Fluid Distribution Module With Choke for Uniform Cooling Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional heat dissipation methods in data centers are energy-consuming and costly, and they fail to efficiently manage the uneven fluid flow, leading to inefficiencies in heat dissipation and increased environmental impact.
Innovation Solution
A fluid distribution apparatus with a design that includes a first and second fluid conveying pipe, fluid manifolds, an inlet, and an outlet, along with an inflow and outflow guiding device, and optionally a baffle, to manage fluid flow and reduce flow rate, ensuring uniform distribution and reducing energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If conventional heat dissipation methods are used to increase power or scale, then heat dissipation capacity is improved, but energy consumption and costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the fluid distribution into multiple manifolds (first fluid manifold, second fluid manifold, etc.) connected through separate conveying pipes. This segmentation allows independent flow control to each manifold, enabling optimized heat dissipation for different rack sections without requiring excessive overall flow, thus reducing energy consumption while maintaining adequate heat dissipation capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements local quality by providing inflow guiding devices and outflow guiding devices at specific locations (inlet and outlet) to locally adjust flow distribution. The guiding devices with flow-guiding holes create localized flow control zones that ensure uniform fluid distribution to each manifold, improving heat dissipation efficiency without increasing overall power or energy consumption.
2Productivity
If fluid flow rate is increased to improve heat dissipation, then heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but flow distribution uniformity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The inflow guiding device and outflow guiding device provide localized flow control at the inlet and outlet respectively. The flow-guiding holes in these devices create localized adjustment zones that distribute fluid uniformly to each manifold, maintaining stable flow distribution composition even at higher flow rates, thus resolving the contradiction between heat dissipation efficiency and flow uniformity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes flow distribution parameters by using multiple flow-guiding holes with specific configurations in the guiding devices. This parameter adjustment enables the system to maintain optimal flow distribution uniformity across manifolds while operating at elevated flow rates for improved heat dissipation efficiency.
3Power
If fluid flow rate is excessive, then heat dissipation capacity is improved, but flow distribution control becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the fluid distribution into separate manifolds with individual connecting pipes, the system makes flow control more manageable. Each manifold can be controlled independently through the guiding devices, making it easier to maintain proper flow distribution even when operating at high heat dissipation capacities.
Solution Approach 2:
The localized flow guiding devices provide precise control points at the inlet and outlet. These devices with configured flow-guiding holes create local control zones that facilitate easy adjustment and maintenance of flow distribution, making the system easier to operate at high capacity levels.
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AI summary
A fluid distribution apparatus and a fluid distribution module with choke are provided. The fluid distribution apparatus includes a first fluid conveying pipe, a second fluid conveying pipe, multiple fluid manifolds located between the first fluid conveying pipe and the second fluid conveying pipe and connected with the first fluid conveying pipe and the second fluid conveying pipe, an inlet disposed on a side of the first fluid conveying pipe and between both ends of the first fluid conveying pipe; and an outlet disposed on a side of the second fluid conveying pipe and set corresponding to a position where the inlet is set. The fluid is supplied from the inlet to the first fluid conveying pipe, and the fluid is conveyed to the fluid manifolds along the first fluid conveying pipe, and flows into the second fluid conveying pipe through the fluid manifolds and flows out from the outlet.