Abstract: A turbine engine having a compressor section, a combustor section, a turbine section, and a rotatable drive shaft that couples a portion of the turbine section and a portion of the compressor section. A bypass conduit couples the compressor section to the turbine section while bypassing at least the combustion section. At least one particle separator is located in the turbine engine having a separator inlet that receives a bypass stream, a separator outlet that receives a reduced-particle stream flows, and a particle outlet that receives a concentrated-particle stream comprising separated particles. A conduit, fluidly coupled to the particle outlet, extends through an interior of at least one stationary vane.

Abstract: A cooling arrangement for cooling of a rack hosting an electronic device includes a first loop including a liquid cooling unit thermally coupled to a heat-generating component of the electronic device, a primary side of a liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger fluidly connected to the liquid cooling unit; and a pump fluidly connected between the primary side and the liquid cooling unit. A second loop includes a secondary side of the liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger thermally coupled to the primary side for transfer of heat from the primary side to the secondary side. A relief line selectively fluidly connects the first and second loops and is operable in: (i) a closed state whereby the relief line does not allow cooling liquid flow therethrough, and (ii) an open state whereby the relief line fluidly connects the first and second loops.

Abstract: A method for assembling a rack column assembly comprising: positioning a first data center rack on a support surface; stacking a second data center rack atop the first data center rack; placing a first vertical column on a first lateral side of the data center racks; after said stacking, placing a second vertical column on a second lateral side of the data center racks; connecting the first vertical column to the data center racks by fastening first lateral side attachment brackets to the data center racks; and connecting the second vertical column to the data center racks by fastening second lateral side attachment brackets to the data center racks, the first lateral side attachment brackets and the second lateral side attachment brackets limiting movement of the data center racks in a depth direction of the rack column assembly. A rack column assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fixing system for fixing a liquid cooling block on a heat-generating electronic component, the fixing system comprising a mounting bracket and an indicator. The mounting bracket comprises a main portion overlying at least part of the liquid cooling block in order to urge the liquid cooling block against the heat-generating electronic component, and an outer connecting portion extending from the main portion and configured to be fastened to a substrate on which the heat-generating electronic component is disposed. The indicator is disposed between the main portion and the liquid cooling block, and undergoes deformation in response to the outer connecting portion being progressively fastened to the substrate in order to provide an indication to a user that a desired amount of pressure is exerted between the mounting bracket and the liquid cooling block for establishing adequate contact between the liquid cooling block and the heat-generating electronic component.

Abstract: The disclosed systems and structures are directed to the management of cable/tube bundles for rack-mounted liquid-cooled cases containing electronic assemblies. The management of cable/tube bundles comprises an articulating scissor structure containing a first arm detachably connected to a contact point on a backplane of a rack-mounted immersion case, a second arm detachably connected to a contact point on a backplane of a rack frame, and a joining portion connecting the first and second arms via a center axle and controllably guiding the cable/tube bundles along a pivot point of the central axle. During the de-racking of the immersion case, the articulating scissor structure is configured to laterally extend and support and guide the cable/tube bundle across a de-racked space, and during the racking of the immersion case, the articulating scissor structure is configured to laterally contract and guide the corresponding cable/tube bundle into a fixed racked space.

Abstract: An immersion tank storage system for a data center, includes: a frame defining a plurality of storage levels disposed above one another; a plurality of immersion tanks supported by the frame, each immersion tank configured to contain electronic devices and an immersion cooling liquid for cooling thereof, each storage level being configured to house first and second immersion tanks; and means for synchronously moving the first and second immersion tanks housed in at least one of the storage levels between: a storage position in which the first and second immersion tanks are spaced from each other by a first distance; and an access position in which the first and second immersion tanks are spaced from each other by a second distance greater than the first distance, wherein in the access position, the first and second immersion tanks are accessible by an operator for accessing the electronic devices contained therein.

Abstract: A hybrid cooling system that includes both immersion cooling and channelized cooling is described. The system cools an electronic device that includes a heat-generating component. The system includes a container that contains a dielectric immersion cooling liquid, the electronic device being, at least in part, immersed in the dielectric immersion cooling liquid, and a liquid cooling block through which a channelized cooling liquid is conveyed. The liquid cooling block is in thermal contact with the heat-generating component, and the channelized cooling liquid has a density that is higher than a density of the dielectric immersion cooling liquid. The system also includes a testing arrangement disposed in a bottom portion of the container, to determine the presence of the channelized cooling liquid in the bottom portion of the container, indicating a leak of the channelized cooling liquid into the dielectric immersion cooling liquid.

Abstract: An immersive cooling system is described. The system includes an immersive cooling container, including: a first reservoir; a second reservoir; numerous slots, each configured to hold a casing; a reservoir connector corresponding to each slot, and configured to provide fluid communication with the first reservoir; and a pump configured to convey a dielectric immersion cooling liquid from the second reservoir to the first reservoir. The immersive cooling system also includes a casing, configured to contain an electronic device and to fit within a slot of the container. The casing includes an inlet configured to be in fluid communication with the reservoir connector of the slot within which the casing is disposed to facilitate flow of the cooling liquid into an interior of the casing through the reservoir connector and an outlet configured to facilitate flow of the cooling liquid from the interior of the casing into the second reservoir.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure facilitate synchronizing data between a device management system and ticketing systems. In some embodiments, the system includes an update module, a mapping module, and a service board selection module. The update module may be configured to update ticketing information about a ticketing ticket on the ticketing system to match device management information about a device management ticket on the device management system. The mapping module may be configured to select a ticket category for a device management ticket on the device management system responsive to the device management information about the device management ticket. The service board selection module may be configured to select a service board for a ticketing ticket on the ticketing system.

Abstract: A method is provided for positioning a data center rack relative to a rack-supporting frame. The method includes connecting at least one front attachment member to the data center rack on a front side thereof such that part of one of the at least one front attachment member and part of one of the at least one front attachment member extend leftward from a left end and rightward from a right end respectively of the data center rack; lifting and inserting the data center rack between a left and a right vertical support units until the at least one front attachment member abuts the left and right vertical support units; and moving the data center rack leftward or rightward until a hook portion of the at least one front attachment member engages the left or right vertical support unit to set a lateral position of the data center rack.

Abstract: A cooling system comprises a container receiving a dielectric cooling liquid and electronic components immersed in the dielectric cooling liquid. A first pump causes a circulation of a first fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid in the container for convection cooling of the electronic components. A second pump withdraws a second fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid from the container and directs the second fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid toward the electronic components for direct cooling of the electronic components. A manifold fluidly connected to an outlet of the second pump receives the second fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid from the second pump. One or more outlet pipes fluidly connected to the manifold bring portions of the second fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid in thermal contact with the electronic components.

Abstract: A liquid cooling device for cooling at least one target component that includes: a base member to be in thermal contact with the at least one target component to be cooled by the liquid cooling device, the base member including a lower surface configured to be placed in contact with the at least one target component, the base member defining a plurality of pockets spaced apart from one another on an upper side thereof and defining a plurality of fluid conduits configured to internally circulate a cooling liquid therethrough. Each of the plurality of pockets arranged to accommodate a corresponding fluid conduit and an interconnecting channel defined by the base member and extending between two neighboring pockets of the plurality of pockets for distributing the cooling fluid from the fluid conduit of one pocket to the fluid conduit of a neighboring pocket.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure facilitate synchronizing data between a device management system and ticketing systems. In some embodiments, the system includes an update module, a mapping module, and a service board selection module. The update module may be configured to update ticketing information about a ticketing ticket on the ticketing system to match device management information about a device management ticket on the device management system. The mapping module may be configured to select a ticket category for a device management ticket on the device management system responsive to the device management information about the device management ticket. The service board selection module may be configured to select a service board for a ticketing ticket on the ticketing system.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) includes: a housing defining an interior space; a door operatively connected to the housing, the door being configured to be selectively opened and closed for accessing the interior space of the housing; san electrical system enclosed within the housing; at least one liquid cooling device mounted to a target component of the UPS disposed within the housing for cooling thereof, the at least one liquid cooling device defining a fluid conduit for circulating fluid therethrough; and a pumping module including at least one pump fluidly connected to the at least one liquid cooling device for circulating fluid therethrough, each of the at least one pump and the fluid conduit of the at least one liquid cooling device defining in part a liquid cooling circuit, the pumping module being mounted to the door and disposed on an exterior side thereof.

Abstract: A rack system for a data center includes: a plurality of racks configured to house electronic equipment therein, at least one rack column being formed by at least some of the racks being disposed above one another, each rack having a rack depth measured in a front-to-rear direction; and at least one supporting pedestal disposed below the at least one rack column in order to support the at least one rack column, the at least one supporting pedestal being configured to be positioned on a ground surface of the data center to distribute a load of the at least one rack column on the ground surface, each of the at least one supporting pedestal having a pedestal depth measured in the front-to-rear direction, the pedestal depth being greater than the rack depth, a ratio of the pedestal depth over the rack depth being between 1.2 and 2.5 inclusively.

Abstract: A cooling assembly for a data center rack includes: a chassis; a heat exchanger connected to the chassis, the heat exchanger being disposed vertically at least in part between upper and lower ends of the chassis, and at least one lower bracket connected to a lower end portion of the chassis. The heat exchanger includes: a cooling coil for circulating a cooling fluid therethrough; and a plurality of fins connected to the cooling coil, the fins being spaced from one another to allow air flow therebetween. Each of the at least one lower bracket is a single piece of sheet metal bent into shape and includes a supporting wall extending frontward from the lower end portion of the chassis, the supporting wall being configured to receive at least in part a lower end of the data center rack thereon.

Abstract: A cargo rack is usable to store electronic devices, such as servers, while the electronic devices operate. The cargo rack has a telescoping enclosure with one or two doors for selectively closing either or both ends of the enclosure. The cargo rack also includes an onboard electronic system. The electronic system includes a programmable controller and an access control system for selectively locking or unlocking the door or doors of the enclosure. The access control system includes a security interface at which access credentials may be presented from outside the enclosure for recognition by electronics within the enclosure.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes an automatic speech recognition (ASR) module, a natural-language understanding (NLU) module, a dialog manager, one or more agents, an arbitrator, a delivery system, one or more processors, and a non-transitory memory coupled to the processors comprising instructions executable by the processors, the processors operable when executing the instructions to receive a user input, process the user input using the ASR module, the NLU module, the dialog manager, one or more of the agents, the arbitrator, and the delivery system, and provide a response to the user input.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an AR/VR system includes a social-networking application installed on the AR/VR system, which allows a user to access on online social network, including communicating with the user's social connections and interacting with content objects on the online social network. The AR/VR system also includes an AR/VR application, which allows the user to interact with an AR/VR platform by providing user input to the AR/VR application via various modalities. Based on the user input, the AR/VR platform generates responses and sends the generated responses to the AR/VR application, which then presents the responses to the user at the AR/VR system via various modalities.

Abstract: A system for generating energy from waves in a body of water includes a resilient fluid container that contains a fluid. When the fluid container is compressed and decompressed, the fluid flows out of and into the fluid container. A panel is configured to move relative to the fluid container as the waves act on the panel such that the panel acts on and compresses the fluid container. An energy generating device generates electrical energy as the fluid flows out of fluid container.