Container type data center

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of data centers, in particular to a container type data center which comprises a data container body and a heat dissipation container frame, and the heat dissipation container frame is erected and installed at the top of the data container body; a finned tube heat exchanger and a heat dissipation fan are installed on the heat dissipation container frame, computer modules, a control center and a circulating water path are installed in the data container body, and the computer modules are arranged and installed through a goods shelf. The circulating water path is matched with the finned tube heat exchanger and the cooling fan to carry out water cooling on the computer module on the goods shelf; and the control center is used for controlling the equipment in the data container body. The data container body and the heat dissipation container frame are used as a building foundation to form a combined stacked arrangement mode, so that normal work and heat dissipation work of the computer module are separately operated up and down. In addition, by means of the stacked building mode, modular building can be formed, the building period is short, and the project starting efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of data centers, and in particular to a container-type data center. Background Art

[0002] As science and technology advances into the rapidly developing information age, the huge amount of data and information generated by the communication equipment we use every day needs to be processed by servers. In order to facilitate the management and maintenance of servers, it is usually necessary to build an independent data room to store servers and serve as a data center.

[0003] At present, data centers usually directly select a fixed space for construction, and then transport the purchased equipment to the designated location for construction and assembly. At the same time, a fresh air system needs to be arranged in advance to ventilate and dissipate heat inside. However, this construction method is cumbersome throughout the process and takes a long time, which seriously affects the start-up efficiency of the project. Therefore, further improvements can be made. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to shorten the construction period of a data center and improve the efficiency of project startup, the present application provides a container-type data center.

[0005] The containerized data center provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A container-type data center comprises a data container body and a heat dissipation container rack, wherein the heat dissipation container rack is constructed and installed on the top of the data container body; a fin-tube heat exchanger and a heat dissipation fan are installed on the heat dissipation container rack, a computer module, a control center and a circulating water circuit are installed in the data container body, and the computer modules are arranged and installed through the shelves, and the circulating water circuit cooperates with the fin-tube heat exchanger and the heat dissipation fan to water-cool the computer modules on the shelves; the control center is used to control the equipment in the data container body.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the data container body and the heat dissipation container rack are used as the construction basis to form a combined stacking layout mode, so that the normal operation of the computer module and the heat dissipation work can be separated up and down. In addition, the data container body and the heat dissipation container rack arranged up and down can form a modular construction. This simplified and modular installation method not only significantly shortens the installation time, thereby speeding up the entire process from the arrival of the equipment to the commissioning, but also greatly improves the start-up efficiency of the project. Rapid deployment capabilities mean a shorter project pre-stage and a faster return on investment. In addition, due to the simplified installation process, the data center itself has a reduced footprint, thereby achieving higher site utilization. Customers can deploy more equipment in the same space, or leave more space for maintenance and upgrades, thereby further improving investment efficiency and operational flexibility.

[0008] Optionally, there are two groups of fin-tube heat exchangers, which are symmetrically installed in the heat dissipation container frame and arranged in a V shape; the heat dissipation fan is installed in a cover-type manner on the top of the two groups of fin-tube heat exchangers, and the front and rear sides of the two groups of fin-tube heat exchangers are covered by side panels.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, after the fin-tube heat exchanger and the cooling fan are assembled, a closed inverted triangle-shaped cooling cavity is formed between the two groups of fin-tube heat exchangers, the cooling fan, and the two side plates. During the heat dissipation process, the cooling fan exhausts air inside the cooling cavity, allowing the external air to enter the cooling cavity through the fin-tube heat exchangers on both sides to exchange heat with the fin-tube heat exchanger for cooling, and finally is exhausted out of the cooling cavity by the cooling fan for continuous and efficient heat dissipation.

[0010] Optionally, there are two groups of shelves, which are distributed and installed on both sides of the data container body; there are two groups of circulating water circuits, and one group of circulating water circuits cooperates with a group of fin-tube heat exchangers and a group of computer models on the shelves for water cooling.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, two groups of shelves are set up, and the shelves are distributed on both sides of the data container body. While increasing the capacity of the internal computer modules, the middle channel space can be guaranteed. This not only facilitates the operation of maintenance personnel, but also optimizes air circulation, creating ideal conditions for efficient heat dissipation.

[0012] Optionally, the circulating water circuit includes an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, a water distributor, a water collector, a circulating water pump and a steam-water separator; the water cooling water inlet in the computer module on the shelf is connected to the inlet pipe through the water distributor, the water cooling water outlet in the computer module on the shelf is connected to the outlet pipe through the water collector, and the end of the inlet pipe away from the water distributor is connected to the water outlet end of the fin-tube heat exchanger, and the end of the outlet pipe away from the water collector is connected to the water inlet end of the fin-tube heat exchanger; the steam-water separator is installed on the outlet pipe, and the circulating water pump is used to control the circulation flow of the entire water circuit.

[0013] By adopting the above technical scheme, under the control of the circulating water pump, the water inlet pipe passes through the water distributor and flows into the water cooling inlet of the computer module on the shelf for water cooling heat exchange. The water after heat exchange converges to the water outlet pipe through the water collector, and after being processed by the steam-water separator, it flows into the fin tube heat exchanger for air cooling. The cooled water flows back to the water inlet pipe to form a circulating heat dissipation water path to continuously cool the computer module on the shelf.

[0014] Optionally, the steam-water separator includes a tank body, the water inlet of the tank body is arranged at the top, and the water outlet of the tank body is arranged at the bottom; a plurality of bubble baffles are provided in the tank body, and the bubble baffles are arranged alternately from top to bottom; and an exhaust port is provided at the top of the tank body.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the water after heat exchange with the computer module enters the tank from the water inlet at the top of the tank, and then separates the water vapor through the bubble baffle, so that the vapor is blocked and retained at the top of the tank, while the water flows out through the water outlet at the bottom of the tank for subsequent heat exchange treatment. At the same time, the vapor retained in the tank can be controlled and discharged through the exhaust port at the top.

[0016] Optionally, a liquid replenishing port is also provided on the top of the tank body.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, as the use time increases, part of the water inside the tank is lost by vaporization. At this time, it can be replenished through the liquid replenishing port.

[0018] Optionally, an airbag is installed at the top of the tank body, and the inflation nozzle of the airbag passes through the tank body.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution and installing an airbag in the tank, in the actual practical process, when pressure fluctuations occur inside the tank due to pumping or other reasons, the airbag can use its own internal gas characteristics to perform buffering and stabilization. When the pressure inside the tank increases, the airbag is automatically compressed, so that the remaining space of the tank increases, and the pressure inside the tank is relieved; when the pressure inside the tank decreases, the airbag automatically expands, so that the remaining space of the tank decreases, and the pressure inside the tank is relieved, so as to further ensure the stability of the pressure inside the tank.

[0020] Optionally, an electric heater is also provided in the tank body.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the electric heater does not work in the normal water cooling working mode. When the external environment temperature is too low, the normal operation of the computer module is affected by the low temperature. At this time, the electric heater can be turned on to heat the water in the tank, so that the computer can be heated by the circulating water circuit to ensure the normal operation of the computer module in a low temperature environment.

[0022] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0023] 1. The modular construction method is formed by using data container bodies, heat dissipation container racks and the stacked structure of the two. This not only significantly shortens the installation time, thereby speeding up the entire process from equipment arrival to operation, but also greatly improves the project startup efficiency. At the same time, due to the simplified installation process, the data center itself has a reduced footprint, thus achieving higher site utilization;

[0024] 2. Under the control of the circulating water pump, the water inlet pipe flows into the water cooling water inlet of the computer module on the shelf through the water distributor for water cooling heat exchange. The water after heat exchange flows into the water outlet pipe through the water collector, and after being processed by the steam-water separator, it flows into the fin tube heat exchanger for air cooling. The cooled water flows back to the water inlet pipe to form a circulating heat dissipation water path to continuously cool the computer module on the shelf.

[0025] 3. The bubble baffle, liquid filling port, air bag and electric heater in the tank of the steam-water separator are used to realize the integrated integration of liquid filling, constant pressure and heating while performing steam-water separation, which not only simplifies the complexity of the system, but also reduces energy consumption and improves the reliability and maintainability of the system. The integrated design means fewer connection points, reduces the potential failure rate, and optimizes the use of space, making the equipment more compact and efficient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a main view schematic diagram of Example 1 of the present application.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a working principle diagram of the fin-tube heat exchanger, cooling fan, circulating water circuit and computer module in Example 1 of the present application.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a side view schematic diagram of Example 1 of the present application.

[0029] Figure 4 It is a top view of the heat dissipation container frame portion in Example 1 of the present application.

[0030] Figure 5 It is a top view of the data container body in Example 1 of the present application.

[0031] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the steam-water separator part in Example 1 of the present application.

[0032] Figure 7 It is a side view of the heat dissipation container frame portion in Example 2 of the present application.

[0033] Figure 8 It is a side view of the heat dissipation container frame portion in Example 3 of the present application.

[0034] Description of reference numerals:

[0035] 1. Data container body; 2. Cooling container rack; 3. Fin tube heat exchanger; 4. Cooling fan; 5. Computer module; 6. Control center; 7. Circulating water circuit; 71. Water inlet pipe; 72. Water outlet pipe; 73. Water distributor; 74. Water collector; 75. Circulating water pump; 76. Steam-water separator; 761. Tank body; 762. Bubble baffle; 763. Exhaust port; 764. Observation window; 765. Liquid replenishment port; 766. Drain port; 767. Air bag; 768. Electric heater; 769. Inflator nozzle; 77. Manual butterfly valve; 78. Shock absorber pipe; 8. Shelf; 9. Cooling water curtain; 10. Micro-mist cooling system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following is combined with Figure 1-8 This application is described in further detail.

[0037] The embodiment of the present application discloses a container-type data center.

[0038] Embodiment 1:

[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2A container-type data center includes a data container body 1 and a heat dissipation container rack 2, and the heat dissipation container rack 2 is detachably built and installed on the top of the data container body 1. The heat dissipation container rack 2 is installed with a fin-tube heat exchanger 3 and a heat dissipation fan 4, and a computer module 5, a control center 6 and a circulating water circuit 7 are installed in the data container body 1, and the computer module 5 is arranged and installed through a shelf 8. The circulating water circuit 7 cooperates with the fin-tube heat exchanger 3 and the heat dissipation fan 4 to water-cool the computer module 5 on the shelf 8, and the control center 6 is used to control the equipment in the data container body 1.

[0040] The construction of traditional data centers usually requires on-site assembly and construction, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also requires on-site operation by professional technicians.

[0041] In the present application, the data container body 1 and the heat dissipation container rack 2 are used as the construction basis to form a combined stacking arrangement mode, so that the normal operation of the computer module 5 and the heat dissipation work can be operated separately up and down. In addition, the data container body 1 and the heat dissipation container rack 2 arranged up and down can form a modular construction. This simplified and modular installation method not only significantly shortens the installation time, thereby speeding up the entire process from the arrival of the equipment to the commissioning, but also greatly improves the start-up efficiency of the project. Rapid deployment capabilities mean a shorter project pre-stage and a faster return on investment. In addition, due to the simplified installation process, the floor space of the data center itself is reduced, thereby achieving higher site utilization. Customers can deploy more equipment in the same space, or leave more space for maintenance and upgrades, thereby further improving investment efficiency and operational flexibility.

[0042] In this embodiment, the data container body 1 and the heat dissipation container rack 2 both adopt the structural dimensions of a 40-foot container.

[0043] On the one hand, the 40-foot container size configuration can significantly reduce the transportation cost per watt of power at the same shipping cost, thus bringing greater advantages to customers in terms of overall return on investment. On the other hand, 40-foot containers are more common in international shipping and more popular with shipping companies. This not only ensures smooth transportation and reduces additional costs caused by mismatched container specifications, but also means more shipping schedule options, providing customers with more flexible logistics planning possibilities.

[0044] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4In this embodiment, there are two groups of fin-tube heat exchangers 3, and the two groups of fin-tube heat exchangers 3 are symmetrically installed in the heat dissipation container frame 2, and the two groups of fin-tube heat exchangers 3 are arranged in a V shape. The heat dissipation fan 4 is installed on the top of the two groups of fin-tube heat exchangers 3 in a cover-type manner, and the front and rear sides of the two groups of fin-tube heat exchangers 3 are covered by side panels, so that a closed inverted triangle-shaped heat dissipation cavity is formed between the two groups of fin-tube heat exchangers 3, the heat dissipation fan 4, and the two side panels. During the heat dissipation process, the heat dissipation fan 4 exhausts air inside the heat dissipation cavity, so that the external air passes through the fin-tube heat exchangers 3 on both sides and enters the heat dissipation cavity, so as to exchange heat with the fin-tube heat exchangers 3 and cool down, and finally is extracted from the heat dissipation cavity by the heat dissipation fan 4 to perform continuous and efficient heat dissipation.

[0045] In this embodiment, the heat dissipation fan 4 adopts a high-cylinder fan to increase the dynamic pressure of the fan and the regional wind island effect. The dynamic pressure of the heat dissipation fan is higher, the fan range is longer, and the heat dissipation capacity is greater.

[0046] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 , with reference to the figures and the figures, specifically, in this embodiment, the shelves 8 are two groups, and are distributed and installed on both sides of the data container body 1, so as to reserve a large channel space in the middle of the data container body 1, which not only facilitates the operation of the maintenance personnel, but also optimizes the air circulation, creating ideal conditions for efficient heat dissipation. Correspondingly, the number of the circulating water circuits 7 is two groups, and one group of circulating water circuits 7 is respectively matched with a group of fin tube heat exchangers 3 and a group of computer models on the shelves 8 for water cooling, so as to form two groups of water cooling water circuits.

[0047] Reference Figure 2 Specifically, in this embodiment, the circulating water circuit 7 includes an inlet pipe 71, an outlet pipe 72, a water distributor 73, a water collector 74, a circulating water pump 75 and a steam-water separator 76. The water-cooled water inlet of the computer module 5 on the shelf 8 is connected to the inlet pipe 71 through the water distributor 73, and the water-cooled water outlet of the computer module 5 on the shelf 8 is connected to the outlet pipe 72 through the water collector 74. The end of the inlet pipe 71 away from the water distributor 73 is connected to the outlet end of the fin-tube heat exchanger 3, and the end of the outlet pipe 72 away from the water collector 74 is connected to the inlet end of the fin-tube heat exchanger 3; the steam-water separator 76 is installed on the outlet pipe 72 for steam-water separation of the water after heat exchange. The circulating water pump 75 is installed on the outlet pipe 72 for controlling the circulation of the entire water circuit.

[0048] Under the control of the circulating water pump 75, the water inlet pipe 71 flows into the water cooling water inlet of the computer module 5 on the shelf 8 through the water distributor 73 for water cooling heat exchange. The water after heat exchange is converged to the water outlet pipe 72 through the water collector 74, and after being processed by the steam-water separator 76, it flows into the fin tube heat exchanger 3 for air cooling. The cooled water flows back to the water inlet pipe 71 to form a circulating heat dissipation water circuit to continuously cool the computer module 5 on the shelf 8.

[0049] Reference Figure 2 In this embodiment, manual butterfly valves 77 are installed on both sides of the circulation pump for manual control of opening or closing. Two shock-absorbing pipes 78 are installed on the water outlet pipe 72, and the two shock-absorbing pipes 78 are respectively arranged on the side of the two manual butterfly valves 77 away from the circulation pump, for shock-absorbing treatment of the vibration on the water outlet pipe 72 to reduce the transmission of vibration. Similarly, a shock-absorbing pipe 78 is also installed on the water inlet pipe 71 to shock-absorbing treatment of the vibration on the water inlet pipe 71 to reduce the transmission of vibration.

[0050] Reference Figure 6 Specifically, in the present embodiment, the steam-water separator 76 includes a tank body 761, and the water inlet of the tank body 761 is arranged at the top, and the water outlet of the tank body 761 is arranged at the bottom. A plurality of bubble baffles 762 are arranged in the tank body 761, and the bubble baffles 762 are arranged in an interlaced manner from top to bottom. An exhaust port 763 is arranged at the top of the tank body 761, and the exhaust port 763 is controlled by an exhaust valve. During operation, water after heat exchange with the computer module 5 enters the tank body 761 from the water inlet at the top of the tank body 761, and then undergoes water vapor separation through the bubble baffle 762, so that the steam is blocked and retained at the top of the tank body 761, and the water flows out through the water outlet at the bottom of the tank body 761 for subsequent heat exchange treatment. At the same time, the steam retained in the tank body 761 can be controlled to be discharged through the exhaust port 763 at the top.

[0051] Reference Figure 6 The tank body 761 is provided with an observation window 764, a liquid replenishment port 765 is provided at the top of the tank body 761, and a drain port 766 is provided at the bottom of the tank body 761. In actual use, the internal state of the tank body 761 can be monitored through the observation window 764, and corresponding countermeasures can be taken in time. At the same time, as the use time increases, part of the water inside the tank body 761 is lost by vaporization. At this time, it can be replenished through the liquid replenishment port 765, and can be drained through the drain port 766 at the bottom.

[0052] Reference Figure 6, an airbag 767 is also installed at the top position of the tank body 761. In this embodiment, the airbag 767 is ring-shaped, and the inflation nozzle 769 of the airbag 767 passes through the tank body 761. In the actual practical process, when the pressure inside it fluctuates due to pumping and other reasons, the airbag 767 can use the gas characteristics inside it to perform buffering and stabilization. When the pressure inside the tank body 761 increases, the airbag 767 is automatically compressed, so that the remaining space of the tank body 761 becomes larger, and the pressure inside the tank body 761 is relieved; when the pressure inside the tank body 761 decreases, the airbag 767 automatically expands, so that the remaining space of the tank body 761 becomes smaller, and the pressure inside the tank body 761 is relieved, so as to further ensure the stability of the pressure inside the tank body 761.

[0053] Reference Figure 6 In this embodiment, an electric heater 768 is further provided in the tank 761. In the normal water cooling working mode, the electric heater 768 does not work. When the external environment temperature is too low, the normal operation of the computer module 5 is affected by the low temperature. At this time, the electric heater 768 can be turned on to heat the water in the tank 761, so that the circulating water circuit 7 can be used to heat the computer to ensure the normal operation of the computer module 5 in a low temperature environment.

[0054] The system can realize the integration of liquid replenishment, constant pressure and heating while separating steam and water, which not only simplifies the complexity of the system, but also reduces energy consumption and improves the reliability and maintainability of the system. The integrated design means fewer connection points, reduces the potential failure rate, and optimizes the use of space, making the equipment more compact and efficient.

[0055] Embodiment 2:

[0056] The difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiment is that, in this embodiment, cooling water curtains 9 are further installed on both sides of the heat dissipation container rack 2 , and the two cooling water curtains 9 are vertically arranged and respectively arranged on the outsides of the two fin-tube heat exchangers 3 .

[0057] During the heat dissipation work of the heat dissipation fan 4, the external air enters the heat dissipation cavity from the outside through the fin-tube heat exchangers 3 on both sides to exchange heat with the fin-tube heat exchangers 3 to cool down, and is finally drawn out of the heat dissipation cavity by the heat dissipation fan 4 to perform continuous and efficient heat dissipation work. In this process, the cooling water curtain 9 can cool the inflowing air to reduce the temperature of the input air, thereby further improving the heat exchange efficiency of the subsequent input air and the fin-tube heat exchanger 3, so as to improve its heat dissipation effect.

[0058] Embodiment 3:

[0059] The difference between this embodiment and the embodiment is that, in this embodiment, a micro-mist cooling system 10 is also installed on the heat dissipation container rack 2, which includes a micro-mist water supply pipeline and two groups of atomizing nozzles installed on the micro-mist water supply pipeline, and the two groups of atomizing nozzles are respectively arranged on the outsides of the two fin-tube heat exchangers 3, and the atomizing nozzles on each side are evenly arranged and are all set outward.

[0060] During the heat dissipation work of the heat dissipation fan 4, the external air enters the heat dissipation cavity from the outside through the fin-tube heat exchangers 3 on both sides to exchange heat with the fin-tube heat exchangers 3 to cool down, and is finally drawn out of the heat dissipation cavity by the heat dissipation fan 4 to perform continuous and efficient heat dissipation work. In this process, the micro-mist cooling system 10 can cool the inflowing air through the atomizing nozzle to reduce the temperature of the input air, thereby further improving the heat exchange efficiency of the subsequent input air and the fin-tube heat exchanger 3, so as to improve its heat dissipation effect.

[0061] In addition, by arranging the atomizing nozzle outward, the uniformity of cooling the input air by the micro-mist cooling system 10 can be further ensured, so as to improve the subsequent heat exchange and cooling effect.

[0062] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A containerized data center, characterized in that: The invention comprises a data container body (1) and a heat dissipation container rack (2), wherein the heat dissipation container rack (2) is constructed and installed on the top of the data container body (1); a fin-tube heat exchanger (3) and a heat dissipation fan (4) are installed on the heat dissipation container rack (2); a computer module (5), a control center (6) and a circulating water circuit (7) are installed in the data container body (1), and the computer module (5) is arranged and installed through a shelf (8); the circulating water circuit (7) cooperates with the fin-tube heat exchanger (3) and the heat dissipation fan (4) to water-cool the computer module (5) on the shelf (8); and the control center (6) is used to control the equipment in the data container body (1).

2. A containerized data center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fin tube heat exchangers (3) are in two groups, and the two groups of fin tube heat exchangers (3) are symmetrically installed in the heat dissipation container frame (2), and the two groups of fin tube heat exchangers (3) are arranged in a V shape; the heat dissipation fan (4) is installed in a cover-type manner on the top of the two groups of fin tube heat exchangers (3), and the front and rear sides of the two groups of fin tube heat exchangers (3) are covered by side plates.

3. A containerized data center according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shelves (8) are in two groups and are installed on both sides of the data container body (1); the number of the circulating water circuits (7) is two groups, and one group of the circulating water circuits (7) is respectively coordinated with a group of fin tube heat exchangers (3) and a group of computer models on the shelves (8) for water cooling.

4. A containerized data center according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circulating water circuit (7) comprises a water inlet pipe (71), a water outlet pipe (72), a water distributor (73), a water collector (74), a circulating water pump (75) and a steam-water separator (76); the water cooling water inlet of the computer module (5) on the shelf (8) is connected to the water inlet pipe (71) through the water distributor (73), the water cooling water outlet of the computer module (5) on the shelf (8) is connected to the water outlet pipe (72) through the water collector (74), and the end of the water inlet pipe (71) away from the water distributor (73) is connected to the water outlet end of the fin-tube heat exchanger (3), and the end of the water outlet pipe (72) away from the water collector (74) is connected to the water inlet end of the fin-tube heat exchanger (3); the steam-water separator (76) is installed on the water outlet pipe (72), and the circulating water pump (75) is used to control the circulation flow of the entire water circuit.

5. A containerized data center according to claim 4, characterized in that: The steam-water separator (76) comprises a tank body (761), wherein a water inlet of the tank body (761) is arranged at the top, and a water outlet of the tank body (761) is arranged at the bottom; a plurality of bubble baffles (762) are arranged in the tank body (761), and the bubble baffles (762) are arranged in a staggered manner from top to bottom; and an exhaust port (763) is provided at the top of the tank body (761).

6. A containerized data center according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the tank body (761) is also provided with a liquid replenishing port (765).

7. The container-type data center according to claim 5, characterized in that: An air bag (767) is also installed at the top of the tank body (761), and an inflation nozzle (769) of the air bag (767) passes through the tank body (761).

8. The containerized data center according to claim 5, characterized in that: An electric heater (768) is also provided in the tank body (761).

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