Systems and associated methods for controllably cooling computer components
US9420729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/2079
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Computer systems and associated methods for cooling computer components are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a computer system includes a computer cabinet having an air inlet spaced apart from an air outlet. The computer system also includes heat exchangers positioned in the computer cabinet, and a heat removal system in fluid communication with the heat exchangers. The computer system additionally includes at least one sensor for monitoring heat transfer between the computer cabinet and the room. The computer system further includes a control system operatively coupled to the at least one sensor, the control system including a computer-readable medium holding instructions for determining whether heat transfer between the computer cabinet and the room is balanced based on information from the sensor, and if not, adjusting a parameter to balance the heat transfer.
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