CN219248423U

CN219248423U - Container type data center

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Publication number: CN219248423U
Application number: CN202223226323.1U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 张炳华; 李明江
Original assignee: Hebei Qinhuai Data Co Ltd
Current assignee: Hebei Qinhuai Data Co Ltd
Priority date: 2022-12-02
Filing date: 2022-12-02
Publication date: 2023-06-23
Anticipated expiration: 2032-12-02

Abstract

The application discloses a container type data center, which at least comprises a box body, a server set and refrigerating equipment, wherein an accommodating space is formed in the box body; the server unit is arranged in the accommodating space, and a reserved space is reserved between the two sides and the top of the server unit and the inner wall of the box body; the refrigeration equipment comprises an indoor unit and an outdoor unit; the indoor unit is installed in the reserved space and is located above the server unit so as to divide the reserved space into a cold runner and a hot runner. The present application may arrange a greater number of server racks, increasing computing capacity.

Description

Container type data center

Technical Field

The application relates to the field of data centers, in particular to a container type data center.

Background

At present, a refrigerating system of a container data machine room adopts inter-column air conditioners to send and return air, the inter-column air conditioners are arranged in a container, and the inter-column air conditioners and a server cabinet are arranged side by side, so that the number of IT cabinet bodies in the data machine room is correspondingly reduced due to the arrangement of the inter-column air conditioners, and the corresponding calculation capacity is also reduced.

Disclosure of Invention

The purpose of the application is to provide a container type data center and a refrigeration control method thereof, which can be used for arranging a larger number of server cabinets and increasing the calculation capacity.

In order to achieve the above purpose, in one aspect, the present application provides a container type data center, which at least includes a box body, a server unit and a refrigeration device, wherein a containing space is provided in the box body; the server unit is arranged in the accommodating space, and a reserved space is reserved between the two sides and the top of the server unit and the inner wall of the box body; the refrigeration equipment comprises an indoor unit and an outdoor unit; the indoor unit is installed in the reserved space and is located above the server unit so as to divide the reserved space into a cold runner and a hot runner.

In order to achieve the above object, another aspect of the present application further provides a container type data center, at least comprising a box, an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve and a fluorine pump, wherein the evaporator is located in the box; a temperature sensor is arranged at the outer side of the box body; the evaporator, the first switching valve, the compressor, the condenser, the expansion valve and the fluorine pump are mutually connected in series to form a refrigeration loop; the refrigeration loop is also connected in series with a first passage, the compressor and the first switch valve are connected in parallel, and a second switch valve is connected in series on the first passage; the refrigeration loop is also connected with a second passage in series, the second passage and the fluorine pump are connected in parallel, and a third switch valve is connected with the second passage in series.

In order to achieve the above object, another aspect of the present application further provides a refrigeration control method for a container type data center, which is applied to the container type data center, and the method includes: acquiring the temperature outside the box body through the temperature sensor, and judging whether the temperature outside the box body is higher than a preset temperature or not; if the temperature of the outer side of the box body is higher than the preset temperature, the compressor, the first switch valve and the third switch valve are opened, and the fluorine pump and the second switch valve are closed; and if the temperature of the outer side of the box body is lower than or equal to the preset temperature, opening the fluorine pump and the second switching valve, and closing the compressor, the first switching valve and the third switching valve.

Therefore, according to the technical scheme, the server unit can be installed in the accommodating space of the container body, a reserved space is reserved between the two sides and the top of the server unit and the inner wall of the container body, and the indoor unit is located above the server unit, so that the reserved space is divided into a cold runner and a hot runner. Therefore, the indoor unit is arranged above the server unit, the space of the server cabinets can be effectively arranged by using the container, and a larger number of server cabinets can be further arranged, so that the calculation capacity is increased. Meanwhile, the indoor unit can send cold air downwards from one side and reclaim and refrigerate hot air formed after heat exchange from the other side, and the principle that the cold air sinks and the hot air rises is utilized, so that compared with the arrangement mode of an inter-row air conditioner, the air flow structure can be improved, cold and hot interaction in a cold channel is more uniform, the situation of unbalanced heat exchange is avoided, the server unit is effectively refrigerated, and the refrigerating effect is improved.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings that are needed in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and that other drawings may be obtained according to these drawings without inventive effort for a person skilled in the art.

FIG. 1 is a schematic top view of a containerized data center in one embodiment provided herein;

FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view A-A of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of B-B of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration circuit of a container-type data center in one embodiment provided herein;

in the figure: 1. a case; 11. an accommodating space; 12. a buffer space; 2. a server unit; 31. an indoor unit; 311. an evaporator; 32. an outdoor unit; 321. a compressor; 322. a condenser; 323. an expansion valve; 324. a fluorine pump; 33. a first switching valve; 34. a first passage; 35. a second switching valve; 36. a second passage; 37. a third switching valve; 4. reserving a space; 41. a cold runner; 42. a hot runner.

Detailed Description

For the purpose of making the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more apparent, the embodiments of the present application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "first end," "second end," "one end," "the other end," and the like as used herein to refer to a spatially relative position are used for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element or feature as illustrated in the figures. The term spatially relative position may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as "below" or "beneath" other elements or features would then be oriented "above" the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term "below" can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

Furthermore, the terms "mounted," "disposed," "provided," "connected," "slidingly connected," "secured," and "sleeved" are to be construed broadly. For example, "connected" may be in a fixed connection, a removable connection, or a unitary construction; may be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intervening media, or may be in internal communication between two devices, elements, or components. The specific meaning of the terms in this application will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art as the case may be.

Meanwhile, because the existing inter-column air conditioner is placed in parallel with the server cabinet, in the process of circulating heat exchange, air short circuits are easily formed in the container, so that the problem that local space is uneven in cold and hot, and the normal operation of IT equipment is affected is solved.

Based on the above-mentioned problems, there is an urgent need for a container type data center and a cooling control method thereof, which can arrange a greater number of server cabinets, increase the power capacity, and improve the heat dissipation effect on the server cabinets.

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be apparent that the embodiments described herein are only some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments, based on the embodiments herein, which are within the scope of the protection of the present application, will be within the skill of the art without undue effort.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in one possible embodiment, a container-type data center may include at least a case 1, a server set 2, and a refrigeration device, wherein the case 1 has a receiving space 11 therein. The server assembly 2 can be installed in the accommodating space 11, and a reserved space 4 is reserved between the two sides and the top of the server assembly 2 and the inner wall of the box body 1. It should be noted that the server units 2 may be disposed in parallel along the length direction of the box 1, and the server units 2 may be disposed on a symmetry center line of the box 1, so that the reserved space 4 between the left and right sides of the server units 2 and the inner wall of the box 1 may be the same, or may be disposed in an offset manner, which is not limited in this application.

In practical use, the server set 2 may be formed by arranging a plurality of server cabinets in a straight line, and of course, the server set 2 may also include UPS and battery for providing electric power for the server cabinets, and a control cabinet.

The refrigerating apparatus may include an indoor unit 31 and an outdoor unit 32. The indoor unit 31 may be installed in the head space 4 for radiating heat from the server unit 2. The outdoor unit 32 may be installed at the outside of the cabinet 1, so that noise can be reduced to secure a cooling effect.

In one possible embodiment, referring specifically to fig. 3, the indoor unit 31 may be located above the server unit 2, so as to divide the head space 4 into a cold runner 41 and a hot runner 42. So, can follow one side and advance cold wind, follow opposite side return air to from the top down bloies, compare with the setting mode of air conditioner between the row, can improve the air current organization, make cold and hot interaction in the cold passageway more even, avoid the unbalanced situation of heat transfer, effectively refrigerate the server unit, improve refrigeration effect.

Further, the air outlet of the indoor unit 31 should be located right above the cold runner 41, so that cold air can directly flow downward, loss in the cold air channel is avoided, and heat dissipation effect on the server unit is ensured.

In actual use, the indoor unit 31 may have a plurality, and the plurality of indoor units 31 are arranged along the length direction of the server unit 2. Wherein a specific number of indoor units 31 may be set according to the need, and a plurality of indoor units 31 may be arranged according to the heat dissipation need of server unit 2. For example, the arrangement of the indoor unit 31 may be reduced due to low heat dissipation requirements at the UPS and the battery pack. The number of indoor units 31 may be increased to be disposed at the server cabinet.

In one possible embodiment, referring to fig. 4, indoor unit 31 includes evaporator 311. Of course, fans, coils, etc. may be provided in the indoor unit 31 to accelerate the air flow. The outdoor unit 32 includes a compressor 321, a condenser 322, and an expansion valve 323. The evaporator 311, the compressor 321, the condenser 322, and the expansion valve 323 are connected in series to constitute a refrigeration circuit, thereby constituting one refrigeration cycle. It should be noted that the evaporator 311, the compressor 321, the condenser 322 and the expansion valve 323 are four refrigeration units, and the specific structure thereof can be referred to in the prior art, and will not be described herein.

Further, the outdoor unit 32 may further include a fluorine pump 324, and the fluorine pump 324 is connected in series in the refrigeration circuit. Meanwhile, a first switching valve 33 is connected to an outlet of the compressor 321. The refrigeration circuit is also connected in series with a first passage 34, the first passage 34 is connected in parallel with the compressor 321 and the first switch valve 33, and a second switch valve 35 is connected in series with the first passage 34. The refrigeration circuit is also connected in series with a second passage 36, the second passage 36 is connected in parallel with the fluorine pump 324, and a third on-off valve 37 is connected in series with the second passage 36.

It should be noted that the first passageway 34 and the second passageway 36 may be pipes or tubes. Wherein, the outside of the case 1 should also be provided with a temperature sensor for detecting the outdoor environment temperature.

In practical use, the refrigeration control method of the container type data center can comprise the following steps: first, the controller acquires the temperature outside the case 1 in real time by the temperature sensor, and judges whether the temperature outside the case 1 is higher than a predetermined temperature. If the temperature outside the case 1 is higher than a predetermined temperature, the compressor 321, the first switching valve 33 and the third switching valve 37 are opened, and the fluorine pump 324 and the second switching valve 35 are closed. At this time, the fluorine pump 324 is short-circuited by the second passage 36, and the fluorine pump 324 does not participate in the operation, and the compressor 321 is used for compression refrigeration. If the temperature outside the cabinet 1 is lower than or equal to a predetermined temperature, indicating that the external environment can be used for heat dissipation inside the cabinet 1, the fluorine pump 324 and the second switching valve 35 may be turned on, and the compressor 321, the first switching valve 33, and the third switching valve 37 may be turned off. At this time, the fluorine pump 324 operates, and the compressor 321 is short-circuited by the first passage 34.

It is to be noted that the predetermined temperature is set according to technical experience of the skilled person, and may be 15 °, 10 °, or the like.

In one possible embodiment, the housing 1 also has a buffer space 12. The buffer space 12 communicates with the accommodating space 11 through the opening and closing door. Thus, a buffering area can be reserved, and the situation that people enter the box body 1 to enable external dust to enter the accommodating space is avoided.

Based on the same inventive concept, the present application also provides a container-type data center, at least comprising a case 1, an evaporator 311, a compressor 321, a condenser 322, an expansion valve 323 and a fluorine pump 324, wherein the evaporator 311 is located in the case 1; a temperature sensor is arranged on the outer side of the box body 1; the evaporator 311, the compressor 321, the condenser 322, the expansion valve 323, and the fluorine pump 324 are connected in series with each other to constitute a refrigeration circuit; the refrigeration circuit is also connected in series with a first passage 34, the first passage 34 is connected in parallel with the compressor 321 and the first switch valve 33, and the first passage 34 is connected in series with a second switch valve 35; the refrigeration circuit is also connected in series with a second passage 36, the second passage 36 is connected in parallel with the fluorine pump 324, and a third on-off valve 37 is connected in series with the second passage 36.

Reference is made to the above for specific construction and principles of the refrigeration circuit, and no further description is given here.

Therefore, according to the technical scheme, the server unit can be installed in the accommodating space of the container body, a reserved space is reserved between the two sides and the top of the server unit and the inner wall of the container body, and the indoor unit is located above the server unit, so that the reserved space is divided into a cold runner and a hot runner. Therefore, the indoor unit is arranged above the server unit, the space for arranging the server cabinets by the container can be effectively utilized, a larger number of server cabinets can be arranged, and the calculation capacity is increased. Meanwhile, the indoor unit can send cold air downwards from one side and reclaim and refrigerate hot air formed after heat exchange from the other side, and the principle that the cold air sinks and the hot air rises is utilized, so that compared with the arrangement mode of an inter-row air conditioner, the air flow structure can be improved, cold and hot interaction in a cold channel is more uniform, the situation of unbalanced heat exchange is avoided, the server unit is effectively refrigerated, and the refrigerating effect is improved.

Furthermore, the server unit and the refrigerating system are all integrated in the container, so that the data machine room can be produced, and the mobile and the installation are convenient and quick.

Furthermore, two operation modes of a compressor and a fluorine pump can be adopted in the refrigeration loop, the corresponding operation mode is selected according to the external environment temperature, and the outdoor low-temperature air can be indirectly utilized as a cold source, so that the refrigeration energy consumption is saved.

The foregoing description of the preferred embodiments of the present application is not intended to limit the utility model to the particular embodiments of the present application, but to limit the scope of the utility model to the particular embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. The container type data center is characterized by at least comprising a box body (1), a server unit (2) and refrigerating equipment, wherein a containing space (11) is formed in the box body (1);

the server unit (2) is arranged in the accommodating space (11), and a reserved space (4) is reserved between the two sides and the top of the server unit (2) and the inner wall of the box body (1);

the refrigeration equipment comprises an indoor unit (31) and an outdoor unit (32);

the indoor unit (31) is installed in the reserved space (4), and the indoor unit (31) is located above the server unit (2) to divide the reserved space (4) into a cold runner (41) and a hot runner (42).

2. The container-type data center according to claim 1, characterized in that the air outlet of the indoor unit (31) is located directly above the cold runner (41).

3. The container-type data center according to claim 2, wherein the indoor units (31) have a plurality, and a plurality of the indoor units (31) are arranged along the length direction of the server unit (2).

4. A containerized data center according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the indoor unit (31) includes an evaporator (311);

the outdoor unit (32) comprises a compressor (321), a condenser (322) and an expansion valve (323);

the evaporator (311), the compressor (321), the condenser (322) and the expansion valve (323) are connected in series to form a refrigeration loop.

5. The containerized data center of claim 4, wherein the outdoor unit (32) further includes a fluorine pump (324), and the fluorine pump (324) is connected in series in the refrigeration circuit;

the outlet of the compressor (321) is connected with a first switch valve (33);

the refrigeration loop is also connected in series with a first passage (34), the first passage (34) is connected in parallel with the compressor (321) and the first switch valve (33), and a second switch valve (35) is connected in series on the first passage (34);

the refrigeration circuit is also connected with a second passage (36) in series, the second passage (36) and the fluorine pump (324) are connected in parallel, and a third switch valve (37) is connected with the second passage (36) in series.

6. The container-type data center according to claim 5, characterized in that the outside of the case (1) is provided with a temperature sensor.

7. The container-type data center according to claim 1, characterized in that the box (1) also has a buffer space (12) inside;

the buffer space (12) is communicated with the accommodating space (11) through a switch door.

8. A container-type data center, characterized by comprising at least a box body (1), an evaporator (311), a compressor (321), a condenser (322), an expansion valve (323) and a fluorine pump (324), wherein the evaporator (311) is positioned in the box body (1);

a temperature sensor is arranged on the outer side of the box body (1);

the evaporator (311), the first switch valve (33), the compressor (321), the condenser (322), the expansion valve (323) and the fluorine pump (324) are mutually connected in series to form a refrigeration loop;