Skylight Operating System for Modular Data Center Firefighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modular data centers face issues with lagged opening, indefinite opening logic, uncontrollable opening angle, lack of opening feedback, and insufficient linkage design in their skylights during firefighting events, which can lead to firefighting-related accidents.
Innovation Solution
A skylight operating system for modular data centers, comprising an electric skylight, a firefighting environment index monitoring device, and a monitoring and interacting device that automatically opens the skylight upon detecting a firefighting issue, along with an acousto-optic warning system and camera for enhanced response, and an angle limiter for adjustable opening angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an electromagnetic lock controls the skylight to open/close, then the skylight can be automatically opened upon receiving a firefighting signal, but the opening is lagged and the logic is indefinite
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-positioning the skylight in a ready-to-open state with the electromagnetic lock continuously monitored. When a firefighting signal is detected, the lock is immediately de-energized without delay, as the system is already prepared to execute the opening action instantly.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring the status of the electromagnetic lock and the skylight position. The monitoring device receives real-time status information and sends control signals back to the electromagnetic lock to ensure immediate response and provide definite opening logic based on detected firefighting conditions.
2Ease of operation
If the skylight opens under eccentric gravity action, then the opening is automatic, but the opening angle is uncontrollable
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the parameter of opening angle control by introducing an angle limiter device that mechanically restricts the skylight rotation to a predetermined angle. This allows the skylight to maintain automatic opening operation while achieving controllable opening angle, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and manufacturing precision.
3Reliability
If the electromagnetic lock is de-energized to open the skylight, then the response to firefighting signal is achieved, but there is lack of opening feedback
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring device provides feedback by detecting the opening status of the skylight and the state of the electromagnetic lock, then transmitting this information back to the control system. This ensures that the system has complete information about the opening process and can confirm whether the firefighting signal was properly executed.
4Reliability
If an openable skylight design is adopted for firefighting requirement, then the firefighting gas or liquid can enter the data center, but the linkage design after opening is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring device serves multiple functions: it detects firefighting signals, controls the electromagnetic lock, monitors skylight opening status, and provides feedback information. By making the monitoring device universal and multi-functional, the system achieves comprehensive linkage design without significantly increasing overall system complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures timely and controlled opening of the skylight, reducing the occurrence of firefighting-related accidents by providing a definite opening logic and real-time monitoring, while allowing flexible selection of opening angles based on the data center's space deployment.
Implementation Method 1
The skylight is closed when the electromagnetic lock is energized. Upon receipt of an external firefighting signal, the electromagnetic lock is de-energized such that the skylight is rotated and opened under the action of eccentric gravity
Implementation Method 2
the skylight is rotated and opened under the action of eccentric gravity
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a skylight operating system of a modular data center, so as to timely respond to a firefighting requirement of the modular data center to reduce occurrence of firefighting-related accidents. The skylight operating system comprises: an electric skylight; a firefighting environment index monitoring device arranged inside the modular data center; a monitoring and interacting device arranged in a monitoring room outside the modular data center, and connected with the electric skylight and the firefighting environment index monitoring device, the monitoring and interacting device adapted for receiving monitoring information of the firefighting environment index monitoring device, and opening the electric skylight upon determination that a firefighting-related issue occurs inside the modular data center.