Liquid-cooled dummy load test device
By designing a liquid-cooled dummy load testing device, the problems of temperature, vibration, and material compatibility faced by liquid cooling technology in data centers were solved, improving testing efficiency and equipment safety, ensuring the stability of the liquid cooling system and the safety of the equipment, and ensuring the efficient operation and long life of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEBEI ZHUODA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Liquid cooling technology faces challenges in data centers due to factors such as temperature, vibration, dust, and humidity, leading to design delivery and material compatibility issues. It is necessary to evaluate liquid cooling systems under different operating conditions.
A liquid-cooled dummy load testing device was designed, which has the functions of measuring and displaying inlet and outlet temperature, pressure, flow rate and output power. It includes components such as leakage current protection device, multi-function display screen, air circuit breaker, flow regulating valve and stainless steel automatic exhaust valve, and supports testing needs in different scenarios.
It improves the testing efficiency and stability of liquid cooling systems, ensures equipment safety, extends service life, and meets the needs of data centers for efficient cooling and server deployment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dummy load testing technology, and in particular to a liquid-cooled dummy load testing device. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, liquid cooling technology faces numerous challenges, including factors such as temperature, vibration, dust, and humidity. These factors bring new changes to liquid cooling design and delivery, necessitate multi-indicator evaluation in the selection of heat transfer fluids, and impose stricter requirements on material compatibility. To ensure the professional advantages of the data center testing service platform's technical services, the supplier customizes liquid cooling dummy load products that can meet the different operating conditions of the simulated liquid cooling system, based on the provided technical requirements for liquid cooling testing dummy loads.
[0003] To address this, a liquid-cooled dummy load testing device is proposed, featuring measurement and display functions for inlet and outlet temperatures, pressures, flow rates, and output power, as well as storage and export capabilities. Adhering to the principles of green development, it aims to improve data center energy efficiency and reduce PUE, reflecting the data center development trend. This will enhance the utilization efficiency and stability of servers through improved high-efficiency cooling, allowing for more servers to be deployed within a given data center space. It will also improve computing efficiency. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a liquid-cooled dummy load testing device to solve these problems.
[0005] The technical solution used in this utility model is as follows: a liquid-cooled dummy load testing device, including a frame with an upper plate and a lower plate, a leakage current protector installed on the upper plate of the frame; a multi-functional display screen installed on the upper plate of the frame, located on the side of the leakage current protector; two first handling handles, which are respectively fixedly installed on both sides of the upper plate of the frame; an air circuit breaker installed on the upper plate of the frame, located below the leakage current protector; a buzzer installed on the upper plate of the frame; three aviation plug power interfaces, namely A, B, and C, installed on the upper plate of the frame, each of the three aviation plug power interfaces being an independent phase, one interface for each circuit, wherein circuit A is for secondary circuit power supply; a power indicator light installed on the upper plate of the frame, the green indicator light illuminates when circuit A is powered on; and a USB interface is located on the upper plate of the frame.
[0006] Preferably, it also includes four casters mounted on the lower plate of the frame; a flow regulating valve is mounted on the lower plate of the frame; there are two balancing regulating valves, one located above the inlet pipe and the other located above the outlet pipe.
[0007] Preferably, it also includes a stainless steel automatic air vent valve installed on the equipment pipeline; the liquid inlet is located at the pipeline inlet; a second handling handle is installed on the lower plate of the frame; a drain valve is installed on the equipment pipeline; and the liquid outlet is located at the pipeline outlet.
[0008] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are:
[0009] 1. This utility model uses DN25 quick-connect clamps (inlet / outlet) for convenient connection and efficient installation and maintenance. The all-clamp, threadless connection provides excellent sealing performance and eliminates the risk of leakage.
[0010] The liquid outlet of this utility model is equipped with a stainless steel ball valve and an 8mm quick-connect air pipe. It can release pressure and drain water after the load is stopped. At the same time, nitrogen can be filled into the pipeline through the air pipe after the equipment is used. When the equipment is idle, it can protect the system pipeline, prevent water corrosion, and extend the service life of the equipment.
[0011] The exhaust water valve of this utility model facilitates system venting and rapid pressure relief in emergencies, ensuring unobstructed water flow and protecting equipment safety.
[0012] This utility model features a bottom flow regulating valve that offers flexible adjustment to meet testing needs in various scenarios. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from a bottom view.
[0016] The attached diagram includes the following components: 1. Residual current device (RCD); 2. Multifunctional display screen; 3. First handling handle; 4. Air circuit breaker; 5. Buzzer; 6. Aviation plug power interface; 7. Power indicator light; 8. USB interface; 9. Casters; 10. Flow regulating valve; 11. Balance regulating valve; 12. Stainless steel automatic air vent valve; 13. Liquid inlet; 14. Second handling handle; 15. Drain valve; 16. Liquid outlet; 17. Frame. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this utility model; however, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "in", "out", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product is usually placed when in use. They are only used to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0019] Example:
[0020] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a liquid-cooled dummy load testing device includes a frame 17 with an upper plate and a lower plate. A residual current device (RCD) 1 is installed on the upper plate of the frame 17. The RCD 1 is mainly used to protect against electrical leakage faults in the equipment and to protect against fatal electric shocks. It has overload and short-circuit protection functions and can be used to protect the line or load from overload and short circuit. A multi-functional display screen 2 is installed on the upper plate of the frame 17 and is located to the side of the RCD 1. The multi-functional display screen 2 can display voltage, current, power, inlet and outlet temperatures, pressure, and flow rate in real time, intuitively presenting the equipment's operating status. The inlet and outlet temperature, pressure, and flow rate thresholds are automatically displayed. The system includes customizable settings, support for data curve display, historical data storage, recording of equipment operation history, one-click USB flash drive export of saved data, and USB flash drive data name with a unique identifier for each device for easy data backup and analysis. It also features real-time display of faults. Two first handling handles 3 are fixedly installed on either side of the upper plate of the frame 17 for equipment handling. An air circuit breaker 4 is installed on the upper plate of the frame 17, located below the residual current device 1. The air circuit breaker 4 is a switch that automatically disconnects when the current in the circuit exceeds the rated current. In addition to contacting and disconnecting circuits, it also protects against short circuits, severe overloads, and undervoltage in circuits or electrical equipment. The device is flexible in adjustment, allowing for power adjustment within the 1-30kW range, resulting in more accurate measurements. A buzzer 5 is mounted on the upper panel of frame 17; it flashes intermittently and sounds an alarm when a load failure occurs. There are three aviation plug power interfaces 6, designated A, B, and C, mounted on the upper panel of frame 17. These interfaces power the device; each is a separate phase with one interface per circuit, with circuit A supplying power to the secondary circuit. A power indicator light 7 is mounted on the upper panel of frame 17; the green indicator light illuminates when circuit A is powered. A USB interface 8 is located on the upper panel of frame 17 and is used for exporting historical data. The exported data name corresponds to the device number, facilitating data backup and analysis.
[0021] like Figure 3 As shown, the four casters 9 on the lower plate of frame 17 are used for equipment handling, reducing the burden on personnel. This allows for easy load handling by hand, resulting in short deployment time and convenience. A flow regulating valve 10 is installed on the lower plate of frame 17. This valve is an intuitive and simple flow regulation control device. During testing, the flow regulating valve 10 is used to set the flow rate. Under the action of water, the valve automatically eliminates flow deviations caused by residual pressure head and pressure fluctuations in the pipeline, maintaining the set flow rate regardless of system pressure changes. There are two balancing valves 11: one located above the inlet pipe and the other above the outlet pipe. When the balancing valve is working normally, the piston inside the valve automatically adjusts according to the pipeline flow rate, balancing the flow between branch pipes. However, manual adjustment is sometimes necessary. For example, if there are impurities inside the valve, it may affect automatic adjustment. In this case, the flow can be balanced by manually adjusting the small nozzle. To manually adjust the balancing valve, first open both valve nozzles, then adjust the inlet and outlet nozzles as needed. Manually rotating the valve nozzles changes the pipeline flow rate to achieve flow balance. After adjustment, simply close the two small nozzles; it can also be used to collect water samples.
[0022] like Figure 3 As shown, the stainless steel automatic air vent valve 12 is installed on the equipment pipeline and is used to remove air from the pipeline system; the liquid inlet 13 is located at the pipeline inlet, the pipe diameter of the liquid inlet 13 is DN25, and the chuck is 50.5mm; the second handling handle 14 is installed on the lower plate of the frame 17 and is used for equipment handling; the drain valve 15 is installed on the equipment pipeline and is used for equipment depressurization and drainage. After the equipment is stopped, it is used to fill the pipeline with nitrogen; the liquid outlet 16 is located at the pipeline outlet, the pipe diameter of the liquid outlet 16 is DN25, and the chuck is 50.5mm.
[0023] Working Principle: When the equipment is in operation, first, place the load inside the cabinet. Connect the equipment's inlet 13 and outlet 16 to the tested cooling system via red and blue EPDM tubing, ensuring all air is purged and there are no liquid leaks. Then, before connecting the power connector 6 (aviation plug), confirm all circuit breakers are in the open position. After confirming this, connect and power on connector A. Once the power indicator 7 illuminates and the buzzer 5 does not alarm, connect and power on connectors B and C. Set the upper limits for inlet and outlet temperature, pressure, and flow rate. The maximum upper limit for inlet and outlet temperature must not exceed 75℃, and the maximum upper limit for pressure must not exceed 1.0MPa. Turn on and run the cold source and water pump of the tested system, confirming that the equipment's inlet and outlet flow rate, temperature, pressure, and power are normal. If an alarm occurs during operation, promptly investigate the cause of the fault.
[0024] When adjusting the load, first close the leakage current device (RCD), then apply the load according to the test environment. When the load is de-energized, first disconnect the load in the appropriate range, then disconnect the RCD. It supports data curve display, historical data storage, recording of equipment operation history, and one-click USB data export. Exported data is named with a unique identifier for each device for easy data backup and analysis. It also supports one-click historical data clearing. After the equipment is shut down, disconnect the EPDM piping. If the equipment is not used for an extended period, flush it with high-purity water, then purge with nitrogen, dry, and seal with nitrogen pressure at 0.1 MPa.
[0025] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A liquid-cooled dummy load testing device, characterized in that, The device includes a frame (17) with an upper plate and a lower plate. A residual current device (RCD) (1) is installed on the upper plate of the frame (17). A multi-functional display screen (2) is installed on the upper plate of the frame (17), located on the side of the RCD (1). There are two first handling handles (3), each fixedly installed on one side of the upper plate of the frame (17). An air circuit breaker (4) is installed on the upper plate of the frame (17), located on the side of the RCD (1). At the bottom position; the buzzer (5) is installed on the upper plate of the frame (17); there are three aviation plug power interfaces (6), namely A, B and C. The three aviation plug power interfaces (6) are installed on the upper plate of the frame (17). Each of the three aviation plug power interfaces (6) is an independent phase, and each circuit has one interface. Among them, circuit A is the secondary circuit power supply; the power indicator (7) is installed on the upper plate of the frame (17). The green indicator light is on after circuit A is powered on; the USB interface (8) is set on the upper plate of the frame (17).
2. The liquid-cooled dummy load testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes four casters (9) set on the lower plate of the frame (17); a flow regulating valve (10) is installed on the lower plate of the frame (17); there are two balance regulating valves (11), one balance regulating valve (11) is located above the inlet pipe and the other balance regulating valve (11) is located above the outlet pipe.
3. The liquid-cooled dummy load testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a stainless steel automatic exhaust valve (12) installed on the equipment pipeline; an inlet (13) located at the pipeline inlet; a second handling handle (14) installed on the lower plate of the frame (17); a drain valve (15) installed on the equipment pipeline; and an outlet (16) located at the pipeline outlet.