Immersion Cooling Tank for High-Density Computing Heat Dissipation

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Solution Overview

Problem

High-density computing environments in data centers face challenges with heat dissipation due to high placement density of computing equipment, leading to inefficient air circulation and high costs associated with traditional cooling methods like fans and water-cooled heat dissipation plates, which also consume significant power.

Innovation Solution

A modular, integrated cooling system comprising a cooling tank with a tank body for immersing computing equipment in coolant, a heat exchanger for heat exchange with another cooling medium, and a control cabinet for managing coolant flow and temperature, allowing for efficient heat dissipation with low energy consumption and cost-effective deployment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If traditional air cooling with fans is used, then computing equipment can be cooled, but heat transfer efficiency is low and air circulation is affected by high placement density

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheat transfer efficiencyVSAvoidcomputing density

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies liquid cooling technology by immersing computing equipment in coolant and using liquid circulation systems with heat exchangers, replacing traditional air cooling methods to achieve superior heat transfer efficiency in high-density environments

Inventive Principle:

Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the cooling medium from gas (air) to liquid (coolant), fundamentally altering the heat transfer parameter to overcome the limitations of air cooling in high-density computing scenarios

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Loss of energy

If heat pipes or water-cooled heat dissipation plates are equipped on each computing device, then heat dissipation performance is improved, but cost increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheat dissipation performanceVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple computing devices into a shared cooling environment by immersing them in a common coolant bath, eliminating the need for individual heat dissipation components on each device and significantly reducing overall cooling system cost

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal cooling system where a single coolant circulation system serves multiple computing devices simultaneously, replacing individualized cooling solutions and achieving cost-effective heat dissipation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Temperature

If air conditioning systems with compressors are used, then cooling capability is provided, but power consumption is high during long-term use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecooling capabilityVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses liquid coolant circulation with heat exchangers instead of compressor-based air conditioning systems, providing efficient cooling with substantially reduced power consumption for long-term operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

4Productivity

If computing equipment is placed at high density, then computing capability is increased, but air circulation is affected and heat dissipation becomes inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecomputing capabilityVSAvoidheat dissipation efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from air-based cooling to liquid-based cooling, enabling effective heat dissipation in high-density computing environments where air circulation becomes insufficient

Inventive Principle:

Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

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 provides effective heat dissipation with low energy consumption and cost, suitable for high-density computing environments, ensuring stable operation and easy deployment in various scenarios, including high temperature and humidity conditions.

Implementation Method 1

a tank body for accommodating coolant and computing equipment immersed in the coolant

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

a heat exchanger for heat exchange with another cooling medium

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHeat exchange: Heat Exchanger

Data Source

PatentUS20240064934A1Cooling tank for computing equipment, cooling device, and computing apparatus including the same

Publication Date: 2024.02.22 STRAITDEER PTE LTD

AI summary

A cooling tank for computing equipment, a cooling device, and a container type computing apparatus are provided. A cooling tank for computing equipment may include: a tank body for accommodating coolant and computing equipment immersed in the coolant; a liquid inlet pipe extending along a length direction of the tank body, with a rectangular cross-section and multiple holes arranged on opposite side walls along the length direction of the tank body; and a liquid outlet pipe, which extends along the length direction of the tank body, and is arranged at a higher position than the liquid inlet pipe.