17891255. Power Management With Dynamic Rectifier Apportionment simplified abstract (Google LLC)
Contents
- 1 Power Management With Dynamic Rectifier Apportionment
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Power Management With Dynamic Rectifier Apportionment - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Power Management With Dynamic Rectifier Apportionment
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Vasileios Kontorinis of Mountain View CA (US)
Peter Eldridge Bailey of Altadena CA (US)
Dustin Reishus of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Claus Congcui Zheng of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Alejandro Lameda Lopez of Austin TX (US)
Power Management With Dynamic Rectifier Apportionment - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17891255 titled 'Power Management With Dynamic Rectifier Apportionment
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes a method for dynamically deactivating rectifiers in order to improve the overall efficiency of the remaining rectifiers in a system, such as those in a data center.
- Rectifiers on racks of a data center operate based on an efficiency curve determined by their current load.
- Instead of spreading the AC power load across multiple rectifiers operating sub-optimally, some rectifiers are automatically deactivated by lowering voltage set-points.
- When power load decreases, rectifiers with reduced voltage set-points turn off, redistributing power to the remaining active rectifiers.
- This redistribution allows the remaining rectifiers to operate more efficiently in converting AC power to DC power.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries where power efficiency is crucial, such as telecommunications, manufacturing, and renewable energy.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of inefficient power distribution among rectifiers, leading to energy waste and decreased overall system performance.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved power efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and increased performance of rectifiers in converting power.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include data centers, telecommunications infrastructure, industrial manufacturing facilities, and renewable energy systems.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art is the use of static voltage set-points for rectifiers, which do not allow for dynamic deactivation to optimize efficiency.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does this technology impact the overall lifespan of rectifiers in a system? 2. Are there any potential safety concerns associated with automatically deactivating rectifiers in real-time?
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure provides for dynamically deactivating rectifiers to force remaining rectifiers to operate at or near their peak power efficiency. Rectifiers, for example rectifiers on racks of a data center, may operate according to an efficiency curve, based on its current load. Instead of distributing an AC power load across more rectifiers that operate sub-optimally on their efficiency curve, aspects of the disclosure provide for automatically deactivating some rectifiers by lowering voltage set-points. As power load to a rack decreases, the voltage of the current to a rectifier with a reduced voltage set-point falls below the set-point and turns off. Power is automatically redistributed to the remaining active rectifiers. The redistribution increases the power load onto the remaining rectifiers, allowing the rectifiers to perform more efficiently in converting AC power to DC power.
