Usporedba zračnog i vodenog hlađenja i njihov utjecaj na vijek trajanja i stabilnost rada višejezgrenog mikroprocesora osobnog računala

master's thesis

• Title (english): Comparison of air and water cooling and its effect on longevity and stability of a multi-core microprocessor in a personal computer
• Author: Mateo Ugarković
• Mentor: Irena Žmak (mentor)
• Committee member: Zdravko Schauperl (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Željko Alar (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Irena Žmak (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2021-05-13, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: TECHNICAL SCIENCES; Mechanical Engineering; Production Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Ovaj diplomski rad sastoji se od dva glavna dijela, teoretskog i eksperimentalnog. Teoretski dio osvrće se na strukturu današnjih računala bez zadiranja u arhitekturu računala i procese koji omogućavaju prijenos podataka. U eksperimentalnom dijelu načeta je tema hlađenja računalnih komponenti, točnije mikroprocesora, čime se osigurava njihova stabilnost u dugotrajnom radu.
Teoretski dio započinje kratkim pregledom računala kroz povijest nakon čega su navedene različite primjene i značaj računala u današnjem svijetu. U nastavku su obrađene ključne komponente potrebne za stabilan rad modernih osobnih računala. Prije prelaska na eksperimentalni dio razmatra se upotreba silicija u elektroničkim komponentama. U ovom dijelu navedena je struktura kristala silicija, njegova toplinska i mehanička svojstva te njegova uloga u proizvodnji mikroprocesora, koja je u radu i opisana. Na kraju, razmatraju se različiti mehanizmi prijenosa topline tijekom rada računala te različite vrste hlađenja, što služi kao svojevrstan uvod u eksperimentalni dio.
U eksperimentalnom dijelu diplomskog rada ispitana je pouzdanosti tri različita hladnjaka primjenom sintetičkog opterećenja na mikroprocesor. U tu svrhu korišteni su posebni softverski paketi. Prije svega, prikazan je sav hardver te programski paketi korišteni prilikom ispitivanja. Nakon završetka ispitivanja slijedi prikaz i analiza rezultata, nakon čega je izveden zaključak čitavog diplomskog rada.

Abstract (english)

This Master thesis consists of two major parts, one being the theoretical and the other one experimental. The theoretical part revolves around the makings of a modern computer without going into the architecture and the processes behind data transfer. The experimental part delves into the area of cooling the computer components, specifically a CPU, to ensure their stability over long periods of time.
The theoretical part starts with a short representation of computers throughout history, after which a rundown of different usages and the significance of computers in the present day is given. Furthermore, key components needed for stable work of personal computers are discussed. Before going to the experimental part, usage of silicon in electronic components is considered. There, the structure of the silicon crystal, its thermal and mechanical properties as well as its role in the production of CPUs is given. Finally, several types of heat transfer mechanisms during computer workloads and different kinds of cooling are considered, which serves as an introduction to the experimental part.
In the experimental part three different coolers are stress tested using synthetic loads which are forced by using specialized software. Firstly, hardware components and software packages used in the tests are listed. After the completion of the tests, the results are discussed. In the end, a conclusion to the Master thesis is given.

• Keywords: računalo; CPU; pločica silicija; zračno hlađenje; vodeno hlađenje; otpornost na opterećenje
• Keywords (english): computer; CPU; silicon wafer; air cooling; water cooling; stress test
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:235:961297
• Study programme: Title: Mechanical Engineering; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra inženjer/inženjerka strojarstva (magistar/magistra inženjer/inženjerka strojarstva)
• Type of resource: Text
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• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2021-05-07 12:23:40