Submerged datacenter
US9655283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/10
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The subject disclosure is directed towards a submerged datacenter, which may be made up of modules, into a body of water such as the ocean. The submersion facilitates cooling of the datacenter as well as providing protection of the datacenter from environmental conditions that exist at or near the surface. Power may be generated from the datacenter heat, and power generated by or near the body of water (e.g., via waves, tides, wind, currents, temperature differences) may be used to help power the datacenter.
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