Standalone Computing Manifold Assembly for Overhead Leak Containment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional liquid cooling systems for computing devices in hyperscaler environments, which lack raised floors, face challenges in maintaining structural stability, reliability, and safety without relying on data center infrastructure, and require innovative designs to manage fluid distribution and leak containment.
Innovation Solution
A standalone manifold system with a secondary manifold positioned above the racks, supported by a containment tray and leak detection components, which includes a self-supporting structure and integrated leak containment features to manage fluid distribution and leaks independently of data center structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional liquid cooling systems are deployed in hyperscaler environments without raised floors, then deployment flexibility is improved, but structural stability and reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The manifold system is divided into modular components including a manifold assembly, containment tray, and support structure that can be independently installed and configured. This segmentation allows the system to adapt to different deployment environments while maintaining structural integrity through standardized connection interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
A support structure serves as an intermediary element between the manifold assembly and the floor, providing structural stability without requiring raised floor infrastructure. The support structure acts as a mediator that enables the system to function in conventional data center environments while maintaining reliability.
2Productivity
If fluid distribution systems are positioned close to computing devices, then cooling efficiency is improved, but leak containment difficulty worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The containment tray is nested within or integrated with the manifold assembly structure, creating a nested configuration where the fluid distribution system is positioned close to computing devices for efficient cooling, while the containment tray provides leak containment functionality without significantly increasing overall system complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If standalone manifold systems are implemented, then independence from data center infrastructure is improved, but manufacturing and installation complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The manifold assembly is designed as a universal component that performs multiple functions: fluid distribution, structural support, and leak containment. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components and simplifies manufacturing while enabling independent deployment without relying on specialized data center infrastructure.
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AI summary
A manifold system is provided. A secondary manifold is operable to be fluidly coupled with a liquid cooling system for each of a plurality of computing devices. The secondary manifold is configured to be positioned above the plurality of computing devices. A containment tray is disposed between the secondary manifold and the computing devices. The containment tray is operable to receive fluid that leaks from the secondary manifold.