Liquid Leak Collection Path for Chassis Cooling Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
The operation of liquid cooling systems in data processing systems increases the likelihood of liquid damage to hardware components, which can negatively impact the performance of computer-implemented services.
Innovation Solution
A liquid collection system is implemented to manage and extract leaked cooling liquid, comprising an aggregation component, liquid redirection component, and canal component, which directs and removes the liquid from the chassis using capillary action and gravity to prevent damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a liquid cooling system is implemented to dissipate heat from hardware components, then the temperature control and cooling efficiency are improved, but the risk of liquid damage to hardware components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the harmful liquid (coolant) from potential contact zones with hardware components by implementing a collection system with aggregation components, wicking materials, and drainage channels that actively remove leaked liquid from the chassis interior, thereby maintaining the cooling function while eliminating the liquid damage risk
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary components including a wicking material layer that acts as a mediator between the cooling liquid and hardware components, and drainage channels that serve as intermediaries to transport the liquid away from sensitive areas, preventing direct contact between the liquid and hardware components
2Reliability
If a liquid collection system is added to extract leaked cooling liquid, then the reliability and protection against liquid damage are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service liquid collection mechanism where the wicking material automatically absorbs and transports leaked coolant through capillary action without requiring external power sources or active control systems, and the drainage channels passively guide liquid to collection points, thereby improving reliability while minimizing added complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical pumping systems with passive capillary action through wicking materials to achieve liquid transport, eliminating the need for motors, sensors, and control circuits that would increase system complexity, while maintaining effective liquid removal for improved 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
The liquid collection system effectively reduces the risk of hardware damage and maintains the functionality of data processing systems by passively removing leaked cooling liquid, thereby ensuring the continuity of computer-implemented services.
Implementation Method 1
a wicking material formed from a capillary material and positioned within the chassis to direct the cooling liquid that has leaked from the cooling loop
Implementation Method 2
The liquid collection system may include a drainage component that is in fluid communication with the wicking material and adapted to drain the cooling liquid from the chassis
Data Source
AI summary
Methods, systems, and devices for managing a data processing system that provides computer implemented services are disclosed. To provide the computer implemented services, a system may include hardware components in a chassis of the data processing system. A liquid cooling system may dissipate heat generated by the hardware components. The liquid cooling system may include a cooling path adapted to direct a liquid through at least a portion of the chassis. To extract a portion of the liquid in the chassis that escaped from the cooling path and into an interior of the chassis, the system may further include a liquid collection system. This liquid collection system may include an aggregation component adapted to direct the portion of the liquid to a liquid redirection component, and the liquid redirection component adapted to flow the portion of the liquid at least out from under the chassis.