ISO Container Mobile Data Center Modular Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile data processing centers face limitations in space efficiency, require frequent equipment updates, struggle with remote accessibility, and have high initial investment costs, while also needing to ensure capacity for growth, redundancy, availability, reliability, security, and technical support.
Innovation Solution
The mobile Data Processing Center (DPC) Kio/ATOM utilizes ISO standard containers with thermal insulation, an Automatic Transfer Switch, Uninterruptible Power Supply with N+1 redundancy, precision evaporators, clamping systems for cabinets, and integrated security and monitoring features to optimize space and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If conventional data centers are built using traditional building structures, then they provide sufficient space for equipment installation, but they require multiple floors or entire buildings, resulting in high construction costs and complex infrastructure requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The data center is segmented into modular container units (20ft, 40ft, 53ft ISO containers) that can be independently configured and combined. Each container is a self-contained module with standardized dimensions, allowing flexible deployment without requiring traditional building construction. This segmentation transforms a complex building infrastructure problem into manageable, pre-fabricated modular units.
Solution Approach 2:
The ISO container serves multiple functions simultaneously: structural housing, thermal insulation enclosure, security container, and standardized transport unit. This universal container platform eliminates the need for separate building construction, foundation work, and infrastructure installation, as the container itself provides all these functions.
2Ease of operation
If mobile data processing centers are deployed in remote locations, then accessibility is improved, but space constraints and environmental challenges increase
Solution Approach 1:
Equipment cabinets are nested within the container interior space, with vertical stacking arrangements that maximize utilization of the container's internal volume. The nested configuration allows multiple equipment racks to be accommodated within the constrained container dimensions, effectively solving the space constraint problem in remote deployments.
Solution Approach 2:
The container orientation can be configured in different dimensional arrangements (horizontal vs. vertical stacking, side-by-side vs. end-to-end placement) to adapt to various space constraints at remote locations. This dimensional flexibility allows the same container module to be deployed in diverse spatial environments.
3Productivity
If existing mobile data centers are used, then deployment is possible, but space efficiency is limited and equipment updates require shutdowns
Solution Approach 1:
The container interior features movable and reconfigurable equipment mounting structures, allowing equipment cabinets to be dynamically repositioned and reconfigured. This dynamic flexibility enables optimal space utilization and facilitates equipment updates without requiring container replacement or major structural modifications, maintaining high space efficiency during iterative deployments.
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
Kio/ATOM enhances space efficiency, allows for maintenance without shutdowns, ensures reliable power and cooling, and provides enhanced security and monitoring, addressing the limitations of existing mobile data centers by offering scalable, reliable, and secure data processing solutions.
Implementation Method 1
adapting each of their internal walls with a thermal insulation intended to maintain the required temperature in the different areas that comprise the container
Implementation Method 2
the first section (3) in order to locate the heat exchangers (5) and the main electric distribution panel (21)
Implementation Method 3
the second section (4) wherein there are located the evaporators (8) and the items that require to be permanently air-conditioned
Data Source
AI summary
The present mobile processing data center comprises a support structure, which consisting in ISO standard containers of 10, 20, 40 or 53 feet, wherein the container comprises: a) automatic transfer switch; b) uninterruptible power system; c) precision air conditioners; d) cabinets having a bearing and rails system, and 42 RMS in order to install the IT equipment; f) two levels of trays ladder type installed on the top of the cabinets, one tray for data wiring and other for power wiring; g) removable floor panels; and h) additionally the mobile data center comprises a fire protection system “zero-footprint”.