Computing a unit rate of power consumed in a data center
US9632553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q40/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power distribution unit having a power supply inputs including mains, secondary, generator, and renewable can be configured to measure how much power is drawn from each of the power supply inputs over a time period and to provide data to a unit rate of power engine indicating the same. A cost information engine can be configured to provide cost information, applicable over the time period, for each of the power supply inputs to the unit rate of power engine. The unit rate of power engine can be configured to compute the unit rate of power consumed in the data center over the time period based on the power drawn from each of the power supply inputs and the cost information.
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