System for recapturing waste heat from computing devices
US12144154B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2110/10
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for recapturing waste heat from computing devices are disclosed. The system includes at least one computing device, a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, an exhaust duct leading from the computing device to the HVAC unit, a bypass duct fluidly connected to the exhaust duct for bypassing the HVAC unit, a control valve disposed in the exhaust duct, and a controller operatively connected to the control valve. The control valve is switchable between an open position where a flow of exhaust air is sent to the HVAC unit, and a closed position where the flow of exhaust air is redirected to the bypass duct.
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