18047817. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GRANULAR AND DYNAMIC CONTROL OF FAN SPEED AND DIRECTION simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
Contents
- 1 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GRANULAR AND DYNAMIC CONTROL OF FAN SPEED AND DIRECTION
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GRANULAR AND DYNAMIC CONTROL OF FAN SPEED AND DIRECTION - 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
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GRANULAR AND DYNAMIC CONTROL OF FAN SPEED AND DIRECTION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
DONALD W. Gerhart of Leander TX (US)
TIMOTHY M. Lambert of Austin TX (US)
JEFFREY LEIGHTON Kennedy of Austin TX (US)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GRANULAR AND DYNAMIC CONTROL OF FAN SPEED AND DIRECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18047817 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GRANULAR AND DYNAMIC CONTROL OF FAN SPEED AND DIRECTION
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes methods and systems for thermal management of data processing systems. The system includes fans and heaters to control temperatures of components, circulating warm air to warm components and bringing in cool air to cool components. A control system manages the fans and heaters under different thermal conditions.
- The system includes fans and heaters for thermal management
- Fans circulate warm air to warm components and bring in cool air to cool components
- Control system manages fans and heaters under different thermal conditions
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in:
- Data centers
- Server rooms
- High-performance computing systems
Problems Solved
The technology solves issues related to:
- Overheating of components
- Inefficient cooling systems
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved system reliability
- Enhanced performance
- Energy efficiency
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be commercially applied in:
- IT infrastructure companies
- Electronics manufacturers
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be:
- Cooling systems used in data centers
Unanswered Questions
How does the control system determine the optimal fan and heater settings under different thermal conditions?
The patent application does not provide specific details on the algorithms or methods used by the control system to determine the optimal fan and heater settings.
What are the specific operating conditions under which the system can effectively manage the temperatures of the components?
The patent application does not specify the exact range of operating conditions under which the thermal management system can effectively control the temperatures of the components.
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods and systems for thermal management of data processing systems are disclosed. To improve the likelihood of computer implemented services being provided, the systems may thermally manage the temperatures of various components of the data processing system under a variety of operating conditions. To warm the components, the system may include fans usable to generate a circulation airflow and heaters to generate heat to warm the airflow. To cool the components, the system may include fans usable to generate a through enclosure airflow to bring in cool air and expel warm air. The fans may be managed via a control system that includes multiple management entities that may operate under different ranges of thermal conditions and may be capable of performing various analysis for ascertaining how to operate the fans and heaters to thermally manage the system.
