Hexagonal Immersion Cooling Tank Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional air cooling methods are inadequate for newer generation computer components due to inefficiencies in heat removal, and existing immersion tanks are laborious to repair and limit condenser tube capacity, restricting cooling potential.
Innovation Solution
A hexagonal immersion liquid cooling tank assembly with a condenser and manifold system, featuring a hexagonal tank, inverted trapezoidal condenser, and multiple top covers, which allows for efficient heat transfer and easier access for maintenance, using a coolant like hydrocarbon or water to cool heat-generating components such as servers and switches.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional air cooling with fan systems is used, then the system structure is simple, but the heat removal efficiency is insufficient for newer generation components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from air cooling to liquid immersion cooling, where heat-generating components are submerged in a dielectric coolant. The coolant directly absorbs heat from components through convection and phase change, achieving superior heat removal efficiency compared to air cooling while maintaining system simplicity through the all-in-one tank design
2Ease of manufacture
If a rectangular-shaped immersion tank is used, then the tank structure is simple, but the heat-generating components need to be removed directly up and down resulting in laborious repairing or assembling operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a hexagonal tank cross-section instead of the conventional rectangular shape. This asymmetric geometry provides optimized spacing between condenser tubes and allows components to be accessed by removing side panels rather than requiring vertical extraction, significantly improving maintenance ease while keeping the manufacturing process relatively simple
3Productivity
If existing immersion tanks are used, then the tank provides basic cooling function, but the ability to contain desired number of condenser tubes is limited, restricting cooling potential
Solution Approach 1:
The hexagonal tank geometry optimizes the spatial arrangement of condenser tubes by providing six evenly spaced sides, allowing for increased tube density and better thermal management. This geometric configuration maximizes the surface area for heat exchange while maintaining an compact form factor, thereby enhancing cooling capacity without proportionally increasing system volume
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances cooling efficiency and simplifies maintenance by providing a more effective heat transfer system and improved accessibility for heat-generating components, addressing the limitations of traditional cooling methods.
Implementation Method 1
Liquid cooling is the currently accepted solution for rapid heat removal due to the superior thermal performance from liquid cooling. Liquid cooling is more effective in absorbing and transporting heat from the heat-generating components
Implementation Method 2
The condenser includes a plurality of condenser tubes. The manifold system is coupled to the condenser to assist in distributing liquid flow to and from the plurality of condenser tubes
Data Source
AI summary
An immersion liquid cooling tank assembly includes a generally hexagonal tank, a condenser, a manifold system, and at least one top cover. The tank includes a base and a plurality of side walls. The base and the plurality of sidewalls are connected. The condenser includes a plurality of condenser tubes. The manifold system is coupled to the condenser to assist in distributing liquid flow to and from the plurality of condenser tubes. The at least one top cover is located generally opposite to the base.