only improves the energy utilization efficiency of the data center, but also realizes a green and sustainable power solution through intelligent management and optimization of power distribution, providing additional energy supply for the computer room lighting and fan system, while ensuring the long-term stable operation of the system and the optimal energy recovery efficiency.

[0081] In the above embodiments, the temperature difference power generation control system is described in detail. Based on the same inventive concept, the embodiments of the present invention also provide a control method of the temperature difference power generation control system and a corresponding embodiment of the electronic device.

[0082] Figure 3 Flow chart of the control method of the temperature difference power generation control system provided by the embodiment of the present invention. The control method of the temperature difference power generation control system provided by this embodiment is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the specific steps include:

[0083] S301. The heat collecting pipe transmits the heat energy generated during the operation of the equipment to the hot end of the temperature difference power generation component.

[0084] In a possible implementation, after the system is started, the heat collecting pipes and the temperature difference power generation components on the device housing start to work, and the heat collecting pipes can transfer the collected heat energy to the hot end of the temperature difference power generation module.

[0085] S302: The temperature difference power generation component establishes a temperature difference between the received thermal energy and the ambient temperature, and converts the temperature difference into electrical energy.

[0086] S303 , the temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the hot spot area of ​​the device shell and the ambient temperature, and transmits the monitored temperature data to the controller.

[0087] S304: The controller adjusts the operating parameters of the temperature difference power generation component according to the temperature data of the temperature sensor and the operating status of the equipment.

[0088] In the control method of the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided in the embodiment of the present invention, by executing the above-mentioned steps S301 to S304, the heat energy generated during the operation of the equipment can be transmitted to the hot end of the temperature difference power generation component by using the heat collecting tube. The temperature difference power generation component establishes a temperature difference between the received heat energy and the ambient temperature to convert the temperature difference into electrical energy. The controller adjusts the working parameters of the temperature difference power generation component according to the temperature data monitored by the temperature sensor and the equipment operation status. This solves the problem of separation of temperature difference power generation and equipment intelligent management and control system, which can not only improve energy recovery efficiency and reduce energy consumption and operating costs of data centers, but also realize real-time monitoring and intelligent management of the temperature difference power generation process, providing technical support for the green, efficient and sustainable development of data centers.

[0089] Since the embodiments of the control method part correspond to the embodiments of the thermoelectric power generation control system part, the embodiments of the control method part refer to the description of the embodiments of the thermoelectric power generation control system part, which will not be repeated here. And it has the same beneficial effects as the thermoelectric power generation control system mentioned above.

[0090] Furthermore, in a specific implementation, in the control method of the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided in an embodiment of the present invention, in step S303, the temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the hot spot area of ​​the device casing and the ambient temperature, and transmits the monitored temperature data to the controller, which may specifically include: the temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the hot spot area of ​​the device casing and the surrounding ambient temperature adjacent to the hot spot area of ​​the device casing, and transmits the monitored temperature data to the controller in real time via a wireless or wired network.

[0091] Furthermore, in a specific implementation, in the control method of the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided in an embodiment of the present invention, in step S304, the controller adjusts the working parameters of the temperature difference power generation component according to the temperature data of the temperature sensor and the operating status of the equipment, which may specifically include: the controller receives the temperature data of the temperature sensor, processes the temperature data of the temperature sensor using a fuzzy logic control algorithm, and adjusts the working parameters of the temperature difference power generation component according to the processing result and the operating status of the equipment to adjust the energy recovery efficiency.

[0092] In implementation, the controller uses a fuzzy logic control algorithm to dynamically adjust the working parameters of the temperature difference power generation components according to the data provided by the temperature sensor and the operating status of the equipment to optimize the energy recovery efficiency. This intelligent control strategy not only improves the energy recovery efficiency, but also simplifies the monitoring and management work of the system administrator.

[0093] Furthermore, in specific implementation, the control method of the above-mentioned thermoelectric power generation control system provided in the embodiment of the present invention may also include: an energy management interface connected to the controller displays real-time performance data of the thermoelectric power generation control system; the real-time performance data may include the power generation of the thermoelectric power generation components, equipment operating parameters and ambient temperature.

[0094] In implementation, the energy management interface can be a graphical user interface that allows system administrators to access through a web browser, providing an intuitive system status view and real-time data display. The energy management interface can integrate the display of key information such as temperature readings, energy recovery efficiency, system operation status, and provide parameter adjustment functions, allowing administrators to manually adjust control strategies based on system feedback.

[0095] Furthermore, in specific implementation, the control method of the above-mentioned thermoelectric power generation control system provided in the embodiment of the present invention may also include: a fault diagnosis component analyzes the operating status of the thermoelectric power generation component based on the real-time performance data of the thermoelectric power generation control system using a machine learning algorithm, predicts potential faults, and issues warnings and maintenance notifications through the energy management interface.

[0096] In practice, the fault diagnosis component uses machine learning algorithms to analyze the real-time performance data of the temperature difference power generation control system, predict potential faults, and provide maintenance suggestions and fault alarms to system administrators through the energy management interface. This predictive maintenance significantly improves the reliability and maintenance efficiency of the system.

[0097] Furthermore, in specific implementation, the control method of the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system provided in the embodiment of the present invention may also include: the power distribution component receives the distribution instruction of the controller and distributes the electric energy to the key components of the equipment, lighting equipment and fans.

[0098] For more specific working processes of the above steps, please refer to the corresponding contents disclosed in the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0099] Based on the same inventive concept, an embodiment of the present invention further provides an electronic device, including the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system. Since the principle of solving the problem by the electronic device is similar to that of the above-mentioned temperature difference power generation control system, the implementation of the electronic device can refer to the implementation of the temperature difference power generation control system, and the repeated parts will not be repeated.

[0100] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0101] Finally, it should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by technicians in the technical field of the present application; the terms used in the specification of the application herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application; the terms "include", "comprise" and "have" and any other variations thereof in the present application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise one..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements. In the present application, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

[0102] For the above-mentioned embodiments, for the sake of simplicity, they are all described as a series of action combinations, but those skilled in the art should know that the present invention is not limited by the order of the actions described, because according to the present invention, some steps may be performed in other orders or simultaneously. Secondly, those skilled in the art should also know that the embodiments described in the specification are all preferred embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily required by the present invention.

[0103] Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field can still combine, add, delete or make other adjustments to the features in the embodiments of the present invention according to the circumstances without conflict and without making creative work, so as to obtain different other technical solutions that do not deviate from the concept of the present invention in essence, and these technical solutions also belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0104] The above is a detailed introduction to the temperature difference power generation control system and its control method and electronic device provided by the present invention. Specific examples are used in this article to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core ideas of the present invention, rather than to limit the scope of protection of the invention; at the same time, for those of ordinary skill in the art, according to the ideas of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scopes. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

Claims

1. A temperature difference power generation control system, characterized in that: include: The heat collecting tube is used to transfer the heat energy generated during the operation of the equipment to the hot end of the thermoelectric power generation component; The temperature difference power generation component is used to establish a temperature difference between the received thermal energy and the ambient temperature, and convert the temperature difference into electrical energy; The temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature of the hot spot area of ​​the equipment shell and the ambient temperature, and transmit the monitored temperature data to the controller; The controller is used to adjust the operating parameters of the temperature difference power generation component according to the temperature data of the temperature sensor and the operating status of the equipment.

2. The temperature difference power generation control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature difference power generation component is located in the hot spot area of ​​the device shell; the contact surface between the temperature difference power generation component and the hot spot area of ​​the device shell adopts thermal interface material.

3. The temperature difference power generation control system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The temperature difference power generation component adopts a flat structure; The shape of one side of the flat structure facing the device housing is consistent with the geometric shape of the device housing.

4. The temperature difference power generation control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cold end of the heat collecting tube is exposed to the air; The cold end of the heat collecting tube is cooled by natural convection of the surrounding environment; The hot end of the heat collecting tube is connected to the hot end of the temperature difference power generation component; The heat collecting tube is made of heat-conducting material; the heat-conducting material includes at least one of copper, aluminum, copper-aluminum alloy, diamond, and carbon nanotube.

5. The temperature difference power generation control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature sensor is arranged in the hot spot area of ​​the device housing and in the surrounding environment adjacent to the hot spot area of ​​the device housing; The temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature of the hot spot area of ​​the device shell and the ambient temperature adjacent to the hot spot area of ​​the device shell, and transmit the monitored temperature data to the controller in real time via a wireless or wired network; The accuracy of the temperature sensor reaches 0.1°C; The temperature sensor comprises a platinum resistance temperature sensor; The controller comprises a first control component and a second control component; Wherein, the first control component is used to receive the temperature data of the temperature sensor, process the temperature data of the temperature sensor using a fuzzy logic control algorithm, obtain a corresponding processing result, and transmit the processing result to the second control component; The second control component is used to adjust the working parameters of the thermoelectric power generation component according to the processing results and the operating status of the equipment to adjust the energy recovery efficiency; the working parameters of the thermoelectric power generation component include the working voltage and the working current.

6. The temperature difference power generation control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: An energy management interface connected to the controller, used to display real-time performance data of the temperature difference power generation control system; The real-time performance data includes the power generation of the temperature difference power generation component, equipment operating parameters and ambient temperature.

7. The temperature difference power generation control system according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A fault diagnosis component is used to analyze the operating status of the thermoelectric power generation component based on the real-time performance data of the thermoelectric power generation control system using a machine learning algorithm, predict potential faults, and issue warnings and maintenance notifications through the energy management interface.

8. The temperature difference power generation control system according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: The power distribution component is integrated on the energy management interface and is used to receive the distribution instruction of the controller and distribute the electric energy to the key components of the equipment, the lighting equipment and the fan.

9. A control method for a temperature difference power generation control system, characterized in that: include: The heat collecting tube transfers the heat energy generated during the operation of the equipment to the hot end of the thermoelectric power generation component; The thermoelectric power generation component establishes a temperature difference between the received thermal energy and the ambient temperature, and converts the temperature difference into electrical energy; The temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the hot spot area of ​​the equipment shell and the ambient temperature, and transmits the monitored temperature data to the controller; The controller adjusts the operating parameters of the temperature difference power generation component according to the temperature data of the temperature sensor and the operating status of the equipment.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: It comprises the temperature difference power generation control system as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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