Containerized Immersion Cooling With Removable Compute Trays
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Solution Overview
Problem
High-performing computing units used in cryptocurrency mining generate significant heat, necessitating efficient cooling solutions, while existing immersion cooling systems are expensive and difficult to maintain.
Innovation Solution
A containerized immersion cooling system utilizing a standard intermodal container with a tank, coolant distributor, and coolant circulation system, featuring a coolant inlet and outlet system, and a tray for computing units, which enhances cooling efficiency and ease of maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If immersion cooling is used to cool computing units, then cooling effectiveness is improved, but manufacturing cost and maintenance cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into modular components including a container, tank, coolant distributor with multiple pipes, and tray assembly that can be manufactured separately and assembled. This segmentation enables cost-effective production while maintaining immersion cooling effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The container serves multiple functions as both structural housing and thermal management enclosure. The coolant distributor system serves both cooling and structural support functions. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, lowering manufacturing costs while maintaining cooling performance.
2Temperature
If immersion cooling is used to cool computing units, then cooling effectiveness is improved, but maintenance difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The computing units are placed on removable trays that can be easily extracted from the tank. The coolant distributor is divided into modular pipe sections. This segmentation allows maintenance personnel to access and replace computing units or coolant distributor components without draining the entire tank or disassembling the complete system, significantly easing maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The tray assembly is designed to be movable and removable from the tank. This dynamic design enables easy access to computing units for maintenance and replacement while preserving the immersion cooling environment for remaining units, reducing maintenance complexity.
3Temperature
If a complex coolant distributor system is used, then cooling efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coolant distributor is segmented into multiple pipes with holes distributed throughout the tank volume. This segmentation provides comprehensive cooling coverage without requiring a single complex distribution mechanism, simplifying the overall system design while improving cooling efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses hydraulic principles to distribute coolant through multiple pipes with holes. The coolant flow naturally distributes through the pipe network based on pressure gradients, eliminating the need for complex active control mechanisms while achieving uniform cooling efficiency throughout the tank.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides effective heat removal, maintaining optimal operating temperatures for computing units, with improved maintenance efficiency and reduced costs compared to traditional systems.
Implementation Method 1
High performing computing units are generally used in mining cryptocurrencies. However, computing units may generate heat during prolonged performance. Thus, there is a need for an efficient mean to cool down computer units.
Implementation Method 2
A containerized immersion cooling system including a container with a tank provided therein, wherein the container includes a first side wall having a first port and a second port; a coolant inlet pipe coupled to a first side of the first port; and a warmed fluid pipe coupled to a first side of the second port.
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AI summary
A containerized immersion cooling system is provided. The system includes a container with a tank provided therein, wherein the container includes a first side wall having a first port and a second port; a coolant inlet pipe coupled to a first side of the first port; a warmed fluid pipe coupled to a first side of the second port; and a coolant distributor coupled to a second side of the first port.