Container Data Center Heat Dissipation Plate Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Container data centers face challenges in efficiently removing heat generated by densely arranged servers, which can lead to server damage if not properly managed.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of heat dissipation devices within the cabinets, comprising a heat dissipation plate, fan modules, and a baffling apparatus, utilizing refrigerant flow and air circulation to dissipate heat effectively, with the heat dissipation plate made of conductive materials like aluminum, steel, or copper, and connected refrigerant input and output pipes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If servers are densely arranged in cabinets to increase productivity, then the quantity of servers per container is improved, but heat generation increases causing servers to suffer damage
Solution Approach 1:
A heat dissipation device is introduced as an intermediary component between the servers and the surrounding environment. The device includes a heat dissipation plate positioned adjacent to server heat sources, refrigerant pipes for heat transfer, and fan modules for air circulation. This intermediary system efficiently transfers heat away from densely packed servers, enabling high server density without overheating damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat dissipation system utilizes refrigerant circulation through pipes and heat exchangers to transfer thermal energy. The refrigerant absorbs heat from the servers through the heat dissipation plate and transports it away from the server cabinet, providing efficient thermal management for densely arranged servers.
2Temperature
If heat dissipation devices are added to cool servers, then temperature control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple heat dissipation functions are merged into a single integrated device. The heat dissipation device combines the heat dissipation plate, refrigerant pipes, and fan modules into one unified component that can be installed in the server cabinet. This integrated approach provides comprehensive cooling while minimizing the number of separate components and installation steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat dissipation device is designed with multi-functionality to address various cooling needs. The fan modules can operate independently or in coordination with the refrigerant system, and the heat dissipation plate can serve different server configurations. This universal design provides effective temperature control across different operating conditions without requiring multiple specialized devices.
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
This solution effectively cools the servers by circulating refrigerant and cool air through the heat dissipation plate, preventing overheating and ensuring the longevity of the servers by maintaining optimal operating temperatures.
Implementation Method 1
The heat dissipation plate (48) is made of heat conduction material, such as aluminum, steel, or copper
Implementation Method 2
two fan modules (44) are respectively installed in the case (42)
Data Source
AI summary
A container data center includes a container and a server cabinet received in the container. The server cabinet includes a rack and a number of heat dissipation devices mounted to a rear side of the rack. Each heat dissipation device includes a case fixed to the rack, a fan mounted to an outer side of the case, and a heat dissipation plate received in the case and aligning with the fan. The heat dissipation plate defines a vent. The fan draws heat air through the vent of the heat dissipation plate from the rack, and the heat air is cooled by refrigerant received in the heat dissipation plate to become cool air. The cool air flows in the container, and circularly flows into the cabinet from a front side of the cabinet.