Immersion Cooling Extraction Nozzle for Spill-Controlled Device Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing immersive cooling systems for data centers face challenges in efficiently extracting and maintaining electronic devices, particularly due to the viscosity of dielectric cooling liquids, which can lead to spills and operator safety issues.
Innovation Solution
An extraction system comprising a nozzle to contain the spread of immersion cooling liquid, a lifting mechanism to remove the electronic device from the container, and a liquid dispersing device to aspirate the cooling liquid, all coordinated by a controller to facilitate safe and efficient extraction and reorientation of the device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If immersion cooling liquid is used for cooling electronic devices, then cooling efficiency is improved, but handling difficulty increases due to high viscosity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an extraction system with a lifting mechanism and dispersing means as an intermediary between the immersion cooling liquid and the operator. This system handles the viscous liquid automatically, eliminating the need for operators to directly manipulate the high-viscosity cooling liquid, thus resolving the handling difficulty while preserving cooling efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The extraction system is designed to automatically dispel and collect the immersion cooling liquid without requiring manual intervention. The lifting mechanism extracts the device while the dispersing means automatically manages the viscous liquid, allowing the system to serve itself and eliminating the operational burden on users
2Temperature
If immersion cooling liquid is used, then thermal contact is improved, but cleaning complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The extraction system acts as an intermediary that performs the cleaning function automatically. The dispersing means and collection container handle the removal and containment of cooling liquid from extracted devices, eliminating the need for operators to manually clean devices and reducing cleaning complexity while maintaining effective thermal contact during operation
3Ease of operation
If manual extraction is performed, then device removal is possible, but spill risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The extraction system serves as an intermediary between the operator and the viscous cooling liquid. The lifting mechanism and dispersing means automatically manage the extraction process, containing the cooling liquid within the collection container and preventing spills that would occur during manual handling
Solution Approach 2:
The system prepares for potential spills in advance by providing a collection container to catch and contain the immersion cooling liquid. The dispersing means is positioned to prevent liquid from spreading before it can cause harm, cushioning against the harmful effects of spills before they occur
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 effectively minimizes spills and waste of immersion cooling liquid, enhances operator safety by reducing the risk of accidental drops, and facilitates efficient maintenance by allowing for the safe removal and reorientation of electronic devices.
Implementation Method 1
means for dispersing immersion cooling liquid from the electronic device by generating an air flow
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AI summary
A method and an extraction system (1000) for extracting an electronic device (104) from a container (100) filled with an immersion cooling liquid are disclosed. The extraction system (1000) includes means for lifting (1050) the electronic device (104) from an open end (107) of the container (100), means for dispersing (1120) immersion cooling liquid from the electronic device (104) by generating an air flow, and a nozzle (1100) configured to be positioned above the open end (107) of the container (104) to limit a spread of immersion cooling liquid caused by the means for dispersing (1120) immersion cooling liquid .