# US 9,439,328 B2 · System and method for directing exhaust from a modular data center

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- Number: US 9,439,328 B2
- Document ID: US9439328B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/563,566
- Filed: 2012-07-31
- Published: 2014-02-06
- Granted: 2016-09-06
- Earliest claimed: 2012-07-31
- Assignees: Dell Products L.P.
- Applicants: Mark Bailey; Ty Schmitt
- Inventors: Mark Bailey; Ty Schmitt
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9439328B2

## CPC

- H05K 7/20745: {within rooms for removing heat from cabinets, e.g. by air conditioning device}
- H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

## Abstract

In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a modular fluid-handling system may comprise a fluid-handling unit and an exhaust duct coupled to and in fluid communication with the fluid-handling unit. The fluid-handling unit may be configured to exhaust air from an exhaust source in a substantially horizontal direction. The exhaust duct may be configured to redirect air flowing in the substantially horizontal direction from the exhaust source in a substantially vertical direction.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A modular fluid-handling system comprising:
a fluid-handling unit configured to exhaust air, from an exhaust source, flowing in a substantially horizontal direction; and
an exhaust duct coupled to and in fluid communication with the fluid-handling unit and configured to redirect air flowing in the substantially horizontal direction from the exhaust source in a substantially vertical direction, the exhaust duct comprising:
a screened top including a first screen;
a screened bottom substantially parallel to and opposite from the top, the bottom including a second screen, wherein the first screen and the second screen pass liquid and air therethrough and prevent passage therethrough of solids larger than a minimum size;
a solid first vertical side substantially perpendicular to the top, the first vertical side coupled along a first edge of the first vertical side to a first edge of the top and coupled along a second edge of the first vertical side to a first edge of the bottom;
a solid second vertical side substantially parallel to and opposite from the first vertical side, the second vertical side coupled along a first edge of the second vertical side to a second edge of the top and coupled along a second edge of the second vertical side to a second edge of the bottom; and
a solid sloping side substantially perpendicular to the first vertical side and substantially non-perpendicular and non-parallel to the top, the sloping side coupled along a first edge of the sloping side to a third edge of the first vertical side, coupled along a second edge of the sloping side to a third edge of the second vertical side, and coupled along a third edge of the sloping side to a third edge of the bottom.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The modular fluid-handling system of claim 1, the exhaust duct further comprising a front side substantially perpendicular to the top and the first vertical side, the front side coupled along a first edge of the front side to a fourth edge of the sloping side, coupled along a second edge of the front side to a fourth edge of the first vertical side, coupled along a third edge of the front side to a fourth edge of the first vertical side, and coupled along a fourth edge of the front side to a third edge of the top.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The modular fluid-handling system of claim 1, wherein the sloping side is coupled at a fourth edge of the sloping side to a third edge of the top.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The modular fluid-handling system of claim 1, wherein:
the top and the bottom are of substantially equal width; and
the top is of greater length than the bottom.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The modular fluid-handling system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the top and the bottom are rectangular in shape.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The modular fluid-handling system of claim 1, wherein the first vertical side and the second vertical side are of substantially equal dimensions.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The modular fluid-handling system of claim 1, wherein the top, the bottom, the first vertical side, and the second vertical side define an open face.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The modular fluid-handling system of claim 7, the exhaust duct configured to be coupled via the open face to the exhaust source of the fluid-handling unit.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The modular fluid-handling system of claim 1, wherein the first vertical side, the second vertical side, and the sloping side are stainless steel sides.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The modular fluid-handling system of claim 1, wherein the minimize size prevents passage therethrough by an animal.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The modular fluid-handling system of claim 1, wherein the minimize size prevents passage therethrough by a bird.