Modular Data Center With DC Microgrid and Adiabatic Cooling

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data centers face challenges in scalability, deployment speed, and energy efficiency, with traditional systems often requiring complex synchronization equipment and high energy consumption for cooling and power distribution.

Innovation Solution

The modular data center design incorporates a site microgrid with a partitioned high voltage DC bus, digital power system, and adiabatic cooling, allowing for rapid deployment, expandability, and efficient energy use through parallel power distribution and reduced cooling needs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If traditional data center systems are used, then power distribution and cooling can be provided, but deployment speed is slow and scalability is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedeployment speedVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The data center is divided into modular units that can be independently deployed and scaled. Each module contains complete power distribution and cooling systems, allowing rapid deployment without complex site-wide installations. Modules can be added incrementally as needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Power distribution infrastructure is pre-installed within each modular unit during manufacturing, eliminating the need for complex on-site electrical installations. This preliminary preparation significantly accelerates deployment speed while maintaining system reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Temperature

If traditional cooling systems are used, then cooling capacity can be provided, but energy consumption is high

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecooling capacityVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Cooling capacity is distributed locally to each modular unit rather than using centralized cooling. Each module has its own cooling system optimized for its specific thermal load, reducing overall energy consumption by eliminating long-distance heat transfer and centralized system inefficiencies.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

Each modular unit contains self-contained cooling systems that independently manage their own thermal loads. This self-service approach allows for optimized cooling operation at the local level, reducing wasted energy and improving overall system efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Power

If traditional power distribution systems are used, then power can be delivered, but power distribution losses are high

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower deliveryVSAvoidpower distribution losses

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

Power distribution is segmented into local modules rather than using long-distance centralized distribution. Each module generates and distributes power locally, minimizing transmission distances and reducing I2R losses in power cables.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

High-voltage DC bus systems serve as intermediaries for efficient power distribution within modules. The high voltage reduces current for a given power level, thereby reducing resistive losses in the distribution infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Adaptability or versatility

If modular design is implemented, then scalability is improved, but synchronization complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovescalabilityVSAvoidsynchronization complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system is segmented into independent modular units with self-contained power and cooling systems. Each module operates autonomously and can be scaled by simply adding or removing modules, eliminating the need for complex synchronization between modules.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

All modular units use standardized, universal interfaces and protocols for power distribution and control. This universality allows modules to be interconnected without complex customization or synchronization, enabling easy scalability while maintaining simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

This design achieves faster deployment, lower operational costs, and significant energy savings by eliminating stranded capacity and reducing cooling and power distribution losses, with enhanced reliability and self-healing capabilities.

Implementation Method 1

modular data center design incorporates a site microgrid with a partitioned high voltage DC bus, digital power system, and adiabatic cooling

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAdiabatic cooling: Adiabatic Cooling

Data Source

PatentUS12356579B1Modular data center

Publication Date: 2025.07.08 WORLDWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC

AI summary

A modular data center and a method of building a modular data center. The modular data center includes a site microgrid including at least one power converter connected to a direct current (DC) bus and a digital power system. The digital power system includes at least one digital power transmitter, a set of transmission lines, and at least one digital power receiver. The modular data center design uses an adiabatic cooling system to cool the modular data center.