Managing atmospheric conditions of a test computing device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Testing network devices in varying atmospheric conditions is expensive due to the need for temperature-controlled environments, which disrupts production computing devices when simulating different conditions.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising pre- and post-atmospheric conditioners that modify ambient air to create test air for test computing devices, while isolating this air from production devices using intake and exhaust conduits, allowing for controlled atmospheric testing without affecting production environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If temperature controlled rooms are used to test network devices in varying atmospheric conditions, then the atmospheric condition simulation capability is improved, but the cost and complexity of the testing environment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the facility into separate environmental zones using isolated conduits. Test computing devices receive conditioned air through dedicated intake conduits while production computing devices operate in the ambient facility environment. This segmentation allows atmospheric condition simulation for testing without requiring the entire facility to be temperature controlled, reducing overall system complexity and cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention applies atmospheric conditioning locally to specific test computing devices rather than uniformly to the entire facility. Pre-atmospheric conditioners modify air for individual test devices, and post-atmospheric conditioners treat exhaust from individual devices. This localized approach enables atmospheric condition simulation capability while avoiding the complexity and cost of controlling the entire facility environment.
2Measurement precision
If atmospheric conditions are modified for test computing devices, then the testing accuracy is improved, but the production computing devices are disrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts test computing devices from the general facility environment and provides them with separate, dedicated atmospheric conditioning through isolated intake and exhaust conduits. This extraction allows atmospheric conditions to be modified for testing purposes without affecting the ambient environment where production computing devices operate, thus maintaining both testing accuracy and production reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces intermediary components (pre-atmospheric conditioners, post-atmospheric conditioners, and isolated conduits) between the atmospheric conditioning system and the computing devices. These intermediaries enable atmospheric condition modification for test devices while preventing disruption to production devices, as the conditioned air is delivered through sealed conduits that isolate the test environment from the production environment.
3Manufacturing precision
If pre- and post-atmospheric conditioners are used to modify ambient air, then the atmospheric condition control precision is improved, but the system complexity and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs pre-atmospheric conditioners that automatically condition air for test devices and post-atmospheric conditioners that automatically treat exhaust air. These self-service components maintain precise atmospheric conditions without requiring manual intervention or complex external control systems, achieving high control precision while managing system complexity through automated operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and cost-effective simulation of various atmospheric conditions for test computing devices without disrupting production computing devices, maintaining normal operation of production devices during testing.
Implementation Method 1
modifying the ambient air to generate the test air
Implementation Method 2
modifying the ambient air to generate the test air
Implementation Method 3
modifying the ambient air to generate the test air
Implementation Method 4
modifying the ambient air to generate the test air
Implementation Method 5
channel the test air to the first test computing device
Implementation Method 6
modifying the exhaust from the first test computing device to generate the conditioned exhaust
Implementation Method 7
modifying the exhaust from the first test computing device to generate the conditioned exhaust
Implementation Method 8
channel the exhaust from the first test computing device to the post-atmospheric conditioner
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AI summary
A system for controlling an atmospheric condition. The system includes: a pre-atmospheric conditioner configured to: collect ambient air and generate test air comprising the atmospheric condition for a first test computing device by modifying the ambient air. The system also includes an intake conduit, external to the first test computing device, configured to channel the test air to the first test computing device.