Machine room temperature control method and apparatus, and device and storage medium

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for computer room temperature control are ineffective during certain periods of the year due to environmental changes, leading to low energy-saving efficiency, as they cannot adapt autonomously to complex environmental conditions.

Innovation Solution

A system that includes a computer room fresh air system, refrigeration system, and heat pipe system, utilizing sensors to determine the optimal heat dissipation mode based on real-time environmental data, selecting between fresh air, refrigeration, and heat pipe modes to manage temperature effectively.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If fresh air technology is used for heat dissipation, then energy consumption is reduced, but the system can only operate when outdoor air quality is good and humidity is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoidadaptability to environmental conditions
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system integrates multiple heat dissipation methods (fresh air mode, heat pipe mode, refrigeration mode, and emergency cooling mode) into a single multi-functional platform. The controller automatically selects the appropriate mode based on real-time monitoring of outdoor temperature, humidity, and air quality, enabling the system to adapt to various environmental conditions while maintaining energy efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts its operating mode based on changing environmental conditions. The controller continuously monitors outdoor parameters and switches between fresh air mode, heat pipe mode, refrigeration mode, and emergency cooling mode to optimize performance across different seasons and weather conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of energy

If heat pipe system is used for heat dissipation, then energy consumption is reduced, but the system can only operate when temperature difference between indoor and outdoor air is significant

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoidadaptability to temperature conditions
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system combines heat pipe technology with refrigeration and fresh air capabilities in a unified platform. When outdoor temperature difference is insufficient for effective heat pipe operation, the controller automatically switches to refrigeration mode or fresh air mode, ensuring continuous effective heat dissipation across all temperature conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The controller acts as an intermediary that monitors temperature difference conditions and mediates between the heat pipe system and alternative cooling methods. When temperature difference falls below the threshold for effective heat pipe operation, the controller transitions to other cooling modes to maintain heat dissipation efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If traditional voltage-based refrigeration is used, then temperature control is reliable, but energy consumption is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature control reliabilityVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically selects between refrigeration mode and emergency cooling mode based on environmental conditions. The controller monitors outdoor parameters and activates refrigeration mode when conditions favor energy-efficient operation, while maintaining the ability to switch to emergency cooling mode when rapid temperature control is required, thus balancing energy consumption with temperature control reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Loss of energy

If existing heat dissipation methods are used, then energy saving is achieved during certain periods, but the system cannot adapt to complex environmental changes throughout the entire year

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy savingVSAvoideffective operation duration
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The system integrates four distinct heat dissipation methods (fresh air mode, heat pipe mode, refrigeration mode, and emergency cooling mode) into a single multi-functional platform, enabling effective operation across all seasons and weather conditions throughout the entire year

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The controller continuously monitors environmental conditions and dynamically switches between different heat dissipation modes to optimize energy saving across varying seasonal conditions, extending the effective operation duration from limited periods to year-round functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 adapts to complex environmental changes, improving energy-saving efficiency by dynamically selecting the appropriate heat dissipation method, enhancing adaptability and reducing energy consumption.

Implementation Method 1

a heat pipe system... determining that the heat dissipation mode is the heat pipe mode in a case that the air particulate matter concentration value is less than or equal to a preset particulate matter concentration threshold

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat pipe: Heat Pipe

Implementation Method 2

a refrigeration system... determining that the heat dissipation mode is the refrigeration mode in a case that the temperature difference is less than or equal to a preset temperature difference threshold

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVapor compression refrigeration:

Data Source

PatentEP4647675A1Machine room temperature control method and apparatus, and device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.11.12 CHINA MOBILE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY BEIJING CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed in the present application are a machine room temperature control method and apparatus, and a device and a storage medium. The machine room temperature control method comprises: receiving, in real time, exhaust temperature sent by an exhaust temperature sensor, when the exhaust temperature is greater than a preset exhaust temperature threshold value, receiving environmental data sent by an environmental information sensor, and determining a heat dissipation mode on the basis of the environmental data, wherein heat dissipation modes comprise a fresh-air mode, a cooling mode and a heat-pipe mode; and controlling a heat dissipation system, which corresponds to the heat dissipation mode, to perform heat dissipation on a cabinet, wherein heat dissipation systems corresponding to the fresh-air mode, the cooling mode and the heat-pipe mode are respectively a fresh-air system, a cooling system and a heat-pipe system. In the present application, a suitable heat dissipation system is selected from among a plurality of heat dissipation.