Bubble-Driven Turbine Recovery in Immersion Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing immersion cooling technologies do not effectively harness the energy generated by bubbles during the cooling process to improve power consumption efficiency, and the orientation of the turbine relative to the heat dissipation device can affect its efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A power generation system that utilizes a turbine positioned to rotate based on the rising pressure of bubbles generated during immersion cooling, with a connector aligning the turbine shaft parallel to gravity, converting kinetic energy into electrical energy, and includes a rotator to adjust the turbine's orientation relative to the heat dissipation device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If a turbine is positioned to rotate based on rising bubble pressure during immersion cooling, then electrical energy is generated from the cooling process, but the turbine orientation relative to the heat dissipation device affects rotation efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is designed with rotational capability, allowing the turbine to dynamically adjust its orientation relative to the heat dissipation device. This enables the system to adapt to different operational conditions and maintain optimal energy conversion efficiency while accommodating variations in bubble generation patterns and device positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector serves multiple functions: it mechanically supports the turbine, enables rotational adjustment for orientation optimization, and positions the turbine at an optimal distance from the heat dissipation device. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate adjustment mechanisms while maintaining ease of operation.
2Power
If the turbine is positioned above the heat dissipation device to capture rising bubbles, then kinetic energy conversion to electrical energy is enabled, but the system complexity increases due to connector and orientation adjustment mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The connector and rotator functions are merged into a single integrated component that provides both mechanical support and rotational adjustment capability. This reduces the number of separate parts and simplifies the overall system structure while maintaining the ability to optimize turbine orientation for maximum power generation.
Solution Approach 2:
The turbine system utilizes the natural rising motion of bubbles generated during immersion cooling to drive rotation, eliminating the need for external power sources or complex control systems. The system self-regulates by converting the thermal energy already present in the cooling process directly into electrical energy.
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
Enhances energy utilization efficiency by generating electrical energy from the cooling process, improving power consumption and reducing operational costs without compromising cooling performance.
Implementation Method 1
a turbine configured to rotate based on an action of rising pressure of bubbles, based on the bubbles rising at least partially in the vertical direction from the heat dissipation device surface
Implementation Method 2
cooling process of immersion cooling a heat dissipation device in a refrigerant such that bubbles are generated at a heat dissipation device surface
Implementation Method 3
a converter configured to convert kinetic energy of the turbine into electrical energy
Data Source
AI summary
A power generation system may be used to cool a heat dissipation device based on immersion in a refrigerant such that bubbles are generated at a heat dissipation device surface of the heat dissipation device in the refrigerant. The power generation system includes a turbine, a connector, and a converter. The turbine includes a turbine shaft and turbine blades connected thereto. The connector connects the turbine and the heat dissipation device to position the turbine shaft to extend parallel to gravity and position the turbine in the refrigerant above at least a portion of the heat dissipation device surface in a vertical direction, to configure the turbine to rotate based on an action of rising pressure exerted by the bubbles rising from the heat dissipation device surface to impinge on the turbine blades. The converter is configured to convert kinetic energy of the turbine into electrical energy.