Redundant electrical room for a modular data centre system and method for operation of the room

Abstract

The present innovation relates to the field of modular data centre technology, more specifically to structural components such as redundant electrical rooms dimensioned to meet the full energy demand in emergency situations arising from power failure or to enable scheduled maintenance within a modular data centre system, while ensuring all the necessary infrastructure for the full operation of the data centre with more safety and efficiency. The present document relates to the development of a redundant electrical room designed for modular installation, comprising self-transportable structures that accelerate the installation processe and enable full operational availability of the data centre within a short timeframe, which is not achievable in the prior art using conventional masonry based structures. The modular pre-fabricated configuration reduces system activation time, while protection against adverse weather conditions and extreme environments allows installation and operation in both indoor and outdoor settings. The system includes insulation and protection against rain and fire, as well as security systems against intrusion, all of which ensure the safety and uninterrupted operation of the data centre. A method of operation of the redundant electrical room for a modular system is also proposed.

Description

[0001] Redundant electrical room for modular data center system, and method of operation of the room.

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003]

[0001] The present innovation belongs to the field of Engineering, in its technological aspect of modular infrastructure, more specifically, in structures developed for data processing centers, such as redundant electrical room structures for data centers, but not limiting the invention to this single field, since the product can be applied in the most diverse technological areas of Engineering.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005]

[0002] The demand for data center facilities has been steadily increasing with the rise in global connectivity. This growth directly impacts the capacity for data storage, processing, and control, which can be used in a wide variety of industries, businesses, offices, shopping malls, commercial establishments, and even leisure environments. All the technology applied in these diverse solutions relies on a data center to support its operation.

[0006]

[0003] The demand for data centers available for the completion of construction projects in periods of less than one year is a need that has not yet been solved in the state of the art, with traditional masonry constructions, which typically take about three years, depending on the data center's capacity. However, the urgency for data centers to become operational requires that this development and installation time be reduced, potentially reaching a timeframe of less than 6 (six) months, starting with contracting, going through project development, manufacturing, transportation, installation, testing, and activation.

[0007]

[0004] Another difficulty of the state of the art is the integration between the components that constitute the data center, preferably, in the condition of expanding the processing or storage capacity of the data center.

[0008]

[0005] In addition to its internal characteristics, the modular system that makes up the data center needs to be secure enough to prevent the possibility of break-ins or intrusion by unauthorized or unqualified persons. Furthermore, such a solution must be protected against inclement weather, such as dust, rain, sea air, and even more extreme conditions like fire.

[0009]

[0006] Aiming to obtain a solution that resolves all the technical problems listed above, with all their adversities, this document describes the redundant electrical room for a modular data center system, capable of meeting all the operational requirements of a data center.

[0010]

[0007] Several solutions have been developed seeking optimization and improvements for data centers, more specifically in solutions for redundant electrical rooms, given the extensive use of this equipment.

[0011]

[0008] In 2023, patent application CN219261884 described as a solution the use of a modular system for a data center machine room, where it is proposed in a single structure with all the components of a data center within one enclosure, containing: data cabinet, air conditioning, power cabinet, cooling tower, water pump and control box.Based on the solution description, it is evident that it is a solution for small data centers, which differs from the scope of the solution proposed in this document. The proposed solution aims to be a large data center solution with scalable and rapid expansion capabilities, with dedicated areas for each of the components that make up a smaller, simpler, and less secure data center. Specifically, it includes a dedicated structure for the redundant electrical room, and other specific structures to house each of the electrical rooms; data room; cooling room; and finally, a structure for the telecommunications room. Each room structure is assembled with sub-parts called bases and ceilings. The number of bases and ceilings used in assembling each room can vary, impacting the total area required for each room in the developed solution, according to the capacity required for the modular data center system.

[0012]

[0009] Also in 2023, US patent 11917788, entitled “MODULAR DATA CENTER”, proposed as an innovation a modular data center that had a microgrid with a power converter connected to a direct current bus, and a digital power system, which included a digital power transformer, a set of transmission lines and a digital power receiver. The solution also had an adiabatic cooling system, probably due to the country of origin of the solution. This solution differs from the solution developed in this document, since it presents the entire modular data center system in a single structure, which houses the data room, the electrical room, and the cooling room.Meanwhile, the solution developed in this document has a dedicated and isolated structure for the equipment necessary for the operation of an electrical room, in addition to having the feature of expanding the energy capacity of the electrical room, which powers the entire modular data center system.

[0013]

[0010] In short, none of the documents available in the prior art proposed the development of a redundant electrical room for a modular data center system capable of being developed and available for operation in less than six months, while still guaranteeing all safety requirements, fire protection, and protection against weather conditions such as water, dust, sea air, or contaminants, through a robust and meticulously developed modular system designed to ensure uninterrupted operation in accordance with the most demanding international market standards. Another striking solution lies in the versatility of the prior art solution regarding installation, as it solves the problem of fixed and permanent installations, since it can be quickly transported from different locations using the lifting solutions integrated into the structural solution of the redundant electrical room of the modular system.

[0014] OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

[0015]

[0011] The present innovation aims to develop a redundant electrical room for a modular data center system, capable of enabling the safe operation of a data center in both outdoor and indoor environments, whether closed or partially closed.

[0016]

[0012] It is also the objective of the redundant electrical room to guarantee full availability for operation throughout 365 days a year, without any interruption of data storage or processing operations or other operations performed by the data room of the modular data center system.

[0013] Furthermore, the innovation developed also aims at robust isolation of the external environment from the internal environment, in order to guarantee all the necessary conditions for the operation of the data center.

[0017]

[0014] Finally, the modular data center system has the versatility of being moved from one area to another, which is not possible in a masonry structure; therefore, the redundant electrical room developed also needs to have this portability characteristic.

[0018]

[0015] And, still with regard to the operation of the redundant electrical room, the objective of the present solution is to develop a method that describes the operation of the redundant electrical room of the modular data center system.

[0019] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

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[0016] In order to facilitate understanding of the developed system and the method of the present invention, this patent includes the figures described below:

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[0017] Figure 1 shows the front perspective view of the modular system.

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[0018] Figure 1A shows the front perspective view of the first configurable variant of the modular system.

[0023]

[0019] Figure 2 illustrates the front perspective view of the redundant electrical room.

[0024]

[0020] Figure 3 shows the front perspective view of base 1, of the redundant electrical room.

[0025]

[0021] Figure 4 shows the front perspective view of base 2, of the redundant electrical room.

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[0022] Figure 5 shows the front perspective view of ceiling 1, of the redundant electrical room.

[0027]

[0023] Figure 6 shows the front perspective view of ceiling 2, of the redundant electrical room.

[0028]

[0024] Figure 7 shows the front perspective view of base 1 assembled with roof 1, of the redundant electrical room.

[0029]

[0025] Figure 8 shows the front perspective view of base 1 assembled with roof 1 and base 2, of the redundant electrical room.

[0030]

[0026] Figure 9 illustrates the front perspective view of base 1 assembled with base 2 and ceiling 2, of the redundant electrical room.

[0027] Figure 10 illustrates the front perspective view of base 1 assembled with base 2, of the redundant electrical room.

[0031]

[0028] Figure 11 shows the rear perspective view of base 1 assembled with base 2, of the redundant electrical room.

[0032]

[0033]

[0029] The redundant electrical wing for modular systems developed in the present invention aims to develop modules divided into base and roof sub-parts, in order to allow optimized transport by road, sea, rail and air, mainly to meet the requirements and legislation for transport in urban areas.

[0034]

[0030] All sub-parts are structurally self-supporting even when pre-equipped and can be coupled and uncoupled according to transport, testing and commissioning needs. Through this modular solution, it is possible to have a modular system with a capacity greater than 36 Megawatts, for example, for a capacity of 600 kW to 7.2 MW, a redundant electrical room is used, which is assembled with two bases and two ceilings, equivalent to serving 1 to 12 data rooms, while to serve a capacity of 36 MW, 1 to 5 redundant electrical rooms are used, each redundant electrical room consisting of two bases and two ceilings.In other words, there is a modularity in which the total capacity of the modular data center system can be increased according to the necessary demand, in multiples of 0.6 MW, for each data room that is added to the solution. Each redundant electrical room can supply up to 12 data rooms in the modular data center system. Thus, the number of redundant electrical rooms used in each modular data center system will depend on the type of protection required, since redundant electrical rooms are used in case of failure or interruption of operation of the electrical room of the modular data center system.Modularity allows data centers to be built, tested, and pre-commissioned under an industrial process, drastically reducing the cycles required for installation and start-up compared to traditional construction methods. The dimensions of the modules vary between 2.5 and 3.5 meters in width, between 5 and 18 meters in length, and from 2.5 to 6 meters in height. These dimensions are not limiting for the construction of the redundant electrical room, which can have its dimensions varied by varying the number of bases and ceilings used, and even by varying the dimensions of each base and ceiling, since these dimensions can be adjusted to adapt the redundant electrical room to the area where it will be installed.

[0035]

[0031] In order to show how the solution is developed for the structure of a redundant electrical room in a modular data center system, Figure 1 is presented, which is a front perspective view of the modular data center system. In this view, it is possible to visualize the data room, the cooling room, the electrical room, and the redundant electrical rooms. Figure 1 also indicates the orthogonal axes X, Y, and Z. The X-axis indicates the longitudinal direction of the structures, a dimension also known as the length of the structures; the Z-axis indicates the transverse direction of the structures, a dimension also known as the width of the structures; and finally, the Y-axis indicates the direction parallel to the height of the structures.

[0036]

[0032] The previous perspective view, illustrated in Figure 1A, shows the first alternative solution for the modular data center, which consists of two data rooms, two cooling rooms, one electrical room, two redundant electrical rooms, and one telecommunications room, which is not visible in this figure. Other alternative configurations can be used, since 1 electrical room and 2 redundant electrical rooms are capable of serving different numbers of data rooms, up to 12 data rooms, depending on the total capacity demanded by the modular data center system.

[0037]

[0033] The previous perspective view illustrated in Figure 2 shows a preferred configuration of a redundant electrical room, which is assembled with two bases and two ceilings. Also in Figure 2, it is possible to visualize the access doors of the redundant electrical room, with the access door of base 1 closed, while the access door of base 2 is partially open. This configuration is presented in order to show the functionality of the redundant electrical room. During the use of the redundant electrical room, both doors are kept closed, and at certain times both doors can be opened in order to expedite possible maintenance, or even a parameterization of the components that are in each of the bases 1 and 2 that make up the redundant electrical room.In this view, it is possible to see on ceiling 1 and ceiling 2 the finishes used to protect the assembly against weathering such as rain, sun, dust, and contaminants in general. Specific sealing products, such as silicone and other polymers, are used in the installation of these finishes to help ensure the watertightness of the redundant electrical room after it is fully assembled. On the front face, more specifically at the mounting interface of the right side of ceiling 1 with the left side of ceiling 2, it is possible to see the joints connecting these structures. Also on the front face, the external wall cladding on the right side of base 2 is mounted, in order to allow visualization of the quick-connect fittings, preferably metallic, used to supply fluids to the redundant electrical room.Still on the front face, the external wall cladding on the left side of base 1 is assembled, in order to allow visualization of the access panel. In this view it is possible to see how the assemblies are carried out between the bases, between the ceilings, and between the bases and the ceilings, with different types of joints specific to each type of assembly. It is also possible to see on ceiling 1 and ceiling 2 the trunnions used for lifting, both for transport and assembly.

[0038]

[0034] Figure 3 shows a front perspective view of base 1, of the redundant electrical room. In this view, access door 1 is in the closed position. On the right side of the view, there are no closing panels, as this is the side where assembly with base 2 occurs. Also on the right side face, it is possible to see the "X" shaped structures. These structures were dimensioned to ensure mechanical resistance, in order to guarantee the integrity of the structure during the lifting stage of base 1, an operation that is performed both in the loading and unloading process of base 1.Still on the front face of figure 3 it is possible to visualize the external finishing closures, with the quick-connect coupling system for the components that power the redundant electrical room at the bottom of the closure, while in the central part of the closure, which is on the other side of access door 1, is the control panel, which can even be used for functions of access door 1 of base 1.

[0035] Figure 4 shows a front perspective view of base 2, of the redundant electrical room, in this view access door 2 is mounted on base 2 and in the open position.On the left side of the view, there are no cladding panels, as this is the side where assembly with base 1 occurs. Also on the left side, it is possible to see the "X"-shaped structures. These structures were also dimensioned to ensure mechanical resistance, in order to guarantee the integrity of the structure during the lifting stage of base 2, an operation that is performed both during the loading and unloading process of base 2. Also on the front face of Figure 4, it is possible to see the external finishing panels. In the panels on the front face of the redundant electrical room, the quick-connect coupling system for the components that power the redundant electrical room is located at the bottom of each panel. The control panel for base 2 is hidden in this view.In the closing section on the left side of the view, at its far left end, it is possible to partially see the joints used to connect base 2 to base 1.

[0039]

[0036] Figure 5 shows a front perspective view of ceiling 1 of the redundant electrical room. In this view, more specifically on the front face of ceiling 1, it is possible to see the rectangular openings. These openings are for the passage of cable trays, and it is preferably through these cable trays that the energy supply to the redundant electrical room is provided. Other pipes, not visible in this view, house the entire internal fire suppression system, whose cylinder is mounted on base 2 and the piping is shared with base 1 in order to guarantee protection on both sides of the redundant electrical room. On the left side of ceiling 1, we have the structure that supplies air to the modules. Preferably, a filter system is connected to this opening inside the module so that the air admitted into the module is under controlled conditions, guaranteeing the lifespan of the equipment.It is important to highlight that the quantities of structures on both the left side face, not visible in this view, and on the front face of ceiling 1, may have different geometries, which depend on the specification requirements of the redundant electrical room, and therefore, such quantities may vary in order to accommodate all installed components.

[0037] Figure 6 shows a front perspective view of ceiling 2 of the redundant electrical room; in this view, more specifically on the front face of ceiling 2, it is possible to see the rectangular opening used for the passage of the electrical conduits; it is through the electrical conduits that the energy supply to the redundant electrical room is made. Other pipes, not visible in this view, house the entire internal fire suppression system, whose cylinder is mounted on base 2 and the piping is shared with base 1 in order to guarantee protection on both sides of the redundant electrical room.On the left side of ceiling 2, there are structures that connect both the telecommunications between the modules, preferably using fiber optic technology, since it does not suffer from magnetic interference, thus transmitting data with maximum efficiency to the IT infrastructure, such as the hardware equipment housed in bases 1 and 2 of the redundant electrical room, and the electrical connection. There are also openings on the left side for connecting components to the outside. It is important to note that the number of structures and openings on both the right and left sides, as well as the front and back faces of ceiling 2, may have different geometries, depending on the specification requirements of the redundant electrical room; therefore, these geometries and quantities may vary to accommodate all installed components.

[0040]

[0038] Figure 7 shows a front perspective view of the assembly of base 1 with ceiling 1, of the redundant electrical room. On the right side of this view, it is possible to see the alignment of the structures, preferably metallic, in an “X” shape, mounted on both base 1 and ceiling 1. Also in Figure 7, it is possible to see the coverings of the upper face of ceiling 1, and, partially, the “L” shaped structures that seal the upper face with the left side face and with the rear face, both of which are not visible. The internal walls that protect the blanket installed in the structure, between the internal and external walls of both base 1 and ceiling 1, are partially visible at some points in Figure 7.

[0041]

[0039] Figure 8 shows a front perspective view of the assembly of base 1, with ceiling 1 and base 2, of the redundant electrical room. In this view, it is possible to see, on the right side of base 2, the external walls that protect the insulation installed in the structure, between the internal and external walls. Also hidden in Figure 8 are the duct systems that connect the air conditioning units installed in base 2, whose piping is installed in ceiling 2, not visible in this image. On the top face, more specifically at the mounting interface of the right side of base 1 with the left side of base 2, it is possible to see the joints connecting these structures. Also on the front face, the cladding of the external wall, preferably metallic, is visible, as is the cladding of the upper face of ceiling 1.

[0042]

[0040] The previous perspective view illustrated in Figure 9 shows base 1 assembled with base 2 and ceiling 2 of the redundant electrical room. In this view, it is possible to visualize the details of the mounting interface structures between the bases and between the base and the ceiling. It is also possible to visualize the "x" shaped structures which are the structural reinforcements that guarantee the necessary mechanical resistance for the movement of the modules, both for the bases and for the ceilings.

[0043]

[0041] The previous perspective view illustrated in Figure 10 shows base 1 assembled with base 2, of the redundant electrical room. In this view, it is possible to visualize the structures of the mounting interface between base 1 and base 2. Also in Figure 10, it is possible to visualize some of the components that are mounted on base 1 and some of the components that are mounted on base 2.

[0044]

[0042] The rear perspective view shown in Figure 11 depicts base 1 assembled with base 2 of the redundant electrical room. This view shows the mounting interface structures between the right side of base 1 and the left side of base 2. Figure 11 also shows some of the components mounted on base 1 and some of the components mounted on base 2. This view identifies some of the components of the redundant electrical room, with their respective numerical references, such as: the evaporator unit; the cylinder; the fire protection system; the fire detector; distribution panel 3; the uninterruptible power supply unit; uninterruptible power supply unit 2; panel 2 and the communication panel.

[0045]

[0043] The mechanical construction of the redundant electrical room consists of a metal structure dimensioned to withstand all the stresses to which the modules are subjected during transport and operation.

[0044] In short, the function of the redundant electrical room is to ensure the efficient distribution of energy in emergency conditions, where a failure occurs in one or more electrical rooms of the modular data center system, or in case of maintenance of the electrical room. For this, Electrical Distribution Boards (EDBs) are used, which are responsible for distributing energy to the various circuits of the data center; Power Distribution Units (PDUs), which are used to distribute energy to the individual data equipment of the servers; Cables, the cabling must be organized, labeled and suitable to withstand high electrical loads;Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), which are crucial to ensure power continuity in case of power grid failures, the sizing of the uninterruptible power supply must be done considering the total load of the modular data center system and the necessary autonomy time; Cooling and Ventilation Systems, the heat generated by electrical components, uninterruptible power supply and generators must be efficiently managed to avoid failures and damage, air conditioning and ventilation systems must be designed to maintain the temperature within specified limits; Safety and Fire Protection, which are the fire detection and suppression systems installed in the redundant electrical room, waterless suppression systems, such as inert gas, are preferable to avoid damage to electrical equipment;Monitoring and Control, which are systems for continuous monitoring of energy, temperature, humidity, and equipment status, and can be integrated into a modular data center infrastructure management system; Grounding and Surge Protection, which is an effective grounding system and, along with surge protection devices, is essential to protect equipment against power fluctuations and lightning strikes.

[0046]

[0045] The modular data center system (1) is preferably developed using the following components: data room (2), cooling room (3), electrical room (4), redundant electrical room (5) and telecommunications room (6).

[0047]

[0046] This development aims at the design of the redundant electrical room (5), which is part of a technology set, whose function is to guarantee the operation of the modular data center system (1), being a room used in emergency conditions for the supply, distribution, protection and control of electrical energy for all critical data equipment and the supporting infrastructure. The dimensioning of the redundant electrical room (5) will depend on the capacity of the modular data center system (1), its data room (2) and its electrical room (4), which will result in the complexity of the necessary electrical redundancy infrastructure.

[0048]

[0047] The redundant electrical room (5) is interconnected with the data room (2), with the cooling room (3), with the redundant electrical rooms (5) and with the telecommunications room (6).

[0049]

[0048] The structure of the redundant electrical room (5) is assembled with base 1 (5.22), with base 2 (5.23), with ceiling 1 (5.24), with ceiling 2 (5.25), with access door 1 (5.26), with access door 2 (5.27), with internal walls (5.28), with external walls (5.29) and with the blanket (5.30).

[0050]

[0049] In the external area of ​​the redundant electrical room (5) the external walls (5.29) are mounted, which are responsible for isolating the structure from the external environment, and are responsible for protecting the blanket (5.30) that is mounted between the external walls (5.29) and the internal walls (5.28).

[0051]

[0050] The operating structure of the redundant electrical room (5) also provides for a multiple security system against break-ins and vandalism, reinforced by access doors 1 (5.26) and 2 (5.27).

[0052]

[0051] Access door 1 (5.26) is used to access the equipment installed in the internal area of ​​base 1 (5.22), in addition to guaranteeing all the safety requirements of the redundant electrical room (5), it also has protection against the entry of weather, chemical contaminants and other elements.

[0053]

[0052] Access door 2 (5.27) is used to access the equipment installed in the internal area of ​​base 2 (5.23), in addition to guaranteeing all the safety requirements of the redundant electrical room (5), it also has protection against the entry of weather, chemical contaminants and other elements.

[0054]

[0053] The inner walls (5.28) provide protection for the blanket (5.30) in the inner area of ​​the redundant electrical room (5). The outer walls (5.29) provide protection for the blanket (5.30) in the outer area of ​​the redundant electrical room (5).

[0055]

[0054] The redundant electrical room (5) contains the blanket (5.30) which is preferably of the ceramic fiber, or rock wool, or glass wool type. The blanket (5.30) is responsible for protecting the redundant electrical room (5), as it has specific fire resistance characteristics for very high temperatures, with the capacity to withstand temperatures up to 1200°C. The ceramic fiber blanket (5.30) is a thermal insulator that, when installed between the inner wall (5.28) and the outer wall (5.29), helps to ensure that the redundant electrical room (5) can withstand an extreme fire or blaze condition.

[0056]

[0055] Meanwhile, in the internal area of ​​the redundant electrical room (5) are mounted the auxiliary distribution panel (5.1), the transformer (5.2), the panel (5.3), the distribution panel (5.4), the uninterruptible power supply unit (5.5), the uninterruptible power supply unit 2 (5.6), the main distribution panel (5.7), the distribution panel 2 (5.8), the evaporator unit (5.9), the uninterruptible power supply unit 3 (5.10), the uninterruptible power supply unit 4 (5.11), the cylinder (5.12), the distribution panel 3 (5.13), the communication panel (5.14), the fire detector (5.15), the fire protection system (5.16), the panel 2 (5.17), the distribution panel 4 (5.18), the rectifier (5.19), the distribution panel 5 (5.20), the evaporator unit (5.21).

[0057]

[0056] The auxiliary distribution panel (5.1) is designed to manage and distribute power to auxiliary systems, including lighting, security systems, administrative support equipment, fire alarms, monitoring systems, and others. The auxiliary systems receive power safely and reliably, without interfering with the operation of critical information technology systems. Its integration with other systems is powered by the distribution panel (upstream) and, in some cases, by redundancy power systems (such as generators or uninterruptible power supplies) to ensure power supply from the main electrical grid. The auxiliary distribution panel (5.1) Its function is to: distribute electrical energy to auxiliary systems, which are essential for operational support but are not directly part of the critical information technology infrastructure; protect auxiliary loads against overloads, short circuits, and electrical faults, ensuring the safety and continuity of support systems. The auxiliary distribution panel (5.1) It has the following main components: input and output circuit breakers, which provide overload and short-circuit protection for the circuits that supply auxiliary systems, such as lighting, security systems, and access control; distribution busbars, which are the copper busbars that efficiently conduct electrical current between the input and output circuit breakers; energy meters and instrumentation, which are the instruments used to monitor energy parameters such as voltage, current, power, and consumption, allowing for proper management of energy resources and identification of anomalies; protection relays, which are the devices that detect faults and automatically de-energize specific circuits to prevent damage to auxiliary equipment. The auxiliary distribution panel (5.1) is sized according to the needs of the auxiliary systems it serves, with capacities that preferably range from 100A to 630A, depending on the load and the number of auxiliary systems to be powered. The auxiliary distribution panel (5.1) can be configured for redundancy (N+1), allowing the auxiliary systems to continue operating during maintenance or component failures. The segmentation of the circuits allows different auxiliary systems to be isolated for maintenance or repair without interrupting the other systems.

[0058]

[0057] The Transformer (5.2) receives power from the main distribution panel (5.7) and supplies the auxiliary distribution panel (5.1).

[0059]

[0058] Panel (5.3) is responsible for the environment's access control system, through the control and management boards and all automation components.

[0060]

[0059] The distribution panel (5.4) is designed to manage the distribution of power from the uninterruptible power supply systems in a redundant electrical room (5), playing a crucial role in the continuity of operation of critical information technology equipment, providing clean and uninterrupted power in case of failures in the main power grid with the interface between the uninterruptible power supply units and the distribution boards that supply the data equipment of the servers and other critical equipment, protecting against interruptions and ensuring the constant availability of services. The distribution panel (5.4) Its main function is: the distribution of electrical energy from uninterruptible power supply units to the critical loads of an electrical room, ensuring that, in case of power grid failures, energy is supplied without interruption; protection of loads against overload, short circuit, voltage surges and other electrical faults. The distribution panel (5.4) Its main components are: input and output circuit breakers, which control and protect the power distribution from the uninterruptible power supply units to the connected loads, ensuring the safe isolation of circuits during faults or maintenance; distribution busbars, which efficiently conduct current between the circuit breakers and the connected equipment, usually made of copper; meters and instrumentation, which monitor electrical parameters such as voltage, current, frequency, power, and energy consumption; protection relays, which provide additional protection by detecting faults and de-energizing compromised circuits. The distribution panel (5.4) is sized according to the capacity of the uninterruptible power supply units and the total load of the critical loads it serves, whose capacities can preferably vary from 200A to 630A or more, depending on the size and needs of the electrical room. The distribution panel (5.4) It can be configured to operate in redundant systems (N+1, 2N), ensuring that power from the uninterruptible power supply units continues to be distributed without interruption, even in the event of a component failure or the need for maintenance. Circuit segmentation allows for maintenance without a complete power interruption. The distribution panel (5.4) receives power from the auxiliary panel and the uninterruptible power supply unit and distributes it to critical loads, connecting directly to the critical power distribution boards. The distribution panel (5.4) is equipped with remote monitoring and control systems, which allow for real-time supervision of operating conditions, power parameters, and alarms for rapid response to anomalies.

[0061]

[0060] The uninterruptible power supply unit (5.5) receives power from the main distribution panel (5.7) and is responsible for supplying power to distribution panel 5 (5.20). The uninterruptible power supply unit (5.5) provides emergency power to a load when there is a failure in the incoming power source or in the grid.

[0062]

[0061] The uninterruptible power supply unit 2 (5.6) is the component that houses the batteries responsible for the autonomy of critical loads that require uninterrupted power in the systems.

[0062] Panel 3 (5.7), called the Low Voltage Main Distribution Board (LVMD), serves as the central point for the distribution of low-voltage electrical energy, receiving energy from transformers or generators and distributing it to different secondary distribution boards, protection equipment, uninterruptible power supply units, among others. The main function of panel 3 (5.7) is: safe and efficient distribution of electrical energy to all loads connected to the system; protection against overload, short circuit and power failures through circuit breakers and fuses. The main components of panel 3 (5.7) are: input and output circuit breakers, which control and protect the input and distribution of energy; copper busbars, which conduct energy between the circuit breakers and the distribution points; meters and instrumentation, which monitor voltage, current, frequency, and power. Panel 3 (5.7) is sized for the maximum current that must be met, preferably in the range of 1000A to 4000A, depending on the size and needs of the modular data center system (1), and is designed to withstand high short-circuit current levels, preferably between 25kA and 65kA, ensuring the safety and integrity of the installation. Panel 3 (5.7) can be configured in redundant systems (N+1 or 2N) to ensure high availability and continuity of service, with independent sections to facilitate maintenance. Panel 3 (5.7) is equipped with remote monitoring and control systems, allowing real-time supervision of power status and operating conditions.

[0063]

[0063] Distribution panel 2 (5.8) is designed to supply and manage the power distribution of the mechanical systems of a redundant electrical room (5), such as air conditioning systems, ventilation, water pumps, fire suppression systems, and other auxiliary equipment essential for operation, in order to manage and distribute electrical power to the refrigeration, ventilation, and other systems, ensuring a suitable environment for servers and information technology devices. The main function of distribution panel 2 (5.8), in addition to distributing electrical power to all mechanical systems, is to protect the mechanical systems against overloads, short circuits, surges, and other electrical anomalies that may compromise their operation. The main components of distribution panel 2 (5.8) are:8) are: input and output circuit breakers, which control the input and output of energy for each specific mechanical system, providing fault protection and isolation control for maintenance; distribution busbars, which can be made of copper or aluminum, and are used to conduct current efficiently and safely between the circuit breakers and the connected loads; meters and instrumentation, which measure voltage, current, power, and other important electrical parameters for energy monitoring and management; protection relays, which are protective devices that detect electrical faults and quickly isolate compromised circuits to prevent damage to equipment. Distribution panel 2 (5.8) is sized according to the total load of the mechanical systems it feeds; capacities preferably vary between 400A and 2500A, depending on the requirements of the modular data center system. Distribution panel 2 (5.8) can be configured for redundancy (N+1, 2N), which allows maintenance or repair of components without interrupting the power supply to the mechanical systems. It features circuit segmentation, allowing separate management of different mechanical systems, for example refrigeration, pumps or ventilation, increasing flexibility and operational safety. Distribution panel 2 (5.8) receives power from the upstream panel, which allows continuity of service and ensures the continuity of mechanical systems in case of a power grid failure.

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[0064] The evaporator unit (5.9) has the function of transferring heat from the environment to be cooled to the refrigerant fluid circulating inside the evaporator unit (5.9). The evaporator unit (5.9) maintains the programmed ambient temperature in order to maintain the ideal operation of the equipment and other components installed inside the redundant electrical room (5).

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[0065] The uninterruptible power supply unit 3 (5.10) and the uninterruptible power supply unit 4 (5.11) provide emergency power to a load when there is a failure in the input power source or in the grid.

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[0066] The cylinder (5.12) is the element in which the shielding gas of the fire fighting system is stored. A network of pipes is connected to the cylinder (5.12), which is mounted longitudinally, preferably at base 2 (5.23) of the redundant electrical room (5), and through the fire fighting system piping is distributed to base 1 (5.22) of the redundant electrical room (5), in order to guarantee the internal protection of the entire redundant electrical room (5).

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[0067] Distribution panel 3 (5.13) is used to supply power to the Automation loads.

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[0068] The communication panel (5.14) is the structure that houses the information technology equipment, internet and other peripherals.

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[0069] The fire detector (5.15) is the component used to identify smoke or the start of a fire in the internal area of ​​the redundant electrical room (5).

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[0070] The fire protection system (5.16) is the equipment responsible for monitoring and controlling a possible fire condition, through the use of fire suppression fluid, via clean agent, to protect property, assets and people against the risks of a fire. Its main use is for containing fires in energized electrical equipment and for preventing reignition of the fire.

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[0071] Panel 4 (5.17) is responsible for the monitoring system of the control points and the operational conditions of the equipment, environments and automation in the room.

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[0072] Distribution panel 4 (5.18) has the function of: distributing direct current (DC) power to critical loads such as telecommunications equipment, emergency systems, batteries and, in some cases, server data equipment and critical equipment that operates on current; protecting DC loads against overloads, short circuits, polarity faults, and other electrical problems specific to DC systems. Distribution panel 4 (5.18) has the following main components: DC input and output circuit breakers, which protect against overcurrents and allow control of the power supply to different load circuits, specifically designed for handling direct current; DC busbars, which are used to conduct direct current efficiently and safely between the circuit breakers and the connected loads, preferably made of high-conductivity copper; DC-DC converters: used to provide different output voltages from a single DC input voltage; DC meters and instrumentation, which monitor direct current parameters such as voltage, current, power, and other consumption parameters, providing real-time data on operation; protection relays, which are devices that detect faults and interrupt the DC power supply in case of anomalous conditions. The distribution panel 4 (5.18) is designed to support the total load that will be supplied in direct current. Typical capacities may vary, preferably from 24VDC to 48VDC for telecommunications systems and batteries, and currents from 100A to 1000A, depending on the specific needs of the modular data center system (1). Distribution panel 4 (5.18) is equipped with remote monitoring systems, which allow real-time supervision of DC power parameters, status of circuit breakers and protection relays, and automatic alerts for rapid incident response.

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[0073] The rectifier (5.19) receives alternating current and converts it into direct current.

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[0074] Distribution panel 5 (5.20) is specifically designed to distribute electrical power to the data room (2) from an electrical room (4). These rooms house data equipment, servers, and other essential information technology equipment. Distribution panel 5 (5.20) is responsible for providing reliable and continuous power to the information technology equipment in the data rooms (2). It allows for efficient power management for multiple data equipment, servers, and other critical equipment, ensuring continuity of operations and minimizing the risk of power outages that could affect service availability. The main function of distribution panel 5 (5.20) is to distribute electrical power to the loads in the data room (2); to protect the loads against electrical faults such as overload, short circuit, and power fluctuations. The main components of distribution panel 5 (5.20) are:20) are: input and output circuit breakers, which protect and control the distribution of energy to the different circuits that power the data equipment of servers, network equipment, etc.; distribution busbars, which are preferably made of copper or aluminum to efficiently conduct energy between the circuit breakers and the connected loads; meters and instrumentation, which monitor electrical parameters such as voltage, current, power, and energy consumption, helping in the management of energy efficiency; protection relays, which detect electrical faults and automatically de-energize circuits to protect equipment and ensure continuity of operation. The 5 (5.20) distribution panel is designed to operate in redundant configurations (N+1, 2N), ensuring high energy availability for information technology equipment, even during maintenance or component failures. The 5 (5.20) distribution panel20) can be segmented to serve different zones of the data room (2) or different groups of data equipment, facilitating management and maintenance. Distribution panel 5 (5.20) is sized for the total load of the data room (2) it serves. Capacities preferably range from 400A to 2500A, depending on the number of data equipment and the power density of each. Distribution panel 5 (5.20) includes remote monitoring and control systems, allowing real-time supervision of power operating conditions, and alerts for a quick response to problems.

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[0075] The evaporator unit (5.21) has the function of transferring heat from the environment to be cooled to the refrigerant fluid circulating inside the evaporator unit (5.21). The evaporator unit (5.21) maintains the programmed ambient temperature in order to maintain the ideal operation of the equipment and other components installed inside the redundant electrical room (5).

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[0076] The redundant electrical room (5) has the flexibility to receive components, or even remove components, within the components listed above, according to the demand of the data room (2), of the modular data center system (1).

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[0077] The redundant electrical room (5) has the cold air ducts of the evaporator unit (5.21) lined with elastomeric blanket, which serves as thermal insulation, in order to guarantee the cooling efficiency of the redundant electrical room (5).

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[0078] The modular data center system (1) allows, alternatively, variation in the size of the redundant electrical room (5) by adding or removing bases and ceilings.

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[0079] The modular data center system (1) allows, alternatively, the expansion of its total operating capacity through the addition of data rooms (2), each data room (2) preferably having a capacity of up to 0.6 MW and each redundant electrical room (5) having the capacity to supply up to 12 data rooms (2).

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[0080] The modular data center system (1) with a capacity of up to 7.2 MegaWatts is assembled with a redundant electrical room (5), wherein each redundant electrical room (5) is assembled with two bases 1 (5.22), 2 (5.23) and two ceilings 1 (5.24), 2 (5.25), respectively.

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[0081] The modular data center system (1) can alternatively be assembled with a capacity of up to 36 MegaWatts, for such capacity the modular data center system (1) is assembled with up to five redundant electrical rooms (5), each redundant electrical room (5) being assembled with base 1 (5.21), base 2 (5.23), ceiling 1 (5.24) and ceiling 2 (5.25).

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[0082] The modular system (1.1) may alternatively consist of two data rooms (2), two cooling rooms (3), an electrical room (4), two redundant electrical rooms (5) and a telecommunications room (6); wherein the redundant electrical room (5) is preferably interconnected with the data room (2) and with the electrical room (4)

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[0083] Alternatively, the modular system (1.1) consisting of two data rooms (2), two cooling rooms (3), electrical room (4), two redundant electrical rooms (5) and a telecommunications room (6); wherein the redundant electrical room (5) may be interconnected with the data room (2), with the cooling room (3), with the electrical room (4) and with the telecommunications room (6).

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[0084] The operating method for which the redundant electrical room (5) was developed requires: protection against water ingress; protection against dust ingress and protection against contaminants from the outside to the inside of the redundant electrical room (5). It must be airtight against the passage of gases or smoke; have thermal insulation; and have fire protection from the outside to the inside of the redundant electrical room (5), and withstand temperatures above 750°C, more preferably above 1200°C, for a minimum of 60 minutes. It must have fire protection from the inside to the outside of the redundant electrical room (5), and withstand internal temperatures above 1200°C for a minimum of 60 minutes. It must have cylinder piping (5.12) with a fire suppression system inside the redundant electrical room (5). It must have access door 1 (5.26) for security against break-ins and vandalism of base 1 (5.22) and access door 2 (5.27) for security against break-ins and vandalism of base 2 (5.23). And finally, to have a security system against break-ins and vandalism, mainly because the structures of base 1 (5.22), base 2 (5.23), roof 1 (5.24), roof 2 (5.25), access door 1 (5.26) and access door 2 (5.27) are assembled without any access for disassembly from the outside.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL ROOM FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM characterized by the modular data center system (1) being formed by the data room (2), cooling room (3), electrical room (4), redundant electrical room (5) and telecommunications room (6); wherein the redundant electrical room (5) is interconnected with the data room (2), with the cooling room (3), with the electrical room (4) and with the telecommunications room (6); wherein the structure of the redundant electrical room (5) is assembled with base 1 (5.22), with base 2 (5.23), with ceiling 1 (5.24), with ceiling 2 (5.25), with access door 1 (5.26), with access door 2 (5.27), with internal walls (5.28), with external walls (5.29) and with the blanket (5.30).

2. REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL ROOM FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that the redundant electrical room (5) has installed in its internal area the auxiliary distribution panel (5.1), the transformer (5.2), the panel (5.3), the distribution panel (5.4), the uninterruptible power supply unit (5.5), the uninterruptible power supply unit 2 (5.6), the main distribution panel (5.7), the distribution panel 2 (5.8), the evaporator unit (5.9), the uninterruptible power supply unit 3 (5.10), the uninterruptible power supply unit 4 (5.11), the cylinder (5.12), the distribution panel 3 (5.13), the communication panel (5.14), the fire detector (5.15), the fire protection system (5.16), the panel 2 (5.17), the distribution panel 4(5.18), the rectifier (5.19), the distribution panel 5(5.20), the evaporator unit (5.21).

3. REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL ROOM FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that the redundant electrical room (5) has the flexibility to receive components according to the requirements of the data room (2) and the electrical room (4) of the modular data center system (1).

4. REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL ROOM FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that the redundant electrical room (5) contains the blanket (5.30) which is preferably of the ceramic fiber type, or rock wool, or glass wool.

5. REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL ROOM FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that, alternatively, the modular data center system (1) allows variation in the size of the redundant electrical room (5) by adding or removing bases and ceilings.

6. REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL ROOM FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that, alternatively, the modular system (1.1) is formed by two data rooms (2), two cooling rooms (3), electrical room (4), two redundant electrical rooms (5) and a telecommunications room (6); wherein the redundant electrical room (5) is preferably interconnected with the data room (2) and with the electrical room (4).

7. REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL ROOM FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that, alternatively, the modular system (1.1) is formed by two data rooms (2), two cooling rooms (3), electrical room (4), two redundant electrical rooms (5) and telecommunications room (6); wherein the redundant electrical room (5) is preferably interconnected with the data room (2), with the cooling room (3), with the electrical room (4) and with the telecommunications room (6).

8. REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL ROOM FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that, alternatively, the modular data center system (1) with a capacity of up to 7.2 MegaWatts is assembled with a redundant electrical room (5), wherein each redundant electrical room (5) is assembled with two bases 1 (5.22), 2 (5.23) and two ceilings 1 (5.24), 2 (5.25), respectively.

9. REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL ROOM FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that, alternatively, the modular data center system (1) with a capacity of up to 36 MegaWatts is assembled with up to 5 redundant electrical rooms (5), wherein each redundant electrical room (5) is assembled with two bases 1 (5.22), 2 (5.23) and two ceilings 1 (5.24), 2 (5.25), respectively.

10. REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL ROOM FOR MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, according to claim 1, characterized in that, alternatively, the modular data center system (1) allows capacity expansion through the addition of data rooms (2), each data room (2) preferably having a capacity of up to 0.6 MW, and each redundant electrical room (5) having the capacity to supply up to 12 data rooms (2).

11. METHOD OF OPERATION OF THE REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL ROOM FOR A MODULAR DATA CENTER SYSTEM, defined in claim 1, characterized by the redundant electrical room (5): - possess fire protection from the outside to the inside of the redundant electrical room (5), and withstand external temperatures above 1200C, for a minimum time of 60 minutes; - possess fire protection from the inside to the outside of the redundant electrical room (5), and withstand internal temperatures above 1200C, for a minimum time of 60 minutes; - to have cylinder piping (5.12) with fire suppression system inside the redundant electrical room (5); - have access door 1 (5.26) for security against break-ins and vandalism of base 1 (5.22); - have access door 2 (5.27) for security against break-ins and vandalism of base 2 (5.23); - to have protection against water ingress from the outside to the inside of the redundant electrical room (5); - to have protection against the entry of dust from the outside to the inside of the redundant electrical room (5); - to have protection against the entry of contaminants from the outside to the inside of the redundant electrical room (5); - to be airtight against the passage of gases or smoke; - to have thermal insulation; - to have a security system against break-ins and vandalism.

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