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System and method for powering multiple electronic devices operating within an immersion cooling vessel

US9144179B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2013
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/20827
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An immersion cooling tank comprises: a dielectric liquid disposed within a lower volume of the tank; at least one electronic equipment immersed within the dielectric liquid and which requires electrical power to operate; and at least one power distribution unit and/or a bus bar distribution system submerged beneath a surface of the dielectric liquid and providing electrical power to the at least one electronic equipment. The immersion cooling tank further includes a condenser located vertically above the dielectric fluid and the at least one electronic equipment, and through which is flowing a condensation fluid that has a lower density than the dielectric liquid. A leak of the condensation fluid into the tank volume results in the condensation fluid floating atop the dielectric liquid and prevents the condensation liquid from coming into contact with the power distribution unit. The bus bar distribution system enables blind mating of inserted electronic components.

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