Immersion Cooling Isolation Plate Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing immersion cooling systems for large electronic equipment face challenges in preventing water splashing and damage from condensation or leakage, which can lead to equipment damage and reduced operational performance.
Innovation Solution
The immersion cooling system incorporates an isolation plate that separates the space into two subsidiary areas, where the condenser operates above the cooling liquid in one area, preventing water droplets or leaked cooling water from splashing into the area with the electronic equipment, and includes a water detector and display device to monitor for any water presence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If the condenser is placed in the immersion cooling system to condense vapor, then the cooling efficiency is improved, but water droplets or leaked cooling water may splash into the electronic equipment area causing damage
Solution Approach 1:
The tank is divided into two separate spaces using an isolation plate: a first subsidiary space for electronic equipment and a second subsidiary space for the condenser. This segmentation prevents water droplets or leaked cooling water from the condenser area from reaching the electronic equipment, while still allowing the condensation function to operate effectively for heat dissipation.
Solution Approach 2:
The isolation plate acts as an intermediary barrier between the condenser and the electronic equipment. It physically separates the two areas, allowing the condenser to perform its function of condensing vapor without directly exposing the electronic equipment to potential water hazards.
2Reliability
If the isolation plate completely separates the two spaces, then water damage is prevented, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The isolation plate creates a simple yet effective segmentation of the tank into two functional zones. This basic structural division provides reliable protection without introducing complex mechanisms, maintaining system simplicity while achieving the desired reliability.
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 design effectively reduces the risk of electronic equipment damage by containing water droplets and leaks within the secondary space, allowing for safe operation and easy detection of water sources, thus enhancing the reliability of heat dissipation.
Implementation Method 1
The condenser is configured to condense the vapor into a liquid form
Implementation Method 2
The electronic equipment evaporates a portion of the cooling liquid to form a vapor
Data Source
AI summary
An immersion cooling system includes a tank, an isolation plate and a condenser. The tank includes a base plate and a sidewall connected with the base plate. The sidewall defines with the base plate a space configured to accommodate a cooling liquid. The isolation plate connects with the sidewall or the base plate and divides the space into a first subsidiary space and a second subsidiary space. The first subsidiary space is configured to accommodate electronic equipment which is immersed in the cooling liquid. The isolation plate and the base plate are separated from each other. The sidewall surrounds the condenser. A vertical projection of the condenser towards the base plate at least partially overlaps with the second subsidiary space. The electronic equipment evaporates a portion of the cooling liquid to form a vapor. The condenser is configured to condense the vapor into a liquid form.