Liquid cooling of high current devices in power flow control systems
US11812592B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20272
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular liquid cooling block is described for cooling high current devices deployed in power flow control systems. The liquid cooling blocks may have separate shower heads which may be configured for direct impingement, indirect impingement, or parallel flow cooling configurations. Voltage isolation of liquid cooling blocks from an enclosure of the power flow control system and from associated equipment enables serial or parallel connected power flow control units to inject substantial reactive power that may be configurable into a power transmission line. Associated power flow control systems are monitored for temperature, flow rate and pressure gradient. Redundant pumps and fan radiators contribute to reliable operation. Automatic shutdown and alarm may be provided.
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