Power Distribution Unit for Crypto Mining Applications
A compact three-phase power distribution in new power usage environments is presented including but not limited to a three phase power source; a three phase alternating current input port configured to receive three phase power from the three phase power source; a first, second and third input terminal on the three phase alternating current input port configured to receive a first, second and third phase of power from the three phase power source; a first output terminal configured to distribute the first phase of power from the three phase power source; a second output terminal configured to distribute the second phase of power from the three phase power source; and a third output terminal configured to distribute the third phase of power from the three phase power source.
1 . A power distribution system for crypto mining applications, comprising:
a raceway constructed of cold rolled steel;
a plurality of power strip sections mounted to the raceway, each power strip section comprising:
a plurality of 240 VAC outlets;
a miniature circuit breaker electrically coupled to each of the outlets; and
a three-phase input breaker electrically coupled to the raceway and configured to distribute three-phase power to the plurality of power strip sections.
2 . The power distribution system of claim 1 , wherein each power strip section comprises six (6) outlets and is dimensioned to a maximum of four (4) inches in height and thirty-six (36) inches in length.
3 . A compact power distribution unit, comprising:
a housing;
a terminal block disposed within the housing and configured to receive 415V three-phase input power;
a plurality of bus bars disposed within the housing, wherein each bus bar electrically connected to the terminal block;
a ground bar secured within the housing and electrically isolated from the bus bars by insulators; and
a front cover panel mounted to the housing to enclose the bus bars and the ground bar.
4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the three-phase input breaker is rated at 45 amperes.
5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein each miniature circuit breaker is rated at 20 amperes.
6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein each cable connecting the raceway to the power strip section includes a three-foot service loop.
7 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the bus bars comprise a bottom phase bar, a middle phase bar, and a top phase bar, each separated by an insulating plate.
8 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the ground bar comprises a bottom ground bar, a middle ground bar, and a top ground bar arranged in parallel.
9 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the housing includes a lifting bracket mounted on the top surface.
10 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the housing includes a breaker pan and a plurality of breaker covers configured to protect the circuit breaker connections.
11 . The system of claim 3 , further comprising a universal outlet mounted to an outlet panel frame, the outlet configured to accept multiple plug standards.