Electronics rack with liquid-coolant-driven, electricity-generating system
US9045995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01D15/08
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronics rack with a cooling apparatus and a liquid-coolant-driven, electricity-generating system. The generating system includes a housing coupled in fluid communication with a fluid transport pipe of the cooling apparatus, an impeller disposed within the housing and positioned to turn with flow of fluid across the impeller, one or more magnetic structures disposed to turn with turning of the impeller, and an electrical circuit. Electricity is generated for the electrical circuit with turning of the one or more magnetic structures, and is supplied to an electrical load disposed within or associated with the electronics rack.
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