17971332. ARCHITECTURE TO PROVIDE LIQUID AND CLOSED LOOP AIR COOLING simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)

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ARCHITECTURE TO PROVIDE LIQUID AND CLOSED LOOP AIR COOLING

Organization Name

Dell Products L.P.

Inventor(s)

Tyler Baxter Duncan of Austin TX (US)

Anthony Middleton of Cedar Park TX (US)

ARCHITECTURE TO PROVIDE LIQUID AND CLOSED LOOP AIR COOLING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17971332 titled 'ARCHITECTURE TO PROVIDE LIQUID AND CLOSED LOOP AIR COOLING

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system for providing combined liquid and air cooling for IT units, including dry coolers, liquid heat exchange devices, and air/liquid exchange devices.

  • The system includes a dry cooling section with at least one dry cooler.
  • A liquid loop interface with at least one liquid heat exchange device is also included.
  • A primary loop consists of at least one dry cooler from the dry cooler section.
  • A secondary loop includes the liquid heat exchange device that provides liquid cooling to IT units.
  • An air/liquid exchange section with at least one air/liquid exchange device provides air cooling to the IT units.
  • The air-liquid heat exchange device is part of the primary loop.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in data centers, server rooms, and other IT facilities where efficient cooling is required.

Problems Solved

The system solves the problem of efficiently cooling IT units by combining liquid and air cooling methods.

Benefits

The system provides effective cooling for IT units, potentially reducing energy consumption and improving overall performance.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be commercialized for use in various industries that rely on IT equipment, such as telecommunications, finance, and healthcare.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include existing systems for liquid cooling or air cooling of IT units, but the combination of both methods in a single system may be a novel innovation.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle maintenance and repairs?

The article does not provide information on the maintenance procedures or repair processes for the cooling system.

What is the expected lifespan of the system components?

The article does not mention the expected lifespan of the components used in the cooling system.


Original Abstract Submitted

Multiple systems and methods for providing combined liquid and air cooling for IT units are disclosed. The system includes a dry cooling section with at least one dry cooler and a liquid loop interface with at least one liquid heat exchange device. A primary loop includes at least one dry cooler of the dry cooler section, and a secondary loop includes the at least one liquid heat exchange device of the liquid loop interface that provides liquid cooling to one or more IT units. The system may include an air/liquid exchange section with at least one air/liquid exchange device that provides air cooling to the one or more IT units. The at least one air-liquid heat exchange device is part of the primary loop.