Modular, integrated system modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
The construction of data centers and similar facilities is time-consuming and costly due to the need for extensive planning and on-site installation of electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems, which can take years to complete.
Innovation Solution
The use of prefabricated modular infrastructure slabs (MIS) and integrated system modules (ISMs) that combine MEP systems, allowing for off-site assembly and rapid deployment, reducing the need for on-site construction and minimizing material and shipment requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional on-site construction methods are used for data centers, then all electrical, mechanical and cooling systems can be installed, but construction time becomes extremely long (two years from start to fully operational)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling complete functional modules (integrated system modules) off-site before deployment. The ISMs are manufactured with all electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems pre-installed and tested at the factory, then transported to the data center site for rapid installation. This eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site construction of individual systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the data center infrastructure into modular integrated system modules (ISMs), each containing specific functional components. These modules can be independently manufactured, tested, and transported, then assembled at the deployment site. This segmentation enables parallel manufacturing of multiple modules and significantly reduces overall construction time.
2Reliability
If all electrical, mechanical and cooling systems are fabricated on site after building construction, then complete systems can be installed, but the process becomes time-consuming and extends deployment cycles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate systems (electrical, mechanical, and cooling) into single integrated system modules. Each ISM contains multiple functional components that work together as a unified system, pre-assembled and tested at the manufacturing site. This integration ensures system compatibility while dramatically accelerating deployment speed.
3Reliability
If racks are installed after data center construction to house computer systems, then proper housing is provided, but this additional step takes weeks to complete
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates rack structures and housing components as integral parts of the integrated system modules during off-site manufacturing. The racks are pre-positioned within the ISMs along with all necessary mounting hardware and connections, eliminating the need for separate rack installation steps at the deployment site.
4Reliability
If extensive planning and construction processes are followed, then complete data center infrastructure is achieved, but costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs extensive planning, design, and system integration activities during the off-site manufacturing phase rather than at the deployment site. All system configurations, connections, and tests are completed at the factory, transforming complex construction tasks into simple installation operations that reduce both time and cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical construction methods with standardized modular assembly processes. The ISMs use pre-fabricated components and standardized interfaces that enable rapid installation without extensive on-site welding, piping, or electrical work, thereby reducing labor costs and construction time.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides for a modular design and build architecture, comprising: one or more integrated system module (ISMs) that are configured to be shipped and assembled on-site to construct an operational infrastructure for one or more application environments, wherein each of the ISMs comprises two or more different functional components that are integrated onto and/or supported by a common structural floor.