Offshore computing power platform structure

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of green computing power, and discloses an offshore computing power platform structure. Compared with a Microsoft Natick seabed data center project, the computing power unit module and the offshore fixed foundation are integrated into a whole. Through integrated design and installation, extra occupation of land resources is avoided, and the overall deployment cost of the computing power center is effectively reduced. In an operation mechanism, the platform is directly supplied with power by offshore green energy, and local consumption of offshore power is realized; and meanwhile, deep seawater is used as a stable cold source for efficient heat dissipation, so that the energy consumption and the long-term operation cost of the heat dissipation system are greatly reduced. In addition, a built-in operation and maintenance elevator is arranged in the fixed foundation, and efficient and low-cost operation and maintenance of the computing power system are guaranteed. According to the method, deep integration of the computing power system and the offshore fixed foundation in structure and function is achieved, and a high-economical-efficiency and high-reliability solution is provided for construction of a computing power center.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of green computing technology, specifically to the structure of offshore computing platforms. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of new-generation information technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence, society's demand for data storage and computing capabilities is growing exponentially, driving the construction of computing infrastructure into a phase of rapid expansion. As the core infrastructure carrying computing, transportation, and storage capabilities, the layout and operational efficiency of computing centers directly affect the quality of digital economy development. Existing land-based computing centers have high electricity and heat dissipation costs, while offshore computing centers are still in their infancy.

[0003] Traditional solutions, such as Microsoft's Natick seabed data center project, involve sealing the data center in a sealed container and sinking it to the seabed using specialized vessels, resulting in high deployment costs. Secondly, if a hardware failure occurs, the entire module must be salvaged for maintenance or upgrades. This makes the deployment, maintenance, or upgrade of seabed data centers technically complex and extremely costly. Furthermore, with the reduction of national subsidies for offshore power generation, power generation companies are increasingly facing the challenge of integrating offshore power. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a solution that can both directly integrate offshore energy and provide an efficient, low-cost computing platform architecture. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a marine computing platform structure to solve the problems of complex technology and extremely high cost in deploying, maintaining or upgrading traditional computing centers.

[0005] The offshore computing platform structure provided by this invention includes a fixed foundation, computing unit modules, a cooling module, a power supply module, and a data transmission module. The fixed foundation is fixedly installed on the seabed to support the power generation module, and has an internal accommodating space. The computing unit modules are installed inside the accommodating space. The cooling module is thermally coupled to the computing unit modules and uses seawater as a cold source to dissipate heat from the computing unit modules. The power supply module is electrically connected to the computing unit modules to provide them with operating power. The data transmission module is communicatively connected to the computing unit modules to enable data exchange between the computing unit modules and external networks.

[0006] Beneficial Effects: Compared to the Microsoft Natick seabed data center project, this solution integrates computing unit modules with a fixed offshore foundation, avoiding additional land occupation and effectively reducing the overall deployment cost of the computing center. In terms of operation, the platform is directly powered by offshore green energy, achieving on-site consumption of offshore electricity; simultaneously, it utilizes deep seawater as a stable cooling source for efficient heat dissipation, significantly reducing the energy consumption and long-term operating costs of the cooling system. Furthermore, the fixed foundation is equipped with a built-in maintenance elevator, ensuring efficient and low-cost operation and maintenance of the computing system, thereby reducing the long-term operating costs of the computing center. In short, it achieves deep structural and functional integration of the computing system and the offshore fixed foundation, providing a highly economical and reliable solution for the construction of green computing centers.

[0007] In one alternative implementation, the computing unit module is provided with one or more sealed chambers on its exterior, and the sealed chambers are filled with inert gas.

[0008] Beneficial effects: By placing the computing unit module in a sealed chamber filled with inert gas, and completely replacing the air with chemically inert gases such as nitrogen and argon, the contact between oxygen, water vapor, and salt spray and electronic components is fundamentally isolated, providing a near-ideal, non-corrosive clean operating environment for precision equipment.

[0009] In one optional embodiment, the offshore computing platform structure further includes a vibration isolation module, which comprises a vibration isolation base and vibration isolation elements. The vibration isolation base is installed on the bottom wall of the accommodating space and is also installed at the bottom of the sealed compartment; the vibration isolation elements are disposed between the vibration isolation base and the sealed compartment.

[0010] Beneficial effects: By setting a vibration isolation base at the bottom of the sealed chamber and installing vibration isolation elements between the vibration isolation base and the sealed chamber, the continuous high-frequency and high-amplitude mechanical vibrations generated by wave loads, ocean current impacts, and wind turbine impeller rotation can be effectively attenuated, thereby providing a stable physical operating environment for computing equipment.

[0011] In one alternative embodiment, the vibration isolation element includes a vibration isolation spring and a damper arranged in parallel.

[0012] Beneficial effects: By setting the vibration isolation spring and the damper in parallel, the vibration isolation spring is mainly responsible for bearing the weight of the computing unit module and providing appropriate flexible support to isolate high-frequency vibration, ensuring that the equipment maintains a stable installation height and level; the damper is specifically used to dissipate vibration energy, suppress system resonance peaks, and achieve decoupling design of stiffness and damping, thereby obtaining optimal vibration isolation performance.

[0013] In one optional embodiment, the cooling module includes an internal cooling circuit, an external cooling circuit, and seawater inlet / outlet circuits. The internal cooling circuit circulates coolant to absorb the heat generated by the computing unit module; the external cooling circuit exchanges heat with the internal cooling circuit via a heat exchanger; the seawater inlet / outlet circuits draw in external seawater to remove heat from the external cooling circuit and discharge the heat-exchanged seawater back into the sea.

[0014] Beneficial effects: By setting up seawater inlet and outlet loops, deep ocean water is used as the final cold source. Since deep seawater maintains a low temperature year-round (typically 4℃-15℃), far below air temperature, the seawater is introduced into the heat exchanger through the external cooling loop, exchanging heat with the coolant in the internal cooling loop. This efficiently removes the heat generated by the servers, eliminating the need for the cooling system to consume almost any additional energy for cooling (such as compressor air conditioning), thus maintaining the power usage efficiency (PUE) of the computing center within the target range. Simultaneously, through the indirect heat exchange design between the internal and external cooling loops, the coolant circulates in the closed internal cooling loop, directly contacting heat-generating components such as servers to absorb heat, while the seawater flows in the external cooling loop. The two only exchange heat within the heat exchanger, without direct contact, preventing direct corrosion of servers and other precision equipment by seawater. Even if the heat exchanger leaks, seawater will not enter the internal cooling loop and contaminate electronic equipment, achieving clean heat transfer.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, the fixed foundation has a cylindrical section comprising a plurality of peripheral compartments arranged circumferentially, each of which is used to install the computing unit module.

[0016] Beneficial effects: By using multiple peripheral compartments arranged circumferentially inside the cylinder to install computing unit modules, each compartment can independently accommodate a complete computing unit module, so that the heat source is evenly distributed along the circumference of the cylinder, and the heat is uniformly carried away from the periphery to the center or from the center to the periphery, avoiding local heat accumulation and improving the heat exchange efficiency of the overall heat dissipation system.

[0017] In one alternative embodiment, the cylinder further includes a central compartment centrally located among the plurality of peripheral compartments.

[0018] Beneficial effects: By arranging a central compartment among multiple peripheral compartments, the central compartment allows various pipelines (cables, coolant pipes, communication optical fibers) to be laid radially from the center to the peripheral compartments, resulting in the shortest path and neat wiring. This reduces pipeline crossings and the use of compartment sealing gaskets, thereby reducing construction difficulty and improving facility reliability.

[0019] In one optional implementation, the offshore computing platform structure further includes an operation and maintenance module, which includes an elevator. The elevator is installed in the central compartment and connects vertically to the center of the structure above the water surface.

[0020] Beneficial effects: By installing an elevator in the central compartment, which leads directly to the center of the structure above the water surface on the fixed foundation, a convenient and safe access route can be provided for maintenance personnel. After arriving at the central compartment, personnel can enter each computing unit module through the hatches facing the center in each of the outer compartments, eliminating the need to set up separate external passages in the outer compartments, thereby simplifying the structure and improving maintenance efficiency.

[0021] In one optional embodiment, the sealed chamber is provided with a sealed chamber door, which includes an outer chamber door, an airlock chamber, and an inner chamber door arranged in sequence.

[0022] Beneficial effects: By incorporating an outer hatch, an airlock, and an inner hatch, the process of personnel entering and exiting the sealed chamber is broken down into multiple steps: opening the outer hatch, replacing the airlock, and opening the inner hatch. This ensures that the environment inside the sealed chamber is isolated from the external environment, thereby maintaining the inert gas environment and slightly positive pressure state within the sealed chamber. Simultaneously, by using the airlock as a buffer zone, gas replacement can be performed, reducing the loss of inert gas within the sealed chamber and thus lowering the frequency and cost of gas replenishment during long-term operation.

[0023] In one optional implementation, the power supply module includes a power supply unit and an energy storage unit. The power supply unit supplies power to the computing unit module, and the energy storage unit is used for peak shaving and valley filling and serves as a backup power source for the computing unit module.

[0024] Beneficial effects: By setting up energy storage units as backup power, power can be seamlessly taken over when wind turbine power generation is insufficient or during sudden power outages, ensuring the continuous operation of computing unit modules and avoiding interruptions in computing tasks, data loss, or hardware shutdowns due to power outages, thus improving the continuity and reliability of computing services. Simultaneously, excess energy can be stored when wind power output exceeds computing demand (such as during periods of strong wind at night), and released to supplement it when wind power output is insufficient or computing demand peaks. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1A partial perspective view of the structure of the offshore computing platform provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional view of the cylindrical section of the offshore computing platform structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the offshore computing platform structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the sealed compartment in the structure of the offshore computing platform provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cooling module in the offshore computing platform structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Fixed foundation; 101. Tube section; 102. Bulkhead; 103. Outer perimeter compartment; 104. Central compartment; 105. Embedded section; 106. Transition section; 107. Tower section; 108. Web plate; 109. Sector-shaped hatch; 110. Outer hatch; 111. Airlock; 112. Inner hatch; 113. Anti-corrosion coating; 114. Sealing strip; 201. Sealed chamber; 202. Server; 203. Inert gas; 3. Cooling module; 301. Internal cooling circuit; 302. External cooling circuit; 303. Heat exchanger; 304. Seawater inlet and outlet circuit; 305. Internal cooling circulation pump; 306. Seawater extraction pump; 307. Cold source seawater inlet; 308. Hot seawater outlet; 401. Power supply unit; 402. Energy storage unit; 5. Data transmission module; 6. Operation and maintenance module; 601. Elevator; 701. Vibration isolation base; 702. Vibration isolation spring; 703. Damper; 801. Gas circulation and purification assembly; 802. Gas replenishment and pressure regulation assembly; 803. Pressure sensor; 804. Temperature and humidity sensor; 805. Smoke sensor; 806. Corrosive gas sensor; A. Seabed surface. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] The following is combined Figures 1 to 5 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the provided offshore computing platform structure includes a fixed foundation 1, a computing unit module, a cooling module 3, a power supply module, and a data transmission module 5.

[0031] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the fixed foundation 1 is fixedly installed on the seabed to support the power generation module. The fixed foundation 1 has an internal storage space. The computing unit module is installed inside the storage space. The cooling module 3 is thermally coupled to the computing unit module and is used to draw seawater as a cold source to dissipate heat from the computing unit module. The power supply module is electrically connected to the computing unit module and is used to provide working power to the computing unit module. The data transmission module 5 is communicatively connected to the computing unit module and is used to realize data exchange between the computing unit module and the external network.

[0032] Compared to the Microsoft Natick seabed data center project, this solution integrates the computing unit modules within the offshore foundation, making full use of the unused space in the foundation structure and avoiding additional land occupation. Furthermore, the integrated design and installation of the computing unit modules and fixed foundation 1 effectively reduces the overall deployment cost of the computing center. In terms of operation, the platform is directly powered by offshore green energy, achieving on-site consumption of offshore electricity; simultaneously, it utilizes deep seawater as a stable cold source for efficient heat dissipation, significantly reducing the energy consumption and long-term operating costs of the cooling system.

[0033] In addition, the fixed base 1 has a built-in maintenance elevator, which ensures efficient and low-cost operation and maintenance of the computing power system.

[0034] That is, it can achieve deep integration of computing power systems and offshore fixed foundations in terms of structure and function, providing a highly economical and reliable solution for the construction of green computing power centers.

[0035] It should be noted that no specific limitations are made on the construction of the fixed foundation 1.

[0036] For example, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the fixed foundation 1 has a cylindrical section 101, and the accommodating space is formed inside the cylindrical section 101.

[0037] This configuration, by limiting the fixed foundation 1 to a cylindrical foundation, ensures that the computing unit module, cooling module 3, power supply module, and data transmission module 5 can be effectively accommodated inside the foundation, avoiding the technical risk that the solution cannot be implemented due to insufficient space.

[0038] Furthermore, no specific limitations are made on the construction of the fixed foundation 1.

[0039] For example, the outer wall profile of the fixed foundation 1 is cylindrical, frustum-shaped, or a combination shape composed of multiple cylindrical segments with different radial dimensions.

[0040] As one embodiment, the fixed foundation 1 consists of at least two cylindrical sections with different radial dimensions and a transition section 106 installed between the two cylindrical sections.

[0041] Preferably, the fixed foundation 1 further includes an embedded section 105, a transition section 106, and a tower section 107.

[0042] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the lower part of the embedded section 105 is open and is filled with soil after being installed and pressed into the seabed surface A. The upper part of the embedded section 105 is used to install the cylindrical section 101, and the cylindrical section 101 is used to install the computing unit module.

[0043] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cylindrical section 101 is provided with several partitions 102, which divide the accommodating space into multiple independent compartments.

[0044] This configuration, by setting several partitions 102 inside the cylindrical section 101, can act as reinforcing ribs, dividing the cylindrical section 101 into multiple small compartments, improving the overall structural rigidity and stability of the fixed foundation, effectively resisting wave, ocean current, wind load and complex alternating loads generated by the operation of the upper wind turbine, reducing the risk of elliptic deformation of the cross section of the cylindrical section 101, thereby extending the fatigue life of the foundation structure in harsh marine environments and ensuring its long-term safe service.

[0045] Meanwhile, by dividing the storage space into multiple independent compartments, even if a sudden accident occurs inside a compartment (such as server 202 overheating and catching fire, coolant leakage, or electrical short circuit), the spread of fire, liquid diffusion, or intrusion of harmful gases will be effectively limited due to the barrier effect of partition 102. The accident will be controlled within a single compartment, avoiding a chain failure of the entire computing center, thereby improving the overall security and fault tolerance of the system.

[0046] It can be noted that there is no specific limitation on the installation form of the partition 102. It can be arranged at intervals along the height direction or at intervals along the circumferential direction of the fixed foundation 1.

[0047] Preferably, the partitions 102 are arranged in groups, with multiple groups of partitions 102 arranged at intervals along the height direction, and the partitions 102 in each group arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the fixed foundation 1.

[0048] Of course, the upper part of the cylindrical base section can also be set as a frustum-shaped enclosed space.

[0049] It can be noted that the outer side of the cylindrical section 101 is also provided with a web plate 108. There are multiple web plates 108, which are evenly distributed around the circumference and are used to connect the cylindrical section 101 and the transition section 106 to enhance the overall structural rigidity.

[0050] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cylindrical section 101 includes multiple peripheral compartments 103 arranged circumferentially, and each peripheral compartment 103 is used to install computing unit modules.

[0051] With this configuration, multiple peripheral compartments 103 arranged circumferentially inside the cylindrical section 101 are all used as computing center sealed compartments 201 for installing computing unit modules. Each compartment can independently accommodate a complete computing unit module, so that the heat source is evenly distributed circumferentially along the cylindrical section 101, and the heat is uniformly carried away from the periphery to the center or from the center to the periphery, avoiding local heat accumulation and improving the heat exchange efficiency of the overall heat dissipation system.

[0052] Meanwhile, after the sealed compartment 201 is placed inside the outer peripheral compartment 103, it forms a "compartment-within-compartment" structure.

[0053] It should be noted that the number of outer perimeter compartments 103 is not specifically limited in this embodiment, and can be one, two or more.

[0054] Preferably, the number of outer perimeter compartments 103 is six.

[0055] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cylindrical section 101 also includes a central compartment 104, which is centrally located among multiple peripheral compartments 103.

[0056] This configuration, by arranging a central compartment 104 among multiple peripheral compartments 103, allows various pipelines (cables, coolant pipes, communication optical fibers) to be laid radially from the center to the peripheral compartments, resulting in the shortest path and neat wiring. This reduces pipeline crossings and the use of compartment sealing gaskets, thereby reducing construction difficulty and improving facility reliability.

[0057] It can be noted that the central compartment 104 is used for cooling module 3 and power supply module.

[0058] It can be noted that the central compartment 104 is equipped with a fan-shaped hatch 109 for opening or closing.

[0059] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the offshore computing platform structure also includes an operation and maintenance module 6, which includes an elevator 601. The elevator 601 is installed in the central compartment 104 and is vertically connected to the center of the structure above the water surface.

[0060] This configuration, by installing an elevator 601 in the central compartment 104, directly connects to the structural center above the water surface of the fixed foundation 1, providing a convenient and safe access route for maintenance personnel. After arriving at the central compartment 104, personnel can enter each computing unit module through the hatches facing the center in each of the outer compartments 103, eliminating the need to set up separate external passages in the outer compartments 103, thereby simplifying the structure and improving maintenance efficiency.

[0061] It can be noted that an elevator 601 is located at the center of the transition section 106, and a small peripheral compartment 103 is installed outside the elevator 601 for installing small computing unit modules.

[0062] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the offshore computing platform structure also includes a vibration isolation module, which includes a vibration isolation base 701 and vibration isolation elements. The vibration isolation base 701 is installed on the bottom wall of the accommodating space and is also installed at the bottom of the sealed cabin; the vibration isolation elements are disposed between the vibration isolation base 701 and the sealed cabin.

[0063] This configuration, by setting a vibration isolation base 701 at the bottom of the sealed chamber and setting vibration isolation elements between the vibration isolation base 701 and the sealed chamber, can effectively attenuate the continuous high-frequency and high-amplitude mechanical vibrations generated by wave loads, ocean current impacts, and wind turbine impeller rotation, thereby providing a stable physical operating environment for computing equipment.

[0064] It can be noted that the vibration isolation element includes a vibration isolation spring 702 and a damper 703 arranged in parallel.

[0065] With this configuration, the vibration isolation spring 702 and the damper 703 are connected in parallel. The vibration isolation spring 702 is mainly responsible for bearing the weight of the computing unit module and providing appropriate flexible support to isolate high-frequency vibrations, ensuring that the equipment maintains a stable installation height and level. The damper 703 is specifically used to dissipate vibration energy, suppress system resonance peaks, and achieve decoupling design of stiffness and damping, thereby obtaining optimal vibration isolation performance.

[0066] Preferably, the damper 703 is a magnetorheological damper 703, whose damping force is adaptively adjusted by the control module according to the real-time monitored sea state vibration characteristics, so as to achieve dynamic and efficient vibration isolation of precision equipment such as servers 202 in the sealed cabin 201 of the computing center.

[0067] The control module includes a gas circulation and purification component 801, which includes a gas circulation pump and a gas purification device. The gas circulation pump extracts the inert gas 203 from the sealed chamber 201, then transfers it to the gas purification device to remove impurities and moisture before transferring it back to the sealed chamber 201, thereby ensuring that the purity and dryness of the gas in the chamber meet the usage requirements.

[0068] Furthermore, the control module also includes a gas replenishment and pressure regulation component 802, which includes a storage tank and a detection element. The storage tank is used to store inert gas 203, and the detection element includes a pressure sensor 803, which is used to detect the air pressure inside the cabin. When the air pressure is lower than a preset micro-positive pressure threshold, the gas outlet of the storage tank is opened to replenish inert gas 203 into the cabin, thereby maintaining a stable positive pressure difference and effectively preventing external moisture and corrosive gases from flowing into the cabin.

[0069] It should be noted that the detection components also include a temperature and humidity sensor 804, a smoke sensor 805, and a corrosive gas sensor 806, used to detect temperature and humidity, the presence of smoke, and corrosive gases. For example, it can provide early warnings when temperature and humidity rise, air pressure drops, or smoke or corrosive gases are present.

[0070] This setup enables comprehensive, 24 / 7 automated monitoring of the cabin environment. Furthermore, the monitoring data can serve as trigger signals for initiating gas circulation and purification, replenishing inert gas 203, or triggering fire alarms, ensuring the long-term unmanned and safe operation of the computing center.

[0071] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the computing unit module has one or more sealed chambers 201 on its exterior, and the sealed chambers 201 are filled with inert gas 203.

[0072] This configuration, by placing the computing unit module inside a sealed chamber 201 filled with inert gas 203, completely replaces air with chemically inert gases such as nitrogen and argon, fundamentally isolating oxygen, water vapor, and salt spray from contact with electronic components, thus providing a near-ideal, non-corrosive clean operating environment for precision equipment.

[0073] It can be noted that, as a supporting design, the entrance of the sealed chamber 201 is equipped with a sealed door to ensure the stability of the internal environment when maintenance personnel enter and exit.

[0074] Furthermore, the sealed hatch adopts a structure with an airlock chamber 111. When maintenance personnel enter or exit, the gas replacement procedure of the airlock chamber 111 ensures that the inert gas environment in the main cabin is not disrupted.

[0075] Specifically, each sealed hatch includes an outer hatch 110, an airlock 111, and an inner hatch 112 connected in sequence. Along the radial direction of the fixed foundation 1, the outer hatch 110 serves as the entrance for maintenance personnel to enter the airlock 111, the airlock 111 is installed on the side of the outer hatch 112 near the sealed compartment 201, and the inner hatch 112 serves as the entrance for maintenance personnel to enter the sealed compartment 201 from within the airlock 111.

[0076] This configuration, with its outer hatch 110, airlock 111, and inner hatch 112, breaks down the process of personnel entering and exiting the sealed chamber 201 into multiple steps: opening the outer hatch 110, purging the airlock 111, and opening the inner hatch 112. This ensures that the environment inside the sealed chamber 201 is isolated from the external environment, thereby maintaining the inert gas environment and slightly positive pressure state within the sealed chamber 201. Simultaneously, by using the airlock 111 as a buffer zone, gas replacement can be performed, reducing the loss of inert gas within the sealed chamber 201, thus lowering the frequency and cost of gas replenishment during long-term operation.

[0077] Specifically, the operator enters the airlock 111 and closes the outer hatch 110. Then, the operator initiates a gas replacement procedure in the airlock 111, extracts the air from the airlock 111, and injects inert gas 203 with the same composition as the sealed chamber 201, so that the pressure inside and outside the airlock 111 is balanced. After the pressure is balanced, the maintenance personnel open the inner hatch 112 and enter the sealed chamber to maintain the computing unit module inside.

[0078] Similarly, after the maintenance personnel complete the maintenance work on the computing unit module, they return via the same route.

[0079] This setup ensures that the inert gas environment 203 and the slightly positive pressure state inside the outer perimeter compartment 103 will not be disrupted during the entry and exit of maintenance personnel.

[0080] It can be explained that the sealed chamber 201 maintains a slightly positive pressure state (i.e., the air pressure inside the chamber is slightly higher than the external ambient air pressure), which can ensure that even if minor sealing defects or weld micro-cracks occur in the chamber after long-term operation, the inert gas inside the chamber will seep out due to the higher internal pressure, while the humid air, salt spray or seawater outside cannot seep in. This ensures that the sealed chamber can maintain the purity of the internal environment even under non-ideal sealing conditions, thus improving its adaptability to long-term service.

[0081] It can be noted that the outer wall of the sealed chamber 201 is coated with an epoxy resin anti-corrosion coating 113 as a physical isolation barrier.

[0082] Furthermore, in practical applications, the areas where condensate accumulates are identified, and anode blocks are laid to implement cathodic protection.

[0083] It should be noted that, to ensure the airtightness of the sealed chamber 201, the chamber body adopts a fully welded sealed structure of corrosion-resistant steel plates. The welds have been tested for airtightness to ensure no leakage, forming the airtight foundation. Each power supply, communication and cooling pipeline passing through the chamber is centrally sealed through a modular sealing plate. Each pipeline is independently compressed with a single rubber sealing plug and is completely potted with epoxy resin to achieve an IP68 protection level. The chamber door adopts an embedded structure, which automatically compresses using the slight positive pressure inside the chamber, combined with the high elasticity sealing strip 114 and multi-point linkage locking, to achieve a dual seal of slight positive pressure and mechanical compression, effectively resisting the corrosion of high humidity and salt spray.

[0084] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the cooling module 3 includes an internal cooling circuit 301, an external cooling circuit 302, and a seawater inlet / outlet circuit 304. The internal cooling circuit 301 circulates coolant to absorb the heat generated by the computing unit module; the external cooling circuit 302 exchanges heat with the internal cooling circuit 301 through a heat exchanger 303; the seawater inlet / outlet circuit 304 is used to draw external seawater into the external cooling circuit 302 to remove heat, and then discharge the heat-exchanged seawater back into the sea.

[0085] With this setup, by setting up seawater inlet and outlet loops 304, deep ocean water is used as the final cold source. Since deep seawater is kept at a low temperature all year round (usually 4℃-15℃), which is much lower than the air temperature, the seawater is introduced into the heat exchanger 303 through the external cooling loop 302 to exchange heat with the coolant in the internal cooling loop 301. This efficiently removes the heat generated by the server 202, so that the heat dissipation system hardly needs to consume additional energy for cooling (such as compressor air conditioning), thereby maintaining the power usage efficiency (PUE) of the computing center within the target range.

[0086] Meanwhile, through the indirect heat exchange design of the internal cooling circuit 301 and the external cooling circuit 302, the coolant circulates in the closed internal cooling circuit 301, directly contacting the heat-generating components such as the server 202 to absorb heat, while the seawater flows in the external cooling circuit 302. The two only exchange heat within the heat exchanger 303 and do not come into contact with each other, thus avoiding direct corrosion of the server 202 and other precision equipment by the seawater. Even if the heat exchanger 303 leaks, the seawater will not enter the internal cooling circuit 301 and contaminate the electronic equipment, achieving clean heat transfer.

[0087] It can be explained that in the internal cooling circuit 301, the computing server 202 dissipates heat through cold plate liquid cooling or immersion liquid cooling, and the coolant exchanges heat with the heat source surface through indirect or direct contact. The coolant circulates in the internal cooling system under the action of the internal cooling circulation pump 305.

[0088] In the heat exchanger 303, the coolant indirectly contacts the seawater cold source for heat exchange, and the heat generated by the server 202 is finally transferred to the seawater.

[0089] Furthermore, the seawater inlet / outlet circuit 304 includes a seawater extraction pump 306. The upstream of the seawater extraction pump 306 is connected to a cold source seawater inlet 307, which is connected to the deep ocean layer to pump deep ocean seawater into the external cold circuit 302 and complete heat exchange in the heat exchanger 303. The outlet of the heat exchanger 303 is also connected to a heated seawater outlet 308 to discharge the heat-exchanged seawater to the deep ocean layer.

[0090] It should be noted that a certain distance is set between the seawater inlet and outlet to ensure that the temperature of the pumped seawater meets the requirements.

[0091] It should be noted that, due to the limited space within the transition section 106 and the small number of servers 202, there is no need to pump seawater in. At this time, the coolant pipeline is arranged closely to the outer wall of the entire transition section 106, thereby indirectly contacting the seawater cold source and increasing the heat exchange area.

[0092] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the power supply module includes a power supply unit 401 and an energy storage unit 402. The power supply unit 401 is directly powered by power generation devices such as wind turbines and wave energy to supply power to the computing unit module. The energy storage unit 402 is an in-cabin lithium battery energy storage unit 402, which is used for peak shaving and valley filling, and serves as a backup power source for the computing unit module.

[0093] This configuration, by setting up energy storage unit 402 as a backup power source, can seamlessly take over power supply when wind turbine generation is insufficient or during sudden power outages, ensuring the continuous operation of the computing unit modules and preventing computing task interruptions, data loss, or hardware malfunctions due to power outages, thereby improving the continuity and reliability of computing services. Simultaneously, excess electrical energy can be stored when wind power output exceeds computing demand (such as during periods of strong wind at night), and released to supplement it when wind power output is insufficient or computing demand peaks.

[0094] It can be noted that the data transmission module 5 is an optical-electric composite cable that integrates optical fiber and circuit transmission, realizing the integrated deployment of network signal transmission lines and circuit transmission lines.

[0095] The marine computing platform structure provided in the above embodiments fully utilizes the previously unused internal space of the foundation by installing the computing unit modules inside the internal cavity of the cylindrical section 101, achieving zero land occupation. Simultaneously, the integrated installation of the two saves on the deployment costs of existing computing centers. Furthermore, it shortens data transmission distance, thereby reducing data transmission latency. In other words, it achieves deep integration and a unified design between the cylindrical foundation and the computing unit modules.

[0096] The offshore computing platform structure provided in the above embodiments utilizes deep seawater as a natural cold source for efficient heat dissipation, enabling the energy efficiency of the computing center to meet the requirements and greatly reducing operational energy consumption.

[0097] The heat transfer path is as follows: server heat-generating element → internal cooling circuit coolant (liquid cooling) → heat exchanger → external cooling circuit seawater → marine environment, ensuring that the internal temperature of the computing center can be stably controlled within the allowable range of the equipment even when it is running at full load.

[0098] The offshore computing platform structure provided in the above embodiments directly supplies power by using wind turbines and wave energy generators, and can integrate other marine renewable energy sources. While achieving green and low-carbon operation, it also enables the on-site consumption of offshore wind power and improves energy utilization efficiency.

[0099] Although embodiments of the invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A marine computing platform structure, characterized in that, include: A fixed foundation (1) is fixedly installed on the seabed to support the power generation module. The fixed foundation (1) has an internal accommodating space. The computing unit module is installed inside the accommodating space; Cooling module (3) is thermally coupled to the computing unit module and is used to draw seawater as a cold source to dissipate heat from the computing unit module; The power supply module is electrically connected to the computing unit module and is used to provide working power to the computing unit module; The data transmission module (5) is communicatively connected to the computing unit module and is used to realize data exchange between the computing unit module and the external network.

2. The offshore computing platform structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The computing unit module has one or more sealed chambers (201) on its exterior, and the sealed chambers (201) are filled with inert gas (203).

3. The offshore computing platform structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a vibration isolation module, which comprises: Vibration isolation base (701) is installed on the bottom wall of the accommodating space, and the vibration isolation base (701) is installed at the bottom of the sealed chamber (201); Vibration isolation elements are disposed between the vibration isolation base (701) and the sealed chamber (201).

4. The offshore computing platform structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The vibration isolation element includes a vibration isolation spring (702) and a damper (703) connected in parallel.

5. The offshore computing platform structure according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The cooling module (3) includes: The internal cooling circuit (301) has a circulating coolant used to absorb the heat generated by the computing unit module. An external cooling circuit (302) exchanges heat with the internal cooling circuit (301) through a heat exchanger (303); The seawater inlet / outlet circuit (304) is used to draw external seawater into the external cooling circuit (302) to remove heat and discharge the heat-exchanged seawater back into the sea.

6. The offshore computing platform structure according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The fixed foundation (1) has a cylindrical section (101) which includes a plurality of peripheral compartments (103) arranged circumferentially, each of which is used to install the computing unit module.

7. The offshore computing platform structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cylindrical section (101) also includes a central compartment (104), which is centrally located among the plurality of peripheral compartments (103).

8. The offshore computing platform structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes an operation and maintenance module (6), which includes: An elevator (601) is installed in the central compartment (104) and the elevator (601) is vertically connected to the center of the structure above the water surface.

9. The offshore computing platform structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sealed chamber (201) is equipped with a sealed chamber door, which includes an outer chamber door (110), an airlock chamber (111), and an inner chamber door (112) arranged in sequence.

10. The offshore computing platform structure according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The power supply module includes a power supply unit (401) and an energy storage unit (402). The power supply unit (401) supplies power to the computing unit module, and the energy storage unit (402) is used for peak shaving and valley filling and serves as a backup power source for the computing unit module.

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