Integrated DC Power Generator and IT Load Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data center infrastructure faces challenges in efficiently integrating high-density IT loads with power generation, particularly in high-performance computing applications, where existing solutions often require separate modules for power and IT loads, leading to complexity and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A combined power and IT modular system where a DC power generator, such as a fuel cell system, is integrated into the same housing as the IT load, allowing for direct electrical connection and power supply, thereby simplifying infrastructure and reducing costs by eliminating the need for separate power regulation units and cooling systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate modules are used for power generation and IT loads, then system reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the power generator and IT load into a single integrated housing, eliminating the need for separate power regulation units and cooling systems. This merging reduces device complexity while maintaining reliability through direct electrical connection and shared thermal management infrastructure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate power regulation units are used, then power conversion flexibility is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power regulator is integrated directly into the housing with the power generator and IT load, eliminating the need for separate power regulation units. This reduces manufacturing costs while maintaining power conversion flexibility through direct coupling and shared control infrastructure.
3Temperature
If separate cooling systems are used for power and IT loads, then thermal management effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling system is integrated to serve both the power generator and IT load within the same housing, eliminating duplicate cooling infrastructure. This reduces device complexity while maintaining thermal management effectiveness through shared thermal pathways and unified temperature control.
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 integrated approach enables scalable, efficient, and cost-effective power and IT solutions, from small racks to large data centers, by directly supplying DC power to IT loads and optimizing cooling systems, while maintaining high availability and reliability.
Implementation Method 1
A combined power and IT modular system may include a housing, an IT load, and a DC power generator electrically connected to the IT load, wherein the IT load and the DC power generator are both located in the housing
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments include a combined power and IT modular system including a housing, an IT load, and a DC power generator which is electrically connected to the IT load, wherein the IT load and the DC power generator are both located in the housing. Further embodiments include a method of operating a combined power and IT module including step of providing a combined power and IT module including a housing, an IT load, and a DC power generator which is electrically connected to the IT load, wherein the IT load and the DC power generator are both located in the housing, and operating the DC power generator to supply power to the IT load.