Modularized liquid-cooled cold plate

Abstract

The utility model discloses a modularized liquid-cooled cold plate, which comprises a thermal management system module and a cold management system module, the thermal management system module is connected with the cold management system module through a metal waterproof joint; the cold management system module comprises a refrigerating system, a chilled water system, a detection system and a connecting device; the refrigerating system comprises a liquid-cooling cold plate, and a waveform groove cold runner is arranged in the liquid-cooling cold plate; the connecting device comprises an inlet header pipe, a connecting hose, an outlet header pipe and upper and lower combined pipes; the detection system comprises an inlet control detection module and an outlet control detection module; the inlet header pipe is connected with the inlet control detection module and the outlet header pipe is connected with the outlet control detection module. Compared with the prior art, the liquid cooling plate is modularly designed, and the internal cold runner adopts the wave channel groove design, so that the heat exchange efficiency is improved, and more efficient cooling efficiency is provided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of refrigeration, especially relates to a modular liquid cooling cold plate. BACKGROUND

[0002] Traditional air cooling technology is a cooling method that uses air flow to carry away heat from equipment. This technology has been used in data centers and electronic equipment cooling for decades, mainly relying on fans, heat sinks and air conditioning systems to maintain the working temperature of equipment.

[0003] Although traditional air cooling technology is still effective in many applications, it exposes some defects as equipment power density increases and data center scales expand:

[0004] 1. The cooling effect of air cooling system is limited, especially in high-density server cabinets, air flow is not enough to effectively carry away a large amount of heat, resulting in local temperature too high, affecting the stability and performance of equipment.

[0005] 2. Air cooling system relies on a large number of fans and air conditioning equipment to maintain cooling effect, which has high energy consumption, resulting in poor overall energy efficiency of data center.

[0006] 3. Fans and air conditioning systems produce a lot of noise during operation, affecting the comfort of the working environment, especially in high-density data centers, this problem is more prominent.

[0007] 4. Air cooling system needs to reserve a lot of space for air flow and heat dissipation, resulting in reduced space utilization of data center, limiting the installation density of equipment.

[0008] 5. Fans and air conditioning equipment of air cooling system need regular maintenance and replacement, which increases operation and maintenance costs, and system failure may cause equipment overheating, further increasing maintenance difficulty. INVENTION CONTENT

[0009] Therefore, the utility model provides a modular liquid cooling cold plate, which provides more efficient cooling efficiency, higher safety and stability, and more convenient maintenance. The technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0010] The utility model provides a modularization liquid cooling type cold plate, including heat management system module, cold management system module, heat management system module with cold management system module is connected through metal waterproof joint, cold management system module includes refrigerating system, refrigerated water system, detection system, connecting device, refrigerating system includes liquid cooling cold plate, the inside of liquid cooling cold plate is equipped with wave groove cold runner, connecting device includes inlet header, connecting hose, outlet header, upper and lower group pipe, detection system includes inlet control detection module, outlet control detection module, inlet header connects inlet control detection module, outlet header connects outlet control detection module.

[0011] Specifically, the heat management system module includes a heat management system, a primary side system, and a secondary side system.

[0012] Specifically, the heat management system is connected to the primary side system, the liquid cooling cold plate transmits heat to the outlet header through the connecting hose, and then transmits the heat to the radiator through the circulating pump, and the heat is taken away by the heat dissipation fan.

[0013] Specifically, the heat management system is connected to the secondary side system, the liquid cooling cold plate transmits heat to the outlet header through the connecting hose, and then transmits the heat to the heat exchanger through the circulating pump, the heat exchanger is connected to the refrigerated water system, and the heat exchanger exchanges heat with the refrigerated water system to take away the heat.

[0014] Specifically, the refrigerating system is at least two groups, and the inlet header and the outlet header are connected through the upper and lower group pipes between the refrigerating systems.

[0015] Specifically, the refrigerating system includes 14 liquid cooling cold plates.

[0016] Specifically, the liquid cooling cold plate is provided with an inlet joint and an outlet joint at both ends, the inlet joint is connected to the inlet header, and the outlet joint is connected to the outlet header.

[0017] Specifically, the outlet header and the inlet header are provided with 14 branch pipes, and the liquid cooling cold plate is connected through the connecting hose.

[0018] Specifically, the heat management system module is placed in the upper cabinet, and the cold management system module is placed in the lower cabinet, and the upper cabinet is connected to the lower cabinet.

[0019] Specifically, the height of the upper cabinet is 500mm, the width is 850mm, and the depth is 1200mm, the height of the lower cabinet is 1500mm, the width is 850mm, and the depth is 1200mm.

[0020] The utility model discloses the advantages are as follows:

[0021] 1, the utility model improves server's use efficiency and stability significantly. More servers can be accommodated in unit space, and the use efficiency of data center is improved. In addition, the circulating energy consumption is reduced, the system operation noise is reduced, and the overall environment of the data center is optimized.

[0022] 2, the utility model uses high specific heat liquid working medium, simplifies the heat exchange process, reduces the energy attenuation caused by turbulent flow during the room conveying process of cold air, and improves the cooling efficiency.

[0023] 3, the utility model occupies less space compared with traditional air cooling system, removes the huge terminal air conditioning system, improves the utilization rate of building, even in small space, liquid cooling system can also arrange enough scale servers, and the application scene is more easily arranged, and is less limited by geographical position.

[0024] 4, the utility model adopts modular design liquid cooling cold plate, and the internal cold runner adopts wave channel groove design to improve the heat exchange efficiency, and the liquid cooling cold plate module adopts quick connector, and is convenient to configure.

[0025] 5, the utility model uses higher temperature cooling liquid, and compared with traditional cooling water, the temperature difference is larger, and the waste heat recovery efficiency is higher, and the secondary utilization of energy is facilitated. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or the prior art description, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only one embodiment of the utility model, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creating creative labor.

[0027] Wherein the same parts are indicated by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the words "front", "back", "left", "right", "up" and "down" used in the following description refer to the direction in the drawing, and the words "bottom surface" and "top surface", "inner" and "outer" respectively refer to the direction towards or away from the geometric center of a particular component.

[0028] Figure 1 It is a front view of a modular liquid cooling cold plate of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 It is a left view of a modular liquid cooling cold plate of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 3This is a front view of the refrigeration system of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a left view of the refrigeration system of this utility model.

[0032] The meanings of the reference numerals in the above figures are as follows:

[0033] 1. Radiator;

[0034] 2. Cooling fan;

[0035] 3. Inlet water collection assembly;

[0036] 4. Outlet water collection components;

[0037] 5. Circulating pump;

[0038] 6. Main entrance pipe;

[0039] 7. Connect the flexible hose;

[0040] 8. Export General Manager;

[0041] 9. Upper and lower assembly pipes;

[0042] 10. Liquid-cooled cold plate;

[0043] 11. Inlet connector;

[0044] 12. Outlet connector;

[0045] 13. Cold runner;

[0046] 14. Entrance control and detection module;

[0047] 15. Export control and detection module. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0049] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains; the terminology used in the detailed description is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention; the terms “comprising” and “having” and any variations thereof in the specification, claims and foregoing description of the invention are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0050] In the description of the specific embodiments of this utility model, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0051] In this invention, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this invention can be combined with other embodiments.

[0052] In the description of this utility model embodiment, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this utility model, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0053] Throughout this invention, numerical values ​​represent approximate measurements or limits of a range to cover minute deviations from a given value, as well as embodiments having approximately the mentioned value and embodiments having the exact mentioned value. Except for the working examples provided at the end of the detailed description, all numerical values ​​of parameters, quantities, or conditions in the appended claims should be understood to be modified in all cases by the term “about,” regardless of whether “about” actually appears before the numerical value. “About” indicates that the stated numerical value allows for some minute inaccuracy that is somewhat close to the exact value of the value; approximately or reasonably close to the value; almost. If the inaccuracy provided by “about” is not otherwise understood in this common sense in the art, then “about” as used in this invention at least indicates a variation that can be produced by common methods of measuring and using such parameters. For example, “about” may include a variation of less than or equal to 5%, optionally less than or equal to 4%, optionally less than or equal to 3%, optionally less than or equal to 2%, optionally less than or equal to 1%, optionally less than or equal to 0.5%, and in some respects, optionally less than or equal to 0.1%.

[0054] Additionally, the disclosure of the range includes the disclosure of all values ​​across the entire range and the disclosure of further subdivided ranges, including the endpoints and subranges given for these ranges.

[0055] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below through examples. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to these examples.

[0056] In one specific embodiment, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, a modular liquid-cooled cold plate includes a thermal management system module and a cold management system module. The thermal management system module and the cold management system module are connected by a metal waterproof connector. The cold management system module includes a refrigeration system, a chilled water system, a detection system, and a connecting device. The refrigeration system includes a liquid-cooled cold plate 10, and the liquid-cooled cold plate 10 has a cold flow channel 13 with corrugated grooves inside. The connecting device includes an inlet manifold 6, a connecting hose 7, an outlet manifold 8, and upper and lower connecting pipes 9. The detection system includes an inlet control detection module 14 and an outlet control detection module 15. The inlet manifold 6 is connected to the inlet control detection module 14, and the outlet manifold 8 is connected to the outlet control detection module 15.

[0057] With the above settings, the present invention adopts an upper part as a thermal management system module and a lower part as a cold management system module. The two parts are isolated to prevent the mixing of hot and cold. The cold flow channel 13 of the liquid cooling plate 10 adopts a wave channel groove design to improve heat exchange efficiency. The inlet control detection module 14 and the outlet control detection module 15 are used to monitor parameters such as the flow rate, temperature, and pressure of the refrigerant at the inlet and outlet of the liquid cooling plate 10, thereby monitoring the cooling efficiency of the liquid cooling plate 10.

[0058] In some specific implementations, the thermal management system module includes a thermal management system, a primary side system, and a secondary side system. The thermal management system includes a radiator 1, a heat exchanger, a cooling fan 2, an inlet water collection assembly 3, an outlet water collection assembly 4, and a circulating pump 5.

[0059] Furthermore, the thermal management system is connected to the primary system. The liquid-cooled plate 10 transfers heat to the outlet manifold 8 through the connecting hose 7, and then to the radiator 1 through the circulation pump 5, and then the heat is carried away by the cooling fan 2.

[0060] Furthermore, the thermal management system is connected to the secondary system. The liquid-cooled plate 10 transmits heat to the outlet manifold 8 through the connecting hose 7, and then to the heat exchanger through the circulating pump 5. The heat exchanger is connected to the chilled water system, and the heat exchanger and the chilled water system exchange heat to remove heat.

[0061] In the above scheme, the thermal management system can be connected to either the primary or secondary system. If connected to the primary system, it can be combined with a hot aisle return air system. Heat passes through the refrigerant in the liquid-cooled plate 10, through the connecting hose 7 to the outlet manifold 8, and then through the circulation pump 5 to the radiator 1. The cooling fan 2 carries away the heat with air. The top of the cabinet can be fitted with a sealed hot aisle leading to the outside or the air conditioning inlet. The refrigerant in the radiator 1 then circulates back to the liquid-cooled plate 10 through the inlet manifold 6 and the circulation pump 5.

[0062] If connected to a secondary system, the heat exchanger is combined with the chilled water system. Heat is transferred through the refrigerant in the liquid-cooled plate 10, through the connecting hose 7 to the outlet manifold 8, and then through the circulation pump 5 to the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is connected to the chilled water system. Heat is transferred to the outside through heat exchange between the chilled water and the refrigerant. The refrigerant in the heat exchanger then circulates back to the liquid-cooled plate 10 through the inlet manifold 6 and the circulation pump 5.

[0063] In some specific implementations, the refrigeration system consists of at least two sets, which are connected to the inlet main pipe 6 and the outlet main pipe 8 via upper and lower set pipes 9.

[0064] In some specific implementations, the refrigeration system includes 14 liquid-cooled cold plates 10.

[0065] In some specific embodiments, the liquid-cooled cold plate 10 is provided with an inlet connector 11 and an outlet connector 12 at both ends. The inlet connector 11 is connected to the inlet main pipe 6, and the outlet connector 12 is connected to the outlet main pipe 8.

[0066] With the above configuration, the liquid-cooled cold plate 10 is equipped with quick connectors at both ends for easy connection to the inlet and outlet manifolds. The liquid-cooled cold plate 10 has a corrugated grooved cold flow channel 13 inside, using liquid as the heat transfer medium to flow through the internal channels of the cold plate, achieving non-contact liquid cooling of the heat source through heat transfer. It is suitable for heat dissipation of high power consumption or high heat density components.

[0067] In some specific implementations, the outlet main pipe 8 and the inlet main pipe 6 are provided with 14 branch pipes, and are connected to the liquid cooling plate 10 through connecting hoses 7.

[0068] In some specific implementations, the thermal management system module is placed in the upper cabinet and the cold management system module is placed in the lower cabinet, with the upper and lower cabinets connected together.

[0069] In some specific implementations, the upper cabinet has a height of 500mm, a width of 850mm, and a depth of 1200mm, while the lower cabinet has a height of 1500mm, a width of 850mm, and a depth of 1200mm.

[0070] In the above scheme, the refrigeration management system module includes two sets of refrigeration systems, each set containing 14 liquid-cooled cold plates 10, for a total of 28 cold plates. Each inlet / outlet main pipe 6 contains 14 branch pipes, which can be quickly connected to the liquid-cooled cold plates 10 using connecting hoses 7. Through the inlet control detection module 14 and the outlet control detection module 14, the flow rate, temperature, pressure, and other parameters of the refrigerant at the 14 inlet / outlet points of the liquid-cooled cold plates 10 are monitored, thereby monitoring the refrigeration efficiency of each liquid-cooled cold plate 10 in different zones. The two sets of modules are connected to the inlet main pipe 6 at the front right and the outlet main pipe 8 at the rear right inside the cabinet via upper and lower group pipes 9, thus the cabinet can be divided into 28 zones.

[0071] It should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A modular liquid-cooled cold plate, comprising: The heat management system module and the cold management system module are connected by a metal waterproof joint. The cold management system module comprises a refrigeration system, a chilled water system, a detection system and a connecting device. The refrigeration system comprises a liquid-cooled cold plate, and the liquid-cooled cold plate is internally provided with a cold flow channel with a wave-shaped groove. The connecting device comprises an inlet main pipe, a connecting hose, an outlet main pipe and an upper and lower group pipe. The detection system comprises an inlet control detection module and an outlet control detection module. The inlet main pipe is connected to the inlet control detection module, and the outlet main pipe is connected to the outlet control detection module. The heat management system module comprises a heat management system, a primary side system and a secondary side system.

2. The modular liquid-cooled cold plate of claim 1, wherein, The heat management system comprises a radiator, a heat exchanger, a heat dissipation fan, an inlet water collecting assembly, an outlet water collecting assembly and a circulating pump. The heat management system is connected to the primary side system, the liquid-cooled cold plate transmits heat to the outlet main pipe through the connecting hose, and then transmits the heat to the radiator through the circulating pump, and then the heat is taken away by the heat dissipation fan.

3. The modular liquid-cooled cold plate of claim 2, wherein, The heat management system is connected to the secondary side system, the liquid-cooled cold plate transmits heat to the outlet main pipe through the connecting hose, and then transmits the heat to the heat exchanger through the circulating pump, the heat exchanger is connected to the chilled water system, and the heat exchanger exchanges heat with the chilled water system to take away the heat.

4. The modular liquid-cooled cold plate of claim 2, wherein, The refrigeration system is at least two groups, and the refrigeration systems are connected to the inlet main pipe and the outlet main pipe through the upper and lower group pipes.

5. The modular liquid-cooled cold plate of claim 1, wherein, The refrigeration system comprises 14 liquid-cooled cold plates.

6. The modular liquid-cooled cold plate of claim 5, wherein, Both ends of the liquid-cooled cold plate are provided with an inlet joint and an outlet joint, the inlet joint is connected to the inlet main pipe, and the outlet joint is connected to the outlet main pipe.

7. The modular liquid-cooled cold plate of claim 6, wherein, The outlet main pipe and the inlet main pipe are provided with 14 branch pipes, and the liquid-cooled cold plates are connected by the connecting hose.

8. The modular liquid-cooled cold plate of claim 7, wherein, The heat management system module is arranged in an upper cabinet, and the cold management system module is arranged in a lower cabinet, and the upper cabinet is connected to the lower cabinet.

9. The modular liquid-cooled cold plate of claim 1, wherein, The height of the upper cabinet is 500 mm, the width is 850 mm, and the depth is 1200 mm, and the height of the lower cabinet is 1500 mm, the width is 850 mm, and the depth is 1200 mm.

10. The modular liquid-cooled cold plate of claim 9, wherein, ​

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