Drain Manifold for Immersion Cooling Component Servicing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current immersion cooling systems with sealed chassis face challenges in maintenance and component replacement due to the weight and cumbersome nature of components filled with coolant, necessitating a method to drain coolant before servicing.
Innovation Solution
Incorporation of a draining mechanism with a drain manifold and reservoir that allows coolant to be drained from components before removal, enabling lighter handling and facilitating recycling of the coolant for re-use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If components are filled with coolant for immersion cooling, then cooling efficiency is improved, but maintenance and replacement become cumbersome due to increased weight
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the coolant from the component by providing a draining connector that allows coolant to be removed from the sealed chassis before maintenance or replacement, thus maintaining cooling efficiency during operation while enabling easy maintenance when needed
2Productivity
If a drain manifold and reservoir are added to enable coolant draining, then maintenance efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drain manifold serves multiple functions: it provides a drainage path for coolant removal, supports the reservoir for coolant storage, and integrates with the existing sealed chassis system. This multi-functionality improves maintenance efficiency without proportionally increasing system complexity
Data Source
AI summary
An equipment assembly that allows easier replacement of heat-generating electrical components is disclosed. The assembly includes a rack for containing a heat-generating electrical component. The component includes a coolant inlet, a coolant outlet, and a drain connector. A cold manifold supplies coolant to the heat-generating electrical component through the coolant inlet. A hot manifold collects coolant from the heat-generating electrical component through the coolant outlet. A drain manifold includes a coupler. The coolant inlet and the coolant outlet are disconnected from the cold and hot manifolds. The drain connector is fluidly connected to the drain manifold to drain coolant from the heat-generating electrical component before the heat-generating electrical component is removed from the rack.