CPU Water Pump Cooler with Axial-Centrifugal Impeller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional CPU cooling technologies face limitations in heat dissipation efficiency due to a restricted heat exchange area, as the liquid coolant is not cooled sufficiently before re-engaging with the CPU, leading to suboptimal temperature regulation.
Innovation Solution
A water pump cooler system featuring a closed loop with a heat-transfer water pump comprising axial and centrifugal impeller sections, which enhances coolant flow rate and heat dissipation by driving coolant at high speed through a heat exchange component, combined with a transparent water tank and RGB lighting for aesthetic appeal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a fan is used to transfer heat energy from the CPU to exterior space, then heat dissipation is achieved, but the heat dissipation area is limited by the computer space, resulting in insufficient cooling efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from air-based heat dissipation (3D space limited by case volume) to liquid coolant-based heat dissipation, adding the dimension of fluid circulation and phase change. The closed-loop liquid cooling system utilizes the evaporator-condenser mechanism to extend heat dissipation beyond the immediate CPU vicinity, effectively increasing the functional heat dissipation area without occupying additional physical space within the computer case.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs phase transition of the coolant (evaporation and condensation) in the evaporator and condenser components. The liquid coolant absorbs heat from the CPU through evaporation, then condenses back to liquid form in the condenser, releasing heat in the process. This phase change mechanism dramatically increases the heat dissipation capacity per unit volume, overcoming the spatial limitation of conventional fan-based cooling.
2Productivity
If the coolant circulation speed is increased to improve heat exchange efficiency, then cooling performance improves, but the energy consumption and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a variable speed pump that can dynamically adjust the coolant circulation speed based on thermal load conditions. During high CPU temperature conditions, the pump operates at higher speeds to maximize heat exchange efficiency. During low load conditions, the pump reduces speed to minimize energy consumption. This dynamic adjustment mechanism resolves the contradiction between cooling performance and energy usage.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates temperature sensors that continuously monitor CPU temperature and coolant temperature, providing feedback to the control system. Based on this feedback, the system automatically adjusts pump speed and fan operation to maintain optimal cooling efficiency while minimizing energy consumption. The feedback loop ensures the system responds adaptively to changing thermal conditions rather than operating at fixed high power consumption levels.
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 efficient heat dissipation with increased coolant flow rate and volume, providing effective temperature regulation and a visually appealing design.
Implementation Method 1
the rotor centrifugal impeller sections throw the coolant at a high speed to the heat exchange component
Implementation Method 2
The coolant is driven by the rotor axial impeller sections to flow into the rotor centrifugal impeller sections
Implementation Method 3
a heat absorbing component with high metallic thermal conductivity is employed to perform heat exchange with a heating source
Implementation Method 4
the coolant in the heat-transfer water pump then speedily absorbs a great amount of the heat energy in the heat absorbing component and speedily flows to the evaporator having a large heat dissipating area where it is speedily cooled down
Implementation Method 5
a fan is employed to transfer heat energy to an exterior space with the liquid
Implementation Method 6
on the water pump base plate is disposed a silicon steel sheet, on which is glued a light conducting plate thereon are arranged some RGB lights
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AI summary
A water pump cooler for CPU wherein coolant may efficiently perform heat exchange, comprising at least: at least a heat absorbing component, at least a heat-transfer water pump, at least a heat exchange component and connecting water pipes, wherein a closed loop is formed by the heat-transfer water pump, connecting water pipes and heat exchange component. The heat-transfer water pump is disposed above the heat absorbing component to serve as a cycle power source for the coolant. The heat-transfer water pump includes at least a water pump component, which includes at least a base plate and a plurality of rotor axial impeller sections and rotor centrifugal impeller sections. The coolant is driven by the rotor axial impeller sections to flow into the rotor centrifugal impeller sections, and is then thrown at a high speed by the rotor centrifugal impeller sections to the heat exchange component for efficient heat dissipation. In this way, the coolant may perform heat exchange at a high speed within the closed loop.