Integrated energy storage systems in computing facilities
US10539993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/06
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for providing backup power to distributed computing systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, via the computer network, data indicating a power failure of the main power source configured to provide electrical power to the servers. The method also includes instructing, via the computer network, a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system to provide emergency power to the servers. The HVAC system includes an air mover having blades and a motor-generator mechanically coupled to the blades of the air mover. The motor-generator includes a motor that is configured to rotate the blades of the air mover and a generator that is configured to convert kinetic energy of the rotating blades of the air mover into electrical energy during a power failure of the main power source and provide the generated electrical energy as the emergency power to the servers.
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