Vacuum-Assisted Atomizer Cooling for Server Heat Bottlenecks

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing server systems face challenges in effectively dissipating heat due to increasing power consumption, necessitating improved heat management solutions.

Innovation Solution

A heat dissipation system utilizing a housing, atomizer, vacuum pump, and condenser to atomize and vaporize a working fluid, which is then recycled through a vacuum environment to efficiently dissipate heat from electronic devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If conventional heat dissipation methods are used, then the system can operate, but the heat dissipation effect is insufficient due to increasing power consumption

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation effectVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes phase transition of working fluid from liquid to gas state through atomization and vaporization processes. The atomizer converts liquid working fluid into fine droplets that rapidly vaporize upon contacting the heat source, absorbing large amounts of heat in the process. This phase transition mechanism enables highly efficient heat dissipation that can handle increasing power consumption of servers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a vacuum environment within the housing to remove air and other gases. This vacuum atmosphere enhances the heat dissipation efficiency by eliminating convection and forced conduction pathways, forcing the system to rely on direct evaporation and conduction from the atomized working fluid. The vacuum environment also prevents oxidation and contamination of the working fluid.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #39Inert atmosphere (Inert environment)

2Temperature

If more heat dissipation capacity is added, then the heat dissipation effect improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation capacityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple functions into a unified vacuum-based heat dissipation system. The vacuum pump simultaneously creates the vacuum environment and facilitates the phase transition process. The atomizer combines liquid delivery and vaporization functions in one component. This merging of functions achieves high heat dissipation capacity without proportionally increasing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the physical parameters of the working fluid by transitioning it from liquid to gas phase through controlled atomization. By adjusting parameters such as vacuum degree, atomization pressure, and working fluid composition, the system optimizes heat dissipation capacity without adding complex mechanical structures. The parameter-based control allows flexible adjustment of heat dissipation performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system achieves rapid and flexible heat dissipation with reduced energy consumption and environmental impact by using a vacuum-assisted atomization process, maintaining stable temperatures and reducing manufacturing costs.

Implementation Method 1

The atomizer is configured to atomize and spray a working fluid to the heat source

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Implementation Method 2

atomize and vaporize a working fluid

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhase change: Phase Change

Implementation Method 3

The vacuum pump is configured to vacuumize the housing

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVacuum: Vacuum

Implementation Method 4

a housing, atomizer, vacuum pump, and condenser to atomize and vaporize a working fluid, which is then recycled through a vacuum environment

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCondensation: Condensation

Data Source

PatentEP4694596A1Heat dissipation system
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 NEWCERA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD(CN)
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AI summary

A heat dissipation system (1, 1', 1", 1‴) includes a housing (10), an electronic device (12), an atomizer (14) and a vacuum pump (16). The electronic device (12) is disposed in the housing (10). The electronic device (12) includes a heat source (120). The atomizer (14) is disposed relative to the electronic device (12). The atomizer (14) is configured to atomize and spray a working fluid (28) to the heat source (120). The vacuum pump (16) is connected to the housing (10). The vacuum pump (16) is configured to vacuumize the housing (10). The heat dissipation system (1, 1', 1", 1‴) can effectively improve the heat dissipation effect through the cooperation of vacuuming and atomization mechanisms.