Pipeline framework of liquid cooling system and container data center

Abstract

The invention provides a pipeline framework of a liquid cooling system and a container data center, and belongs to the technical field of container type data centers, the pipeline framework comprises a container, a cabinet module, a liquid cooling module and a dry cooler module, and the cabinet module, the liquid cooling module and the dry cooler module are sequentially distributed along a first horizontal direction; the cabinet module is provided with a cabinet and a cooling main pipeline erected above the cabinet, the liquid cooling module is provided with a hot end pipeline corresponding to the cooling main pipeline and a cold end pipeline corresponding to the dry cooler module, and the dry cooler module is provided with a heat exchange pipeline corresponding to the cold end pipeline; the cooling main pipeline and the hot end pipeline are connected through a flexible connecting piece, and the cold end pipeline and the heat exchange pipeline are connected through a flexible connecting piece. Effective error absorption is achieved through deformation of the flexible connecting piece, the structure of each module and the arrangement position of the pipeline do not need to be adjusted in the pipeline connection construction process, the debugging step in pipeline construction is omitted, the construction time can be effectively shortened, and the construction cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of containerized data centers, and particularly relates to a pipeline architecture of a liquid cooling system and a container data center. Background Art

[0002] A containerized data center refers to integrating some or all of the data center infrastructure such as racks, refrigeration systems, power distribution cabinets, fire extinguishing systems, security and monitoring, and even UPS and generators into a standard freight container, thereby constructing a highly integrated and multi-functional data center. In order to effectively dissipate heat from each functional module in the cabinet, liquid cooling is mostly used in containerized data centers. At present, the layout of the cooling pipelines in the container is relatively complex, and repeated debugging is required between the pipelines to achieve effective connection, which results in a long construction period for the containerized data center and it is difficult to further reduce the construction cost. Summary of the Invention

[0003] An embodiment of the present invention provides a pipeline architecture of a liquid cooling system and a container data center, aiming to solve the problem that the internal liquid cooling pipelines of the existing containerized data centers need to be repeatedly debugged, which takes a long time.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: In a first aspect, a pipeline architecture of a liquid cooling system is provided, including: A cabinet module, a liquid cooling module, and a dry cooler module provided in a container, and the cabinet module, the liquid cooling module, and the dry cooler module are sequentially distributed along a first horizontal direction; The cabinet module has a cabinet and a main cooling pipeline erected above the cabinet, the liquid cooling module has a hot end pipeline corresponding to the main cooling pipeline, and a cold end pipeline corresponding to the dry cooler module, and the dry cooler module has a heat exchange pipeline corresponding to the cold end pipeline; The main cooling pipeline and the hot end pipeline, and the cold end pipeline and the heat exchange pipeline are respectively connected by flexible connectors.

[0005] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the main cooling pipeline, the hot end pipeline, the cold end pipeline, and the heat exchange pipeline all extend along the first horizontal direction, and the flexible connectors between the main cooling pipeline and the hot end pipeline, and the flexible connectors between the cold end pipeline and the heat exchange pipeline all extend along the first horizontal direction, so that the main cooling pipeline, the flexible connectors, and the hot end pipeline are sequentially connected to form a straight pipeline, and the cold end pipeline, the flexible connectors, and the heat exchange pipeline are sequentially connected to form a straight pipeline.

[0006] In some embodiments, a first shunt pipe is provided between the hot-end pipe and the main cooling pipe. The first shunt pipe extends along a second horizontal direction, and the second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. Taking the flexible connector between the main cooling pipe and the hot-end pipe as the first flexible connector, the first flexible connector is connected to the first shunt pipe.

[0007] In some embodiments, a second shunt pipe is connected to one end of the cold-end pipe away from the heat exchange pipe. The second shunt pipe extends along a second horizontal direction, and the second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0008] Combined with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, a first shunt pipe is provided between the hot-end pipe and the main cooling pipe. The first shunt pipe extends along a second horizontal direction, and the second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. Taking the flexible connector between the main cooling pipe and the hot-end pipe as the first flexible connector, the first flexible connector is connected to the first shunt pipe. A sealed partition wall is provided between the cabinet module and the liquid cooling module. An auxiliary hose is provided between the first shunt pipe and the hot-end pipe. The auxiliary hose penetrates through the sealed partition wall, and the auxiliary hose is in sealed cooperation with the sealed partition wall.

[0009] In some embodiments, the sealed partition wall is provided with a perforation, and a fixture is provided at the perforation. The fixture includes a plurality of clamping plates arranged around the center of the perforation. The plurality of clamping plates enclose to form a pipe clamping space. The clamping plates are movably connected to the sealed partition wall along the radial direction of the perforation to adjust the size of the pipe clamping space.

[0010] In some embodiments, a clamping flange is formed on one side of the clamping plate facing the pipe clamping space. The clamping flange contacts the auxiliary hose. A connecting flange is further formed on the side of the clamping plate. The connecting flange is used for fitting and connecting with the connecting flange on the adjacent clamping plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, a pipe sealing gasket is provided on one side of the clamping flange facing the pipe clamping space. A connecting sealing gasket is provided between two opposite connecting flanges. The pipe sealing gasket and the connecting sealing gasket are integrally connected.

[0012] Combined with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, a cable tray is provided above the cabinet module. A pipe fixing bracket is provided on the cable tray. The main cooling pipe is fixed to the cable tray through the pipe fixing bracket.

[0013] The solution shown in the embodiments of the present application, compared with the prior art, pre-defines the installation areas and installation points of each module inside the container. During installation, the cabinet module, the liquid cooling module, and the dry cooler module can be built simultaneously. After each module is built, the pipelines inside it are also installed in place. Finally, the main cooling pipeline in the cabinet module is connected to the hot end pipeline in the liquid cooling module, and the cold end pipeline in the liquid cooling module is connected to the heat exchange pipeline in the dry cooler module through flexible connectors. Since the flexible connector has a certain amount of deformability, even if there is a misalignment of the pipelines between the modules due to the large uncertainty in the assembly of the container itself, the effective error absorption can be achieved through the deformation of the flexible connector, ensuring the reliable connection between the main cooling pipeline in the cabinet module and the hot end pipeline in the liquid cooling module, and between the cold end pipeline in the liquid cooling module and the heat exchange pipeline in the dry cooler module. During this process, there is no need to adjust the structure of each module itself and the installation position of the pipelines, eliminating the debugging steps in pipeline construction, thereby effectively shortening the construction time and further saving the construction cost.

[0014] In a second aspect, the present application further provides a container data center, including the pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system described above.

[0015] The solution shown in the embodiments of the present application, compared with the prior art, by adopting the above-mentioned pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system, there is no need to adjust the structure of each module itself and the installation position of the pipelines during the process of docking the pipelines of adjacent modules, eliminating the debugging steps in pipeline construction, thereby effectively shortening the construction time and further saving the construction cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a top view of the internal structure of the pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system provided by the embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2 is a front view of the internal structure of the pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system provided by the embodiments of the present invention; Figure 3 is a three-dimensional view of the internal structure of the pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system provided by the embodiments of the present invention; Figure 4 is a partial three-dimensional view of the internal structure of the pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system provided by the embodiments of the present invention; Figure 5 is an assembly diagram of the first flexible connector and the sealing partition wall adopted by the embodiments of the present invention; Figure 6 is an assembly diagram of the fixture and the sealing partition wall adopted by the embodiments of the present invention; Figure 7 is an exploded view of the fixture and the sealing partition wall adopted by the embodiments of the present invention; Description of the reference numerals: 1. Container; 2. Cabinet module; 210. Main cooling pipeline; 211. Main liquid inlet pipeline; 212. Main liquid outlet pipeline; 220. Cabinet; 230. Branch pipeline; 231. Branch liquid inlet pipeline; 232. Branch liquid outlet pipeline; 3. Liquid cooling module; 310. Hot end pipeline; 320. Cold end pipeline; 330. Liquid cooling working part; 4. Dry cooler module; 410. Heat exchange pipeline; 5. Flexible connector; 510. First flexible connector; 6. First shunt pipe; 7. Second shunt pipe; 8. Sealing partition wall; 810. Wall-piercing hole; 9. Fixture; 910. Clamping plate; 911. Elongated circular hole; 920. Clamping flange; 930. Connecting flange; 940. Pipeline sealing gasket; 950. Connecting sealing gasket; 960. Pipeline clamping space; 10. Cable tray; 11. Pipeline fixing bracket; 12. Installation bracket; 13. Pipeline support; 14. Lifting bracket; 15. Auxiliary hose. Detailed implementation manners

[0017] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention clearer and more understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0018] In the claims, the description and the above-mentioned drawings of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, when using terms such as "first", "second" or "third", etc., are all used to distinguish different objects and are not used to describe a specific order.

[0019] In the claims, the description and the above-mentioned drawings of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, for orientation terms, when using terms such as "center", "horizontal", "longitudinal", "level", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "high", "low", etc. to indicate the orientation or position relationship, it is based on the orientation and position relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, so it cannot be understood as limiting the specific protection scope of the present invention.

[0020] In the claims, the description and the above-mentioned drawings of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, when using terms such as "fixed connection" or "fixedly connected", should be understood in a broad sense, that is, any connection method without displacement relationship and relative rotation relationship between the two, that is, including non-detachable fixed connection, detachable fixed connection, being integrated as one body, and being fixedly connected through other devices or elements.

[0021] In the claims, the description and the above-mentioned drawings of the present invention, when using the terms "comprising", "having" and their variants, are intended to mean "including but not limited to".

[0022] The design and construction process of the containerized data center is generally as follows: First, according to the standard dimensions of the container, the installation areas of each module are delimited inside the container, and installation points are set at appropriate positions (such as the bottom wall, side wall, and top wall) in each installation area. During construction, the specific components in each module (such as the cabinets and pipes in the cabinet module, the liquid pumps and pipes in the liquid cooling module, etc.) are all connected to the preset installation points according to the installation design drawings. However, the inventor found that due to the welding errors between the wall panels during the assembly of the container, after each module is installed at the corresponding installation points, there may be a large change and deviation in the relative positions of each other, and it is very easy to have the problem that the pipes between each module cannot be aligned. In this case, generally, the installation positions of the pipes in each module are adjusted, and even the installation positions of the working components in each module may need to be adjusted (such as adjusting the installation position of the liquid pump in the liquid cooling module), which is one of the important adverse factors affecting the construction progress of the data center.

[0023] To solve the above problems, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 Now, the pipeline structure of the liquid cooling system provided by the present invention will be described. The pipeline structure of the liquid cooling system includes a container 1, and a cabinet module 2, a liquid cooling module 3, and a dry cooler module 4 arranged inside the container 1. The cabinet module 2, the liquid cooling module 3, and the dry cooler module 4 are sequentially distributed along the first horizontal direction; the cabinet module 2 has a cabinet 220 and a main cooling pipeline 210 erected above the cabinet 220. The liquid cooling module 3 has a hot end pipeline 310 corresponding to the main cooling pipeline 210 and a cold end pipeline 320 corresponding to the dry cooler module 4. The dry cooler module 4 has a heat exchange pipeline 410 corresponding to the cold end pipeline 320; flexible connectors 5 are respectively connected between the main cooling pipeline 210 and the hot end pipeline 310, and between the cold end pipeline 320 and the heat exchange pipeline 410.

[0024] In this embodiment, the pipelines in the cabinet module 2 (including the main cooling pipeline 210), the pipelines in the liquid cooling module 3 (including the cold end pipeline 320 and the hot end pipeline 310), and the pipelines in the dry cooler module 4 (including the heat exchange pipeline 410) are all rigid pipelines. The connection between rigid pipelines can be carried out by means such as quick-connect joints and flange connections, which is related to factors such as the pipe diameter and will not be listed one by one here.

[0025] In this embodiment, the pipes are mainly connected by flanges. The flexible connector 5 can be implemented in various ways, including but not limited to a rubber component disposed between two rigid pipes for compensation. The flexible connector 5 can be designed with different lengths according to the assembly requirements, thereby forming tubular members with different lengths. The connection methods of the flexible connector 5 to the main cooling pipe 210, the hot-end pipe 310, the cold-end pipe 320, and the heat exchange pipe 410 include but are not limited to flange connections.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, for the pipe structure of the liquid cooling system provided in this embodiment, the installation areas and positions of each module are pre-defined in the container 1. When installing, the cabinet module 2, the liquid cooling module 3, and the dry cooler module 4 can be built simultaneously. After each module is built, the pipes inside are also installed in place. Finally, the main cooling pipe 210 in the cabinet module 2 is connected to the hot-end pipe 310 in the liquid cooling module 3, and the cold-end pipe 320 in the liquid cooling module 3 is connected to the heat exchange pipe 410 in the dry cooler module 4 through the flexible connector 5. Since the flexible connector 5 has a certain amount of deformability, even if the pipes between the modules are misaligned due to the large uncertainty in the assembly of the container 1 itself, the effective error absorption can be achieved through the deformation of the flexible connector 5, ensuring the reliable connection between the main cooling pipe 210 in the cabinet module 2 and the hot-end pipe 310 in the liquid cooling module 3, and between the cold-end pipe 320 in the liquid cooling module 3 and the heat exchange pipe 410 in the dry cooler module 4. During this process, there is no need to adjust the structures of each module and the installation positions of the pipes themselves, eliminating the debugging steps in pipe construction, thereby effectively shortening the construction time and further saving the construction cost.

[0027] In addition, the traditional way of arranging the liquid cooling pipes in the container 1 is to adopt the under-floor pipe layout method, that is, to set the floor below the cabinet 220 and set the pipes below the floor. This requires reasonably setting the pipe supports and pipe protection structures according to the pipe layout requirements, and also needs to lift the floor by a certain height to accommodate the pipes, which has relatively high design and construction difficulties and is also an important adverse factor affecting the construction cost. In this embodiment, the main cooling pipe 210 is installed above the cabinet 220, without considering the complex influencing factors of under-floor pipe layout, and the use cost can be effectively reduced.

[0028] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 3, the cooling main pipe 210, the hot end pipe 310, the cold end pipe 320, and the heat exchange pipe 410 all extend in the first horizontal direction. The flexible connectors 5 between the cooling main pipe 210 and the hot end pipe 310, and the flexible connectors 5 between the cold end pipe 320 and the heat exchange pipe 410 all extend in the first horizontal direction, so that the cooling main pipe 210, the flexible connector 5, and the hot end pipe 310 are sequentially connected to form a straight pipe, and the cold end pipe 320, the flexible connector 5, and the heat exchange pipe 410 are sequentially connected to form a straight pipe. Among them, the first direction is the length direction of the container 1, so as to make full use of the internal space of the container 1 to arrange the cabinet module 2, the liquid cooling module 3, and the dry cooler module 4. In this embodiment, by reasonably planning the layout paths of the cooling main pipe 210, the hot end pipe 310, the cold end pipe 320, the heat exchange pipe 410, and the flexible connector 5, a straight flow path is formed between the cabinet 220 and the liquid cooling module 3, and between the liquid cooling module 3 and the dry cooler module 4, minimizing the turning of the flow path and making the coolant flow more smoothly.

[0029] In some specific embodiments of the cabinet module 2, refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the cabinet module 2 includes at least one row of cabinets 220. Each row of cabinets 220 contains multiple cabinets 220 distributed in the first horizontal direction. Each cabinet 220 is correspondingly provided with a branch pipe 230 extending vertically. The upper end of each branch pipe 230 is connected to the corresponding cooling main pipe 210. The cooling main pipe 210 is arranged directly above the corresponding row of cabinets 220. In this embodiment, the layout of the branch pipes 230 and the main pipes is further reasonably planned. The cooling main pipe 210 corresponds to the row of cabinets 220 up and down, reducing the horizontal layout space of the cooling main pipe 210. At the same time, the flow path of the coolant is shortened as much as possible to avoid cold loss. In addition, the vertical setting of the branch pipes 230 also makes full use of the space between the cabinets 220 and the side wall of the container 1, making the structure more compact, the shunt path the shortest, and the flow path smooth, further avoiding cold loss.

[0030] During specific implementation, the main cooling pipeline 210 is divided into a main liquid inlet pipeline 211 and a main liquid outlet pipeline 212. Both the main liquid inlet pipeline 211 and the main liquid outlet pipeline 212 are arranged above the corresponding row of cabinets 220. The branch pipeline 230 is divided into a branch liquid inlet pipeline 231 and a branch liquid outlet pipeline 232. The upper end of the branch liquid inlet pipeline 231 is connected to the main liquid inlet pipeline 211, and the lower end is connected to the inlet end of the internal heat dissipation channel of the cabinet 220. The upper end of the branch liquid outlet pipeline 232 is connected to the main liquid outlet pipeline 212, and the lower end is connected to the outlet end of the internal heat dissipation channel of the cabinet 220. Optionally, in order to avoid occupying too much space in the second horizontal direction, the branch liquid inlet pipe and the branch liquid outlet pipe are arranged along the first horizontal direction. Moreover, the main liquid inlet pipeline 211 and the main liquid outlet pipeline 212 are arranged in a staggered manner in the vertical direction and in the second horizontal direction, which can reduce the bending of the branch liquid inlet pipeline 231 and the branch liquid outlet pipeline 232 and ensure the smooth flow of the coolant.

[0031] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 to 4 , a first shunt pipe 6 is provided between the hot end pipeline 310 and the main cooling pipeline 210. The first shunt pipe 6 extends along the second horizontal direction, and the second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. Taking the flexible connector 5 between the main cooling pipeline 210 and the hot end pipeline 310 as the first flexible connector 510, the first flexible connector 510 is connected to the first shunt pipe 6. During specific implementation, each row of cabinets 220 is correspondingly provided with a main liquid inlet pipeline 211 and a main liquid outlet pipeline 212. There are two first shunt pipes 6, and the two first shunt pipes 6 are respectively used for liquid supply and liquid return. The main liquid inlet pipelines 211 of each row of cabinets 220 are respectively connected to the first shunt pipe 6 for liquid supply, and the main liquid outlet pipelines 212 of each row of cabinets 220 are respectively connected to the first shunt pipe 6 for liquid return. Correspondingly, there are two hot end pipelines 310, one of which is for liquid supply and is connected to the first shunt pipe 6 for liquid supply, and the other is for liquid return and is connected to the first shunt pipe 6 for liquid return. The figure exemplarily shows an embodiment with two rows of cabinets 220, and two groups of main liquid inlet pipelines 211 and main liquid outlet pipelines 212 are correspondingly arranged.

[0032] In this embodiment, by setting the first shunt pipe 6, the shunting of multiple rows of cabinets 220 is realized. Moreover, since each first shunt pipe 6 extends along the second horizontal direction and there is no bend in the first shunt pipe 6, the coolant flows more smoothly between the first shunt pipe 6 and the main liquid inlet pipeline 211, and between the first shunt pipe 6 and the main liquid outlet pipeline 212.

[0033] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 to 4, one end of the cold-end pipe 320 facing away from the heat exchange pipe 410 is connected to a second shunt pipe 7. The second shunt pipe 7 extends along a second horizontal direction, and the second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. In specific implementation, the dry cooler module 4 is provided with two groups of heat exchange pipes 410, one of which is used for liquid inlet and the other is used for liquid outlet; the second shunt pipe 7 is provided with two, one of which is used for liquid supply and the other is used for liquid return; the cold-end pipe 320 is provided with two groups, one of which is used for liquid supply and the other is used for liquid return; the heat exchange pipe 410 for liquid inlet is connected to the cold-end pipe 320 for liquid supply through a flexible connector 5, and the cold-end pipe 320 for liquid supply is then connected to the second shunt pipe 7 for liquid supply; the heat exchange pipe 410 for liquid outlet is connected to the cold-end pipe 320 for liquid return through a flexible connector 5, and the cold-end pipe 320 for liquid return is then connected to the second shunt pipe 7 for liquid return. In this embodiment, an exemplary arrangement is shown where the upper heat exchange pipe 410 is used for liquid inlet and the lower heat exchange pipe 410 is used for liquid outlet. Moreover, two heat exchange pipes 410 form a group, and two cold-end pipes 320 form a group.

[0034] In this embodiment, by setting the second shunt pipe 7, an effective heat exchange connection with the dry cooler module 4 is achieved. Moreover, since each second shunt pipe 7 extends along the second horizontal direction and there is no bend in the second shunt pipe 7, the coolant flows more smoothly between the second shunt pipe 7 and the cold-end pipe 320.

[0035] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 4 , both the hot-end pipe 310 and the cold-end pipe 320 are arranged at the upper part of the container 1, and one group of heat exchange pipes 410 is arranged at the upper part of the container 1. This embodiment takes into account that the installation positions of the various liquid cooling working parts 330 in the liquid cooling module 3 are relatively flexible. Some of the liquid cooling working parts 330 are selectively placed at the top, and then all the pipes that can be placed at the top are arranged at the top, so as to avoid the pipe laying method under the floor to the greatest extent, make full use of the space at the top of the container 1, reduce the design difficulty and construction difficulty, and improve the construction efficiency.

[0036] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 4, a first shunt pipe 6 is provided between the hot end pipe 310 and the main cooling pipe 210. The first shunt pipe 6 extends along a second horizontal direction which is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. Taking the flexible connector 5 between the main cooling pipe 210 and the hot end pipe 310 as the first flexible connector 510, the first flexible connector 510 is connected to the first shunt pipe 6. A sealed partition wall 8 is provided between the cabinet module 2 and the liquid cooling module 3. An auxiliary hose 15 is provided between the first shunt pipe 6 and the hot end pipe 310. The auxiliary hose 15 penetrates through the sealed partition wall 8, and the auxiliary hose 15 is in sealed cooperation with the sealed partition wall 8. By providing the sealed partition wall 8, the coolant circulation part in the liquid cooling module 3 is isolated from the cabinet module 2, avoiding the leakage of the coolant from affecting the normal operation of the cabinet 220. Moreover, since the temperature in the area where the cabinet module 2 is located is relatively high and the temperature in the area where the liquid cooling module 3 is located is relatively low, the isolation design can also avoid a large amount of condensed water generated at the intersection of the two areas from affecting the normal operation of the cabinet 220, improving the use safety. At the same time, in order to achieve effective cooling, the auxiliary hose 15 penetrates through the wall, so as to realize the wall penetration design when the wall penetration positions on the end pipe and the sealed partition wall 8 do not correspond to each other.

[0037] Optionally, there are two hot end pipes 310. One of them is used for supplying liquid and is connected to the first shunt pipe 6 for supplying liquid through the auxiliary hose 15, and the other is used for returning liquid and is connected to the first shunt pipe 6 for returning liquid through the auxiliary hose 15. Based on this, the implementation methods of the pipe wall penetration design include but are not limited to the following two: 1) One of the hot end pipes 310 penetrates through the wall itself, and the auxiliary hose 15 connected to the other hot end pipe 310 penetrates through the wall; 2) The auxiliary hoses 15 connected to the two hot end pipes 310 both penetrate through the wall. This embodiment exemplarily shows the solution of method 1). In this way, one of the rigid hot end pipes 310 can be fixedly connected to the sealed partition wall 8, which can achieve the purpose of effectively supporting the pipe through the sealed partition wall 8. On the one hand, it can reduce the number of pipe support frames, and on the other hand, it can improve the bonding strength between the liquid cooling module 3 and the container 1, thereby improving the structural stability of the liquid cooling module 3.

[0038] Optionally, a lifting bracket 14 is provided at the auxiliary hose 15 penetrating through the wall. The lifting bracket 14 is connected to the top wall of the container 1 and is used for lifting the penetrating part of the auxiliary hose 15, further improving the structural stability of the auxiliary hose 15.

[0039] In some specific embodiments for realizing wall penetration sealing, refer to Figures 5 to 7, the sealed partition wall 8 is provided with perforations, and clamps 9 are provided at the perforations. The clamp 9 includes a plurality of clamping plates 910 arranged around the center of the perforation. The plurality of clamping plates 910 enclose to form a pipe clamping space 960. The first flexible connector 510 or the hot-end pipe 310 passes through the pipe clamping space 960. The clamping plates 910 are movably connected to the sealed partition wall 8 along the radial direction of the perforation to adjust the size of the pipe clamping space 960. By adjusting the radial positions of the respective clamping plates 910, not only can the adjustment of the size of the clamping space be achieved, but also the adjustment of the position of the clamping space can be achieved. Furthermore, the installation requirements of pipes with different sizes and position parameters can be adapted, effective clamping and fixing of the pipes can be provided, and at the same time, it is also beneficial to the effective sealing of this wall-piercing position.

[0040] Optionally, the clamping plate 910 is provided with an oblong hole 911, and the long axis of the oblong hole 911 is parallel to the radial line of the perforation corresponding to the clamping plate 910. The sealed partition wall 8 is provided with a locking hole. The locking screw passes through the oblong hole 911 and extends into the locking hole. By moving the clamping plate 910 along the long axis of the oblong hole 911, the adjustment of the position of the clamping plate 910 can be achieved. After the adjustment is in place, tightening the locking screw can fix the clamping plate 910. Alternatively, the clamping plate 910 is provided with a slide rail, and the sealed partition wall 8 is provided with a slide groove. The extending directions of the slide rail and the slide groove are both parallel to the radial line of the perforation corresponding to the clamping plate 910. The slide rail extends into the slide groove and can slide in the slide groove. A setscrew is provided on the side of the slide groove. After the adjustment is in place, tighten the setscrew to make it press tightly against the slide rail to fix the position of the clamping plate 910. The rest of the embodiments are not listed one by one here.

[0041] Optionally, in order to achieve more effective sealing, sealant is coated at the gaps between the clamping plate 910 and the sealed partition wall 8 (including the gaps in the area where the sliding locking structure of the two is arranged), and at the gaps between the clamping plate 910 and the first flexible connector 510 or the hot-end pipe 310.

[0042] Optionally, the clamping plate 910 is arranged on the side of the sealed partition wall 8 facing the cabinet module 2 to facilitate obtaining a larger operating space.

[0043] On the basis of the above embodiments, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7, on one side of the clamping plate 910 facing the pipe clamping space 960, a clamping flange 920 is formed, and the clamping flange 920 contacts the first flexible connecting piece 510; a connecting flange 930 is also formed on the side of the clamping plate 910, and the connecting flange 930 is used to fit and connect with the connecting flange 930 on the adjacent clamping plate 910. By providing the clamping flange 920, the clamping contact area with the first flexible connecting piece 510 or the hot-end pipe 310 can be effectively increased, the fixing effect on the pipe is better, and it is also beneficial to improve the sealing performance of the clamping position; at the same time, by providing the connecting flange 930, on the basis that the clamping plate 910 and the sealing partition wall 8 can be locked, the position between the clamping plates 910 can be locked again through the connection of the connecting flange 930, and the structural stability and clamping effect of the fixture 9 as a whole are effectively improved. Among them, the fitting connection method between the two connecting flanges 930 includes but is not limited to being connected by bolts.

[0044] Optionally, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , a pipe sealing gasket 940 is provided on one side of the clamping flange 920 facing the pipe clamping space 960 to improve the sealing reliability between the clamping flange 920 and the first flexible connecting piece 510 or the hot-end pipe 310; a connecting sealing gasket 950 is provided between the two opposite connecting flanges 930 to improve the sealing reliability between the two connecting flanges 930; the pipe sealing gasket 940 and the connecting sealing gasket 950 are integrally connected to reduce the gap between the sealing gaskets and further improve the sealing reliability.

[0045] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 3 , a cable tray 10 is provided above the cabinet module 2, and the cable tray 10 is used to accommodate the cables extending from the cabinet 220; a pipe fixing bracket 11 is provided on the cable tray 10, and the main cooling pipe 210 is fixed to the cable tray 10 through the pipe fixing bracket 11. In this embodiment, the space on the cable tray 10 is fully utilized to fix the main cooling pipe 210. Since there is a large amount of free space around the cable tray 10, it is convenient to fix the pipeline, and the structure of the pipe fixing bracket 11 can be greatly simplified. Compared with installing the pipe on the top wall of the container 1, the installation process is more time-saving and labor-saving. Moreover, the height of the main cooling pipe 210 is relatively low, which is beneficial to shortening the length of the branch pipe 230, thereby shortening the coolant circulation path, making the coolant circulation smoother and reducing the cold loss.

[0046] In specific implementation, the main cooling pipeline 210 includes a main liquid inlet pipeline 211 and a main liquid outlet pipeline 212 that respectively extend along the first horizontal direction. The two are arranged vertically staggered. The pipeline located above (such as the main liquid inlet pipeline 211) is fixed above the cable tray 10 through a pipeline fixing bracket 11 (such as a fixing ring), and the pipeline located below (such as the main liquid outlet pipeline 212) is fixed below the cable tray 10 through a pipeline fixing bracket 11 (such as a fixing ring), which has a higher space utilization rate for the spaces on both the upper and lower sides of the cable tray 10.

[0047] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 to 4 , the liquid cooling module 3 includes a plurality of liquid cooling working parts 330. Some of the liquid cooling working parts 330 (such as liquid pumps) are relatively large in volume and need to be installed on the bottom wall of the container 1 by setting up an installation bracket 12. There are also some relatively light liquid cooling working parts 330 (such as degassing tanks and liquid replenishing tanks) fixed to the upper part of the sealed partition wall 8, so as to be conveniently docked with the pipelines above, while avoiding occupying too much planar space and reducing the pipeline installation length. In fact, in this embodiment, according to the arrangement mode of the liquid cooling working parts 330 and the pipeline arrangement mode of the dry cooler module 4, the pipelines in the liquid cooling module 3 are divided into upper and lower parts, and heat exchange pipelines 410 are respectively formed above and below the dry cooler module 4. The pipelines above and below the liquid cooling module 3 respectively form cold end pipelines 320 corresponding to the heat exchange pipelines 410.

[0048] Optionally, in order to achieve installation convenience and adjustability, the installation bracket 12 includes a plurality of bottom support rods, a plurality of vertical support rods and a plurality of top support rods. The plurality of bottom support rods enclose to form a base structure, and the adjacent two bottom support rods are detachably connected. The number of bottom support rods can be selected according to the installation requirements; the bottom support rods are detachably connected to the bottom ends of the vertical support rods, and a plurality of bottom installation points are provided along the long axis of the bottom support rods. The vertical support rods can be selectively connected to the bottom installation points according to the actual installation requirements; the connection mode of the top support rods and the vertical support rods is similar to that of the bottom support rods, and will not be elaborated here.

[0049] In some embodiments, in the liquid cooling module 3, both the pipelines below and above are formed by combining horizontal pipelines extending along the second horizontal direction and longitudinal pipelines extending along the first horizontal direction, reducing the bending between the pipelines and ensuring smooth flow.

[0050] Optionally, a pipe support 13 is provided below the horizontal pipe and / or the vertical pipe located below to maintain the suspended design of the pipe. In specific implementation, the pipe support 13 includes a bottom crossbar of the support, a plurality of vertical rods of the support, a top crossbar of the support, and a pipe fixing ring. The bottom crossbar of the support is connected to the bottom wall of the container 1; the bottom end of the vertical rod of the support is detachably connected to the bottom crossbar of the support, and the bottom crossbar of the support is provided with a plurality of bottom mounting points along its long axis, and the vertical rod of the support can be selectively connected to the bottom mounting points according to actual installation requirements; the top crossbar of the support is detachably connected to the top end of the vertical rod of the support, and the top crossbar of the support is provided with a plurality of top mounting points along its long axis, and the vertical rod of the support can be selectively connected to the top mounting points according to actual installation requirements; the pipe fixing ring is fixed on the top crossbar of the support and realizes the fixation of the pipe through socket connection with the pipe. The pipe support 13 of this solution has a simple structure and a flexible setting method, and the size and installation position of the pipe support 13 can be adjusted according to actual use requirements, making it more convenient to use.

[0051] Based on the same inventive concept, this embodiment also provides a container data center, which includes the pipe structure of the liquid cooling system described above, and further includes a container 1, a cabinet module 2, a liquid cooling module 3, and a dry cooler module 4 are all arranged in the container 1.

[0052] Compared with the prior art, the container data center provided in this embodiment, by adopting the above-mentioned pipe structure of the liquid cooling system, does not need to adjust the structure of each module itself and the setting position of the pipe during the process of docking the pipes of adjacent modules, eliminating the debugging steps in pipe construction, and thus can effectively shorten the construction time and further save the construction cost.

[0053] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pipeline architecture of a liquid cooling system, characterized in that, Including: A cabinet module (2), a liquid cooling module (3) and an air-cooled condenser module (4) disposed in a container (1), and the cabinet module (2), the liquid cooling module (3) and the air-cooled condenser module (4) are sequentially distributed along a first horizontal direction; The cabinet module (2) has a cabinet (220) and a main cooling pipeline (210) erected above the cabinet (220). The liquid cooling module (3) has a hot end pipeline (310) corresponding to the main cooling pipeline (210) and a cold end pipeline (320) corresponding to the air-cooled condenser module (4). The air-cooled condenser module (4) has a heat exchange pipeline (410) corresponding to the cold end pipeline (320); A flexible connector (5) is respectively connected between the main cooling pipeline (210) and the hot end pipeline (310), and between the cold end pipeline (320) and the heat exchange pipeline (410). The flexible connector (5) has an internal passage for the coolant to pass through.

2. The pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main cooling pipeline (210), the hot end pipeline (310), the cold end pipeline (320) and the heat exchange pipeline (410) all extend in the first horizontal direction. The flexible connector (5) between the main cooling pipeline (210) and the hot end pipeline (310) and the flexible connector (5) between the cold end pipeline (320) and the heat exchange pipeline (410) both extend in the first horizontal direction, so that the main cooling pipeline (210), the flexible connector (5) and the hot end pipeline (310) are sequentially connected to form a straight pipeline, and the cold end pipeline (320), the flexible connector (5) and the heat exchange pipeline (410) are sequentially connected to form a straight pipeline.

3. The pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system according to claim 2, characterized in that, A first shunt pipe (6) is provided between the hot end pipeline (310) and the main cooling pipeline (210). The first shunt pipe (6) extends in a second horizontal direction, and the second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; taking the flexible connector (5) between the main cooling pipeline (210) and the hot end pipeline (310) as a first flexible connector (510), the first flexible connector (510) is connected to the first shunt pipe (6).

4. The pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system according to claim 2, wherein, One end of the cold end pipeline (320) away from the heat exchange pipeline (410) is connected to a second shunt pipe (7). The second shunt pipe (7) extends in the second horizontal direction, and the second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

5. The pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system according to claim 1, wherein, A first shunt pipe (6) is provided between the hot-end pipe (310) and the main cooling pipe (210). The first shunt pipe (6) extends along a second horizontal direction, and the second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. Taking the flexible connector (5) between the main cooling pipe (210) and the hot-end pipe (310) as a first flexible connector (510), the first flexible connector (510) is connected to the first shunt pipe (6). A sealed partition wall (8) is provided between the cabinet module (2) and the liquid cooling module (3). An auxiliary hose (15) is provided between the first shunt pipe (6) and the hot-end pipe (310). The auxiliary hose (15) penetrates through the sealed partition wall (8), and the auxiliary hose (15) is in sealing cooperation with the sealed partition wall (8).

6. The pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system according to claim 5, wherein, Perforations are provided on the sealed partition wall (8). Clamps (9) are provided at the perforations. The clamps (9) include a plurality of clamping plates (910) arranged around the center of the perforation. The plurality of clamping plates (910) enclose to form a pipe clamping space (960). The clamping plates (910) are movably connected to the sealed partition wall (8) along the radial direction of the perforation to adjust the size of the pipe clamping space (960).

7. The pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system according to claim 6, wherein, A clamping flange (920) is formed on one side of the clamping plate (910) facing the pipe clamping space (960). The clamping flange (920) contacts the auxiliary hose (15). A connecting flange (930) is further formed on the side of the clamping plate (910) and is used for fitting and connecting with the connecting flange (930) on the adjacent clamping plate (910).

8. The pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system according to claim 7, characterized in that, A pipe sealing gasket (940) is provided on one side of the clamping flange (920) facing the pipe clamping space (960). A connecting sealing gasket (950) is provided between two opposite connecting flanges (930). The pipe sealing gasket (940) and the connecting sealing gasket (950) are integrally connected.

9. The pipeline architecture of the liquid cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A cable tray (10) is provided above the cabinet module (2). A pipe fixing bracket (11) is provided on the cable tray (10). The main cooling pipe (210) is fixed to the cable tray (10) through the pipe fixing bracket (11).

10. A container data center, characterized in that, A pipe structure of the liquid cooling system according to any one of claims 1-9 is included.

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