Analysis of Difficulties in Liquid Cooling Design of Energy Storage Cabinets

Is indirect liquid cooling a viable solution for cabinet power density reduction?

Indirect liquid cooling is currently the main cooling method for the cabinet power density of 20 to 50 kW per cabinet. An integrated energy storage batteries (ESB) and waste heat-driven cooling/power generation system was proposed in this study for energy saving and operating cost reduction.

What is the total energy consumption of a liquid cooling data center?

The total energy consumption includes the energy consumptions of the cabinets, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), cooling system, lighting system, power transfer, and distribution system. The PUE of the liquid cooling data centers can usually be reduced to below 1.3 [6, 7].

Can liquid cooling system reduce peak temperature and temperature inconsistency?

The simulation results show that the liquid cooling system can significantly reduce the peak temperature and temperature inconsistency in the ESS; the ambient temperature and coolant flow rate of the liquid cooling system are found to have important influence on the ESS thermal behavior.

Does ambient temperature affect the cooling performance of liquid-cooling systems?

In the actual operation, the ambient temperature in LIB ESS may affect the heat dissipation of the LIB modules. Consequently, it is necessary to study the effect of ambient temperature on the cooling performance of the liquid-cooling system.