System for controlling internal temperature of data center

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for controlling the internal temperature of a data center in which a plurality of servers are arranged. Provided is a system for controlling the internal temperature of a data center, the system comprising: a temperature control device for resolving fires or overheating of servers caused by heat generated in the data center; and a control unit which compares the internal temperature with a preset temperature and operates the temperature control device according to the result of the comparison.

Description

Internal temperature control system of data center

[0001] The present invention relates to an internal temperature control system for a data center for controlling the internal temperature of a data center in which a plurality of servers are deployed.

[0002] Artificial intelligence (AI) and ICBM (Internet of Things, cloud computing, big data, and mobile) technologies are cited as key technologies that will trigger the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

[0003] In Korea, the size of the data industry is growing every year, and with the recent rise of AI, cloud, big data, and mobile services, the size of the data industry is expected to grow even further.

[0004] In the case of the above big data, a hardware foundation called a data center is essential, and the data center can be said to be the core infrastructure for storing and distributing big data.

[0005] In the case of major domestic corporations, including Naver, Kakao, and Hana Financial Group, there are approximately 150 data centers, and the number is expected to increase further when including those scheduled for completion in the future.

[0006] Meanwhile, given the nature of data centers, which must operate continuously, earthquakes or fires are fatal factors that can lead to downtime.

[0007] In fact, there was an incident where some services were interrupted due to a fire at Kakao's data center, and each data center is investing heavily to protect data from earthquakes and fires.

[0008] The present invention is intended to solve the above-described problem, and provides an internal temperature control system for a data center that can quickly extinguish a fire by operating a temperature control device when a fire occurs inside a data center, and can prevent thermal runaway and fire by constantly checking the internal temperature of the data center, comparing it with a preset temperature, and cooling a server having a high temperature.

[0009] However, the purpose of the present invention is not limited to the purpose mentioned above, and other purposes not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0010] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides a system for controlling the internal temperature of a data center (20) in which a plurality of servers (10) are arranged, the system comprising: a temperature control device for resolving overheating or fire of servers (10) caused by heat generated within the data center (20); and a control unit for comparing the internal temperature with a preset temperature and operating the temperature control device according to the result of the comparison.

[0011] In addition, the temperature control device comprises a temperature sensor (410) for measuring the temperature inside the data center, a spray nozzle (370) for spraying a working liquid according to a control signal of the control unit, a supply pipe (350) for supplying the working liquid to the spray nozzle (370), and a chamber (310) for storing the working liquid to be supplied to the supply pipe (350). The working liquid has insulating properties, so that even if the server is sprayed while it is in operation, the server does not stop operating or a short circuit occurs.

[0012] In addition, the floor on which the servers are placed is provided with a discharge pipe (120) for discharging the sprayed working liquid to the outside when the working liquid is sprayed through the spray nozzle (370), and the floor on which the servers are placed is characterized by a guide space (110) for guiding the sprayed working liquid to the discharge pipe (120).

[0013] In addition, a pump (320) and a valve (330) for supplying the working liquid to the spray nozzle are included between the spray nozzle (370) and the chamber (310), so that the working liquid is supplied to the spray nozzle, and the control unit is characterized in that it determines whether to use the working liquid as a fire extinguishing liquid or a cooling liquid depending on the value input from the temperature sensor (410).

[0014] In addition, since the operation of the pump (320) is driven in three stages of upper, middle, and lower, when the working liquid is used for extinguishing, the pump is operated in the upper stage where the working liquid is sprayed the most, and when the working liquid is used for cooling, the pump is operated in the middle stage where the working liquid is sprayed the middle stage or the lower stage where the working liquid is sprayed the least.

[0015] The features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description based on the attached drawings.

[0016] Prior to this, the terms and words used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted in their usual or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted in the sense and concept that is consistent with the technical idea of ​​the present invention, based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define the concept of the term to explain his or her own invention in the best way.

[0017] As described above, according to the present invention, a working liquid is sprayed from a spray nozzle disposed on top of a plurality of servers, so that when a fire occurs inside a data center, it can be quickly extinguished, and by cooling servers at high temperatures, it is possible to protect data in the data center and prevent fire at the same time.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an internal temperature control system of a data center according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which a working liquid is sprayed through a spray nozzle inside a data center according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In this process, the thickness of lines and the sizes of components depicted in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation.

[0021] Additionally, the terms described below are defined based on their functions within the present invention, and their meanings may vary depending on the intent or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, the definitions of these terms should be based on the contents of this specification.

[0022] In addition, the examples below do not limit the scope of the present invention, but are merely exemplary of the components presented in the claims of the present invention, and examples that include components that are included in the technical idea throughout the specification of the present invention and can be substituted as equivalents in the components of the claims may be included in the scope of the present invention.

[0023] The attached drawing 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an internal temperature control system of a data center according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and drawing 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a working liquid is sprayed through a spray nozzle inside a data center according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0024]

[0025] As illustrated in FIG. 1 below, the present invention is a system for controlling the internal temperature of a data center (20) in which a plurality of servers (10) are arranged, comprising: a temperature control device for resolving overheating or fire of servers (10) caused by heat generated within the data center (20); and a control unit for comparing the internal temperature with a preset temperature and operating the temperature control device according to the result of the comparison.

[0026] In addition, the temperature control device includes a temperature sensor (410) for measuring the temperature inside the data center, a spray nozzle (370) for spraying a working liquid according to a control signal of the control unit, a supply pipe (350) for supplying the working liquid to the spray nozzle (370), and a chamber (310) for storing the working liquid to be supplied to the supply pipe (350).

[0027] In addition, since the working liquid has insulating properties, the server does not stop operating or cause a short circuit even if it is sprayed while the server is in operation.

[0028] In addition, the above-mentioned working liquid is characterized by an insulating breakdown electric field of 100 to 200 kV / cm, a computerized value of 0.02 mgKOH / g or less, a flash point of 50°C or higher, an initial boiling point of 175°C to 195°C, an end point of 200°C to 220°C, a surface tension of 30 dyne / cm2 or less, an aniline point of 90°C or less, and a density of 0.8 g / cm3 or less at 15°C.

[0029] Meanwhile, on the floor where the above servers are placed, a discharge pipe (120) is provided to discharge the sprayed working liquid to the outside when the sprayed working liquid is sprayed through the spray nozzle (370).

[0030] Additionally, an induction space (110) is provided on the floor where the above servers are placed to guide the sprayed working liquid to the discharge pipe (120).

[0031] In addition, the above-mentioned servers are provided with a plate (150) and a support (151) installed under the plate (150) to support the floor, so that an induction space (110) can be formed between the server and the floor.

[0032] In addition, a pump (320) and a valve (330) for supplying the working liquid to the spray nozzle are included between the spray nozzle (370) and the chamber (310), so that the working liquid is supplied to the spray nozzle.

[0033] In addition, the control unit determines whether to use the working liquid as a extinguishing liquid function or a cooling liquid function based on the value input from the temperature sensor (410).

[0034] As the operation of the above pump (320) is driven in three stages of upper, middle, and lower, when the working liquid is used for extinguishing, the operation of the pump can be operated in the upper stage where the working liquid is sprayed the most.

[0035] In addition, when the above-mentioned working liquid is used for cooling, the operation of the pump can be operated in an intermediate stage where the working liquid is injected in the middle stage or in a lower stage where the working liquid is injected in the least amount.

[0036] In addition, the control unit can operate the pump (320) according to the temperature inside the data center to lower the temperature inside the data center, and when the temperature input value input from the temperature sensor (410) to the control unit is 40°C to 60°C, the control unit can operate the pump to a lower stage to supply the working liquid through the supply pipe to the injection nozzle (370) and spray it onto the server, thereby cooling the temperature of the overheated server.

[0037] In addition, when the temperature input value is 60℃ to 80℃, the control unit operates the pump in the intermediate stage to supply the working liquid through the supply pipe to the injection nozzle (370) and spray it onto the server, thereby cooling the temperature of the overheated server.

[0038] In addition, when the temperature input value input from the temperature sensor (410) to the control unit is 80°C or higher, the control unit operates the pump (320) to the upper stage to supply the working liquid to the injection nozzle (370) through the supply pipe (350) and spray it onto the server, thereby cooling the temperature of the overheated server or extinguishing a fire.

[0039] In addition, the control unit can measure the temperature change over time according to the temperature input value of the temperature sensor (410), measure the time for the temperature to rise from t1 to t2 multiple times, list them in order of the shortest time, and control to spray more working fluid as the time gets shorter.

[0040] In addition, the above t1 is 40℃ and the above t2 is 60℃, and after measuring multiple times and listing them in order of shortest time, the pump (320) is operated at medium level for up to the top 50%, and the pump (320) is operated at low level for 51% or less, thereby enabling rapid control of the temperature inside the data center.

[0041] Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific examples, this is intended to specifically explain the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is clear that modifications and improvements can be made by those skilled in the art within the technical spirit of the present invention.

[0042] All simple modifications or changes of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific protection scope of the present invention will be made clear by the appended claims.

[0043] [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 110: Induction space 120: Exhaust pipe

[0045] 310: Chamber 320: Pump

[0046] 330: Valve 350: Supply pipe

Claims

1. In a system for controlling the internal temperature of a data center (20) in which a plurality of servers (10) are deployed, A temperature control device to resolve overheating or fire of servers (10) caused by heat generated within the data center (20); and An internal temperature control system for a data center, characterized in that it comprises a control unit that compares the internal temperature with a preset temperature and operates the temperature control device according to the comparison result.

2. In paragraph 1, The above temperature control device includes a temperature sensor (410) for measuring the temperature inside the data center, An injection nozzle (370) that injects a working liquid according to a control signal of the above control unit, A supply pipe (350) that supplies the working liquid to the above injection nozzle (370), An internal temperature control system for a data center, characterized in that it comprises a chamber (310) for storing a working solution to be supplied to the above supply pipe (350).

3. In paragraph 2, An internal temperature control system for a data center, characterized in that the above-mentioned working liquid has insulating properties, so that even if the server is sprayed while it is in operation, the server does not stop operating or a short circuit does not occur.

4. In paragraph 3, A data center internal temperature control system characterized in that the floor on which the servers are placed is provided with a discharge pipe (120) for discharging the sprayed working liquid to the outside when the sprayed working liquid is sprayed through the spray nozzle (370).

5. In paragraph 4, An internal temperature control system for a data center, characterized in that the floor on which the above servers are placed has an induction space (110) for inducing the sprayed working liquid to the discharge pipe (120).

6. In paragraph 5, A data center internal temperature control system characterized in that a pump (320) and a valve (330) for supplying the working liquid to the spray nozzle are included between the spray nozzle (370) and the chamber (310), so that the working liquid is supplied to the spray nozzle.

7. In paragraph 3, The above-mentioned working liquid is an insulating liquid, and has an insulation breakdown electric field of 100 to 200 kV / cm, a computerized value of 0.02 mgKOH / g or less, a flash point of 50°C or higher, an initial boiling point of 175°C to 195°C, an end point of 200°C to 220°C, a surface tension of 30 dyne / cm2 or less, an aniline point of 90°C or less, and a density of 0.8 g / cm3 or less at 15°C.

8. In paragraph 6, The internal temperature control system of a data center, characterized in that the control unit determines whether to use the working liquid as a extinguishing liquid function or a cooling liquid function based on the value input from the temperature sensor (410).

9. In paragraph 8, A data center internal temperature control system characterized in that, when the working liquid is used for extinguishing, the pump operates in the upper stage in which the working liquid is sprayed the most, and when the working liquid is used for cooling, the pump operates in the middle stage in which the working liquid is sprayed the middle stage or in the lower stage in which the working liquid is sprayed the least, as the operation of the pump (320) is driven in three stages: upper, middle, and lower.

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