Nvidia corporation (20240284640). ENERGY EFFICIENT LIQUID-COOLED DATACENTERS simplified abstract
ENERGY EFFICIENT LIQUID-COOLED DATACENTERS
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ENERGY EFFICIENT LIQUID-COOLED DATACENTERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240284640 titled 'ENERGY EFFICIENT LIQUID-COOLED DATACENTERS
The abstract of this patent application describes systems and methods for operating a datacenter using a fuel cell to produce electrical power and capturing waste heat for cooling purposes.
- Fuel cell used to produce electrical power for electronic components in the datacenter
- Waste heat generated by the fuel cell is captured using a heat exchanger
- Waste heat is utilized by an absorption chiller to produce cooled liquid for a cooling system
- Cooling system removes heat from the electronic components in the datacenter
Potential Applications: - Datacenters - Energy-efficient cooling systems - Sustainable power generation
Problems Solved: - Reducing energy consumption in datacenters - Efficient utilization of waste heat - Lowering carbon footprint of datacenter operations
Benefits: - Energy cost savings - Environmental sustainability - Improved datacenter efficiency
Commercial Applications: - Datacenter operations - Energy management systems - Green technology markets
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of a fuel cell in datacenter operations impact overall energy efficiency? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with utilizing waste heat for cooling purposes in a datacenter?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing advancements in fuel cell technology for datacenter applications - Research on improving the efficiency of waste heat utilization in cooling systems
Original Abstract Submitted
systems and methods for operating a datacenter are disclosed. in at least one embodiment, method for operating a datacenter includes receiving a source of gas to a fuel cell to produce electrical power. the method further includes providing the electrical power to one or more electronic components in the datacenter. the method further includes capturing waste heat, generated by the fuel cell in converting the gas to the electrical power, using a heat exchanger. the method further includes providing the waste heat to an absorption chiller to produce cooled liquid to be utilized with a cooling system to remove heat from the one or more electronic components.
