Prefabricated Data Center Modules for Scalable Construction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modular data centers face challenges such as low flexibility, difficulty in expanding capacity, and high initial construction costs, which restrict their ability to meet growing demands and varied technical specifications.
Innovation Solution
The solution involves a modular data center design where prefabricated and transportable segments are constructed on-site to form scalable, replicable, and customizable modules. Each module includes a power supply system, cooling system, and racks area, with symmetrical halves that can be easily joined to form a parallelepiped-shaped module, allowing for efficient cooling and redundancy optimization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If modular data centers with prefabricated structure are used, then construction time is reduced, but flexibility and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The data center is divided into multiple independent modules, each containing complete functional systems (power, cooling, IT equipment). These modules can be independently constructed, transported, and assembled on-site, significantly reducing construction time while maintaining flexibility through selective deployment and future expansion capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design enables dynamic adaptation to changing requirements. Modules can be added, removed, or reconfigured based on evolving business needs, allowing the data center to scale from small to large capacities without being locked into a fixed infrastructure design.
2Reliability
If conventional data centers are built, then capacity and redundancy are optimized, but construction time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
Complete functional systems including power supply, cooling, and IT equipment are pre-assembled and tested within each module at the manufacturing location before transportation. This preliminary configuration ensures redundancy and reliability are built-in from the start, eliminating the need for time-consuming on-site construction and commissioning while maintaining conventional data center capabilities.
3Productivity
If modular data centers are deployed, then construction speed increases, but integration and scalability are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
Each module is designed with universal interfaces and standardized connection points for power, cooling, and data systems. This universality simplifies integration between modules, allowing rapid assembly while maintaining scalability. The same module design can be replicated and interconnected to create data centers of various sizes without increasing integration complexity.
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AI summary
A data center module is formed from prefabricated and transportable segments, constructed by joining two substantially symmetrical halves. Each half comprises one or more prefabricated segments, transported individually as standard cargo and joined end-to-end to form the halves, which are then joined to form the module. The module includes a main aggregation aisle and a dedicated, segregated room with a substantially parallelepiped shape housing a racks area. A first door with access control allows authorized circulation between the main aggregation aisle and the racks area. A second door with access control provides access to the power supply system room, facilitating authorized movement between the main aggregation aisle and the power supply system. The module also includes a cooling system room. A data center is constructed by arranging modules side-by-side. A construction method involves assembling a housing, inserting segments into the housing, and arranging modules within the housing.