Server Cooling Control Using Fluid Temperature Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing server cooling technologies fail to account for changes in fluid state after heat exchange, adversely affecting the cooling efficiency of subsequent chips, particularly in high-performance servers.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilizes a fluid temperature sensor to monitor and regulate motor speed based on element and fluid temperatures, adjusting fluid velocity to enhance cooling efficiency by minimizing the impact of state changes on subsequent heating elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If fluid is used for heat exchange in server cooling, then cooling effect is achieved, but fluid state changes after heat exchange adversely affect cooling efficiency of subsequent heating elements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the motor speed adjustable based on real-time temperature feedback. The controller dynamically adjusts the motor speed according to the element temperature and fluid temperature, enabling the cooling system to adapt to changing thermal conditions and maintain optimal cooling efficiency for subsequent heating elements
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback control by using temperature sensors to continuously monitor both the heating element temperature and fluid temperature. This feedback information is fed to the controller, which adjusts the motor speed accordingly, ensuring that the cooling system compensates for fluid state changes and maintains reliable cooling performance
2Productivity
If motor speed is increased to improve fluid circulation, then cooling performance is enhanced, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts motor speed based on actual cooling needs rather than operating at constant high speed. The controller modulates the motor speed according to temperature feedback, enabling the system to achieve required cooling performance while minimizing energy consumption during lower thermal load conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operational parameters of the motor by adjusting its speed based on thermal conditions. This parameter adjustment allows the system to optimize the balance between cooling performance and energy consumption, running at higher speeds only when thermally demanding
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 system effectively enhances the cooling effect of server components by dynamically adjusting fluid velocity and direction to counteract state changes, improving overall cooling performance.
Implementation Method 1
the fluid temperature sensor is disposed between heating elements in a heating element group of the server... the fluid temperature sensor is configured for collecting fluid temperature of fluid between the heating elements
Implementation Method 2
determining, by the controller, a motor speed of a motor corresponding to the heating element group... controlling, by the controller, the motor speed, and controlling a fluid velocity of the fluid
Implementation Method 3
the fluid temperature sensor is disposed between heating elements in a heating element group... collecting fluid temperature of fluid between the heating elements
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AI summary
A method and system for controlling internal temperature of a server, a device, a non-transitory readable storage medium, and a server, which relate to the technical field of servers. The method is applied to a system for controlling the internal temperature of the server, and the method includes: acquiring, by the controller, element temperature of the heating elements in the heating element group; acquiring, by the controller and the fluid temperature sensor, the fluid temperature of the fluid between the heating elements in the heating element group; determining, by the controller, a motor speed of a motor corresponding to the heating element group according to the element temperature and the fluid temperature; and controlling, by the controller, the motor speed, and controlling a fluid velocity of the fluid between the heating elements in the heating element group, to cool interior of the server.