Modular Dry Cooler Assembly Kit for Datacenter Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dry cooler assemblies for datacenters are large and heavy, making transportation and installation costly and environmentally impactful, with complex foundation requirements and high shipping costs.
Innovation Solution
A modular dry cooler assembly kit comprising frames, base components, and a roof component, designed for easy assembly and disassembly, with a cable and piping management system, and configured to reduce footprint for efficient shipping and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If dry cooler assemblies are designed to be large and heavy to provide adequate cooling capacity, then cooling performance is improved, but transportation cost and carbon footprint increase
Solution Approach 1:
The dry cooler assembly is divided into multiple modular units that can be shipped separately and assembled on-site. Each module contains heat exchangers, fans, and support structures that can be independently transported and then configured to form the complete cooling system, reducing the size of individual shipping containers while maintaining total cooling capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly transitions from a compact three-dimensional structure during shipping to an expanded two-dimensional configuration during installation. The modular units are arranged in a spread-out configuration for shipping efficiency, then assembled into a larger planar structure that provides adequate cooling capacity without requiring excessive vertical height or volume.
2Power
If dry cooler assemblies are made large and heavy, then cooling performance is improved, but installation complexity and foundation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into standardized modular units with uniform connection interfaces, allowing for simplified installation procedures. Each module can be independently handled and positioned, eliminating the need for complex single-piece installation and reducing foundation requirements to standard concrete pads suitable for modular equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design allows for flexible configuration and reconfiguration of the cooling system. Modules can be arranged in different configurations depending on the specific cooling requirements and can be easily assembled or disassembled, providing adaptability without requiring permanent complex installations or specialized foundation work.
3Reliability
If dry cooler assemblies are shipped in large containers, then complete functionality is maintained, but shipping cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dry cooler assembly is divided into multiple modular units that can be shipped separately in smaller containers and then assembled on-site. This segmentation allows for more efficient use of shipping space, reducing the total shipping volume required while maintaining the complete functionality of the cooling system when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes a two-dimensional modular architecture that allows components to be compacted for shipping and then expanded for operation. The modular units can be arranged in a space-efficient configuration during transport and then configured into a larger cooling capacity system upon arrival, reducing shipping costs while maintaining full 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
The modular design reduces the footprint of the dry cooler assembly in disassembled configuration, improving storage and shipment efficiency, lowering shipping costs, and simplifying installation by eliminating the need for complex concrete foundations.
Implementation Method 1
heated fluid (e.g., heated water) is received by the heat exchangers of the dry cooler assembly where the fluid transfers heat to ambient air
Implementation Method 2
fans to cool heated fluid from the datacenter. Specifically, heated fluid (e.g., heated water) is received by the heat exchangers of the dry cooler assembly where the fluid transfers heat to ambient air, pulled in by the fans
Data Source
AI summary
A kit and a method for a dry cooler assembly is provided. The kit includes a first frame and a second frame, each being configured to support a heat exchanger. The kit further includes a base component and a roof component. The frames, the base component, and the roof component are configured to be assembled to an assembled configuration, such that the base component supports the frames in a spaced apart configuration, and the frames support the roof component. The method includes securing the base component to a surface, obtaining the first frame and the second frame, each frame being configured to support the heat exchanger, and positioning the frames such that they abut an abutment member of the base component such that the frames are supported in a spaced apart configuration.