Data center energy comprehensive utilization air conditioning system

By introducing solar panels and inverters into the data center's air-conditioning system, a heat exchange circulation system is formed, which solves the problem of unstable operation of the air-conditioning system and achieves continuous energy supply and stable utilization.

CN223484390UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28GUANGZHOU HAOTE ENERGY SAVING & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422563201.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-23
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-23

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Technical Problem

Existing data center air conditioning systems rely on internal energy for heat and cold exchange, resulting in unstable operation and an inability to maintain normal operation through continuous external energy supply.

Method used

Combining solar panels, batteries and inverters, it converts solar energy into electrical energy and stores it. A heat exchange circulation system is formed through a circulating water pump and heat exchange pipes to assist the air conditioning system in stable operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability of the air-conditioning system and the comprehensive energy utilization efficiency, reduces operating costs, and realizes the continuous energy supply to the data center.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a data center energy comprehensive utilization air conditioning system which comprises a data center body, a circulating water pump and a solar cell panel, the right side face of the circulating water pump is fixedly connected with the left side face of the data center body, and an office area is arranged in the data center body. An air conditioner body is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the office area, an output groove is formed in the back face of the air conditioner body, a plurality of heat exchange pipes are arranged in the air conditioner body, and a storage battery and an inverter are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the air conditioner body. Through the cooperation of the data center main body, the circulating water pump, the office area, the air conditioner main body, the heat exchange pipe, the communicating pipe, the connecting pipe, the circulating pipe, the water inlet pipe and the heat exchange box, the communicating pipe, the connecting pipe, the circulating pipe and the water inlet pipe are used for heat exchange through the air conditioner main body in the office area; the air conditioning system is assisted in comprehensively utilizing energy of the data center, and the effect of improving the stability of the air conditioning system is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of data center air conditioning system technology, and in particular to a data center energy integrated utilization air conditioning system. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the information age, such as cloud computing, more and more data centers are being built, and their scale is getting larger and larger. Data center energy consumption is also increasing, and corresponding energy-saving requirements are becoming more and more stringent. Energy-integrated air conditioning systems are used to utilize the energy of data centers.

[0003] A utility model patent with authorization number CN214949476U discloses a data center energy integrated air conditioning system, including a data center chilled water system, an office area hot and cold water system, a comprehensive cooling water system, a data center natural cooling system, and a domestic hot water heat recovery system. This technical solution utilizes waste heat resources between systems, which can reduce initial equipment investment, effectively improve the heating efficiency of the data center, reduce operating costs, and save energy. However, this solution relies solely on the internal heat exchange within the data center to power the air conditioning system, leading to instability and an inability to maintain continuous operation through an external power supply, thus affecting the normal operation of the data center's internal systems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a data center energy integrated air conditioning system, which has the advantage of enabling the data center's air conditioning system to operate stably.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A data center energy integrated air conditioning system includes a data center main body, a circulating water pump, and solar panels. The right side of the circulating water pump is fixedly connected to the left side of the data center main body. An office area is set inside the data center main body. An air conditioning unit is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the office area. An output slot is opened on the back of the air conditioning unit. Several heat exchange pipes are set inside the air conditioning unit. A storage battery and an inverter are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the air conditioning unit. The solar panels are electrically connected to the storage battery through wires. The storage battery is electrically connected to the inverter through wires. The inverter is electrically connected to the air conditioning unit through wires. A connecting pipe and a connecting tube are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the air conditioning unit. The left end of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the right end of the connecting tube. The output end of the connecting tube is fixedly connected to the input end of the circulating water pump. The input end of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to a circulation pipe. The input end of the circulation pipe is fixedly connected to an inlet pipe. The input end of the inlet pipe and the output end of the circulating water pump are both fixedly connected to a heat exchange box.

[0007] Preferably, the main body of the data center has a data server room area inside, and the heat exchange pipes of the data server room area are connected to the heat exchange pipes of the office area.

[0008] Preferably, the interior of the data center building includes a restroom area, and the heat exchange pipes in the restroom area are connected to the heat exchange pipes in the office area.

[0009] Preferably, the interior of the main body of the data center is provided with a free rest area, and the heat exchange pipes of the free rest area are connected to the heat exchange pipes of the office area.

[0010] Preferably, the main body of the data center has an integrated area inside, and the heat exchange pipes of the integrated area are connected to the heat exchange pipes of the office area.

[0011] Preferably, reinforcing rods are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the circulation pipe and the inlet pipe, and the ends of the two reinforcing rods that are close to each other are fixedly connected to the left side and the back side of the data center body, respectively.

[0012] Preferably, a mounting plate is provided on the left side of the main body of the data center. The left side of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the right side of the solar panel. Two sets of fixing bolts are threaded inside the mounting plate. The right end of each set of fixing bolts penetrates the mounting plate and is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the main body of the data center.

[0013] Preferably, a support insulation frame is fixedly connected to the left side of the mounting plate, the outer surface of the heat exchange box is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support insulation frame, and the input end of the water inlet pipe and the output end of the circulating water pump both pass through the support insulation frame and extend into the interior of the support insulation frame.

[0014] In this invention, by coordinating a data center main body, a circulating water pump, an office area, an air conditioning main body, an output tank, heat exchange pipes, connecting pipes, a circulation pipe, an inlet pipe, and a heat exchange box, the heat exchange box can absorb solar energy. A magnifying glass on the outer wall of the heat exchange box absorbs sunlight and uses it to heat the water inside. Powered by the circulating water pump, heat exchange occurs through the connecting pipes, circulation pipes, and inlet pipes via the air conditioning main body in the office area. This assists the air conditioning system in comprehensively utilizing the energy of the data center. Furthermore, by coordinating solar panels, batteries, and an inverter, the solar panels absorb solar energy, convert it into electrical energy, and store it in the batteries. The inverter converts the direct current from the batteries into alternating current to power the air conditioning main body, further assisting the air conditioning system in comprehensively utilizing the energy of the data center and improving the stability of the air conditioning system. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the main body of the data center of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional rear view structural diagram of the main body of the data center of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional rear view structural diagram of the air conditioner body of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the heat exchange box of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Main building of the data center; 2. Office area; 3. Data center area; 4. Restroom area; 5. Free rest area; 6. Comprehensive area; 7. Connecting pipe; 8. Water inlet pipe; 9. Heat exchange box; 10. Solar panel; 11. Air conditioner main unit; 12. Circulation pipe; 13. Reinforcing rod; 14. Heat exchange pipe; 15. Battery; 16. Inverter; 17. Output slot; 18. Mounting plate; 19. Fixing bolts; 20. Support insulation frame; 21. Circulating water pump; 22. Connecting pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0021] Please refer to the reference. Figure 1-4This utility model discloses a data center energy integrated air conditioning system, comprising a data center main body 1, a circulating water pump 21, and a solar panel 10. The circulating water pump 21 is a pump that continuously circulates water within the system, overcoming loop resistance losses, and is not directly related to the building height. The model of the circulating water pump 21 is PUN201. The solar panel 10 is a device that absorbs sunlight and converts solar radiation energy directly or indirectly into electrical energy through the photoelectric effect or photochemical effect. The model of the solar panel 10 is XNXM310-36. The right side of the circulating water pump 21 is adjacent to the data center main body 1. The left side is fixedly connected, and the interior of the main body of the data center 1 is equipped with an office area 2. The inner wall of the office area 2 is fixedly connected with an air conditioning unit 11. An output slot 17 is opened on the back of the air conditioning unit 11. Several heat exchange pipes 14 are installed inside the air conditioning unit 11. The interior of the main body of the data center 1 is equipped with a data server room area 3. The heat exchange pipes of the data server room area 3 are connected to the heat exchange pipes 14 of the office area 2. By setting the heat exchange pipes in the data server room area 3, it is possible to connect them with the heat exchange pipes 14 of the office area 2 to form a circulation system, thereby facilitating the comprehensive utilization of the waste heat in the data server room area 3.

[0022] A battery 15 and an inverter 16 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the air conditioner body 11. The inverter 16 is a converter that converts DC power into AC power. The model of the inverter 16 is GW19K-DT. The solar panel 10 is electrically connected to the battery 15 through wires. The battery 15 is electrically connected to the inverter 16 through wires. The inverter 16 is electrically connected to the air conditioner body 11 through wires. The interior of the data center body 1 is equipped with a toilet area 4. The heat exchange pipe of the toilet area 4 is connected to the heat exchange pipe 14 of the office area 2. By setting the heat exchange pipe in the toilet area 4, it can be connected to the heat exchange pipe 14 of the office area 2 to form a circulation system, thereby facilitating the comprehensive utilization of the waste heat in the toilet area 4.

[0023] The main body of the data center 1 has a free rest area 5 inside. The heat exchange pipe of the free rest area 5 is connected to the heat exchange pipe 14 of the office area 2. By setting the heat exchange pipe in the free rest area 5, it can be connected with the heat exchange pipe 14 of the office area 2 to form a circulation system, thereby facilitating the comprehensive utilization of the waste heat in the free rest area 5.

[0024] The main body of the data center 1 has an integrated area 6 inside. The heat exchange pipe of the integrated area 6 is connected to the heat exchange pipe 14 of the office area 2. By setting the heat exchange pipe in the integrated area 6, it can be connected with the heat exchange pipe 14 of the office area 2 to form a circulation system, thereby facilitating the comprehensive utilization of the waste heat in the integrated area 6.

[0025] A connecting pipe 7 and a connecting pipe 22 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the air conditioning body 11. The left end of the connecting pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the right end of the connecting pipe 22. The output end of the connecting pipe 22 is fixedly connected to the input end of the circulating water pump 21. A circulating pipe 12 is fixedly connected to the input end of the connecting pipe 7. A water inlet pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the input end of the circulating pipe 12. Reinforcing rods 13 are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the circulating pipe 12 and the water inlet pipe 8, respectively. The ends of the two reinforcing rods 13 that are close to each other are fixedly connected to the left side and the back side of the data center body 1, respectively. The two reinforcing rods 13 are used to improve the connection stability between the circulating pipe 12 and the water inlet pipe 8 and the data center body 1, thereby improving the stability of the data center energy comprehensive utilization air conditioning system.

[0026] A mounting plate 18 is provided on the left side of the main body 1 of the data center. The left side of the mounting plate 18 is fixedly connected to the right side of the solar panel 10. Two sets of fixing bolts 19 are threaded inside the mounting plate 18. The right end of each set of fixing bolts 19 passes through the mounting plate 18 and is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the main body 1 of the data center. Using the fixing bolts 19, the mounting plate 18 can be installed on one side of the main body 1 of the data center, so that the solar panel 10 can be firmly fixed on the outside of the main body 1 of the data center.

[0027] The inlet end of the water inlet pipe 8 and the outlet end of the circulating water pump 21 are fixedly connected to the heat exchange box 9. The left side of the mounting plate 18 is fixedly connected to the support insulation frame 20. The outer surface of the heat exchange box 9 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support insulation frame 20. The inlet end of the water inlet pipe 8 and the outlet end of the circulating water pump 21 both pass through the support insulation frame 20 and extend into the interior of the support insulation frame 20. By fixing the support insulation frame 20 to the left side of the mounting plate 18, not only can the heat exchange box 9 be supported and installed, but the heat exchange box 9 can also be insulated and protected.

[0028] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: In use, the air conditioning unit 11 and the circulating water pump 21 are first connected to a power source. When it is necessary to utilize the waste heat energy of the data center's air conditioning system, the heat exchange pipes of the data center's main body 1 (data room area 3, restroom area 4, free rest area 5, and comprehensive area 6) are all connected to the heat exchange pipes 14 installed in the office area 2. This facilitates the transfer of waste heat generated in the data center area 3, restroom area 4, free rest area 5, and comprehensive area 6 to the air conditioning unit 11 in the office area 2 for utilization, thereby facilitating the comprehensive utilization of the data center's energy. Furthermore, by connecting the air conditioning unit 11 with a connecting pipe 7 and a connecting pipe 22, and through the power provided by the circulating water pump 21, the connecting pipe 7, inlet pipe 8, heat exchange box 9, circulating pipe 12, and connecting pipe 22 form a heat exchange circulation system. By placing the heat exchange box 9 outside the main body 1 of the data center to absorb solar energy, the circulating water inside the heat exchange box 9 can be heated. A mounting plate 18 is installed on one side of the main body 1, and fixing bolts 19 are used to fix the mounting plate 18 to one side of the main body 1. The mounting plate 18 is connected to the solar panel 10 and the supporting insulation frame 20, thus ensuring that the heat exchange box 9 and the solar panel 10 are stably fixed to the outside of the main body 1 of the data center. The hot water inside the heat exchange box 9 exchanges heat within the air conditioning unit 11, assisting the air conditioning system of the data center in comprehensively utilizing its waste heat energy. The solar panel 10 absorbs solar energy and converts it into electrical energy, which is stored in the battery 15. An inverter 16 is used to supply the electrical energy from the battery 15 to the air conditioning unit 11, further assisting the air conditioning system of the data center in comprehensively utilizing its waste heat energy.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A data center energy integrated air conditioning system, comprising a data center main body (1), a circulating water pump (21), and solar panels (10), characterized in that: The right side of the circulating water pump (21) is fixedly connected to the left side of the data center main body (1). An office area (2) is set inside the data center main body (1). An air conditioning unit (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the office area (2). An output slot (17) is opened on the back of the air conditioning unit (11). Several heat exchange pipes (14) are set inside the air conditioning unit (11). A storage battery (15) and an inverter (16) are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the air conditioning unit (11). The solar panel (10) is electrically connected to the storage battery (15) through wires. The storage battery (15) is connected to the inverter through wires. The inverter (16) is electrically connected to the air conditioner body (11) via wires. The inner wall of the air conditioner body (11) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (7) and a connecting pipe (22). The left end of the connecting pipe (7) is fixedly connected to the right end of the connecting pipe (22). The output end of the connecting pipe (22) is fixedly connected to the input end of the circulating water pump (21). The input end of the connecting pipe (7) is fixedly connected to a circulating pipe (12). The input end of the circulating pipe (12) is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe (8). The input end of the water inlet pipe (8) and the output end of the circulating water pump (21) are both fixedly connected to a heat exchange box (9).

2. The data center energy integrated utilization air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data center main body (1) has a data room area (3) inside, and the exchange pipe of the data room area (3) is connected to the heat exchange pipe (14) of the office area (2).

3. The data center energy integrated utilization air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) of the data center has a toilet area (4) inside, and the heat exchange pipe of the toilet area (4) is connected to the heat exchange pipe (14) of the office area (2).

4. The data center energy integrated utilization air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data center main body (1) has a free rest area (5) inside, and the heat exchange pipe of the free rest area (5) is connected to the heat exchange pipe (14) of the office area (2).

5. A data center energy integrated utilization air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) of the data center has an integrated area (6) inside, and the exchange pipe of the integrated area (6) is connected to the heat exchange pipe (14) of the office area (2).

6. The data center energy integrated utilization air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the circulation pipe (12) and the outer surface of the water inlet pipe (8) are both fixedly connected with reinforcing rods (13). The two reinforcing rods (13) are fixedly connected to the left side of the data center body (1) and the back side of the data center body (1) respectively.

7. The data center energy integrated utilization air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: An mounting plate (18) is provided on the left side of the main body (1) of the data center. The left side of the mounting plate (18) is fixedly connected to the right side of the solar panel (10). The mounting plate (18) is internally threaded with two sets of fixing bolts (19). The right end of each set of fixing bolts (19) passes through the mounting plate (18) and is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the main body (1) of the data center.

8. A data center energy integrated utilization air conditioning system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The left side of the mounting plate (18) is fixedly connected to the support insulation frame (20), the outer surface of the heat exchange box (9) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support insulation frame (20), and the input end of the water inlet pipe (8) and the output end of the circulating water pump (21) both pass through the support insulation frame (20) and extend into the interior of the support insulation frame (20).