Modular Data Center Assembly With Integrated Power and Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional data centers, whether 'stick-built' or containerized, face inefficiencies and high costs due to duplicity of equipment, complex linking of computing systems, and inefficiencies in power and cooling distribution, especially when scaling to meet substantial computing demands.
Innovation Solution
A modular data center design featuring prefabricated structural and power modules that can be independently transported and assembled on-site, with a power module equipped with uninterruptable power supply systems and intelligent power transfer to ensure continuous operation, and a cooling system that eliminates the need for HVAC ducting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If numerous containerized transportable data centers are deployed to meet substantial computing demands, then computing capacity is increased, but equipment duplicity and deployment costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple data center functions into a single integrated modular structure. Instead of deploying separate containerized units with duplicate equipment, the invention combines computing systems, power supply, distribution systems, and cooling systems into one unified modular data center that can be transported and deployed as a complete functional unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular data center is designed with universal, multi-functional components that can serve multiple purposes. The power supply and distribution system, for example, can serve the entire facility from a single location rather than requiring separate systems in each module, reducing overall equipment duplicity while maintaining flexibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If containerized transportable data centers are used, then transportability is achieved, but power distribution complexity increases when multiple units are deployed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines power supply and distribution systems into a single integrated power module that travels with the modular data center. This unified power system eliminates the need for separate power infrastructure at each deployment location and simplifies distribution across multiple modules through centralized control.
3Adaptability or versatility
If stick-built data centers are constructed on-site, then customization is possible, but deployment time and financial expense increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling complete data center modules in factories before deployment. All components including structural elements, equipment, power systems, and cooling systems are prepared in advance at manufacturing locations, then transported to the final site for rapid assembly, eliminating the time-consuming on-site construction process while maintaining customization options.
Solution Approach 2:
The data center is segmented into standardized modular units that can be customized through different module configurations rather than custom-building each component. This segmentation allows for rapid deployment through pre-fabricated modules while still providing adaptability through modular arrangement options.
Data Source
AI summary
A number of structural modules are configured to be secured together and to be secured to a foundation. Each of the structural modules is without one or more sidewalls, such that when the structural modules are secured together they form a building structure that encloses an open region which continuously extends through interiors of the structural modules. Each of the number of structural modules is structurally formed to be independently transported. A power module is configured to be secured to one of the structural modules and to the foundation. The power module is defined as an enclosed structure and is structurally formed to be independently transported. The power module is equipped with electrical components for supplying and distributing electrical power to a pre-defined layout of data equipment to be deployed within the open region of the building structure formed by the number of structural modules.