Mechartes conducted a detailed CFD Analysis for a confidential data center located in London, which encompassed two buildings. These buildings were equipped with generators, cooling towers, and indirect evaporative cooling (IEC) units installed on their exteriors. In Building 1, cooling towers were situated on the roof, while generators were positioned on the ground floor exterior. Building 2 featured IEC units with DX units located on the roof, and generators were housed in enclosed areas on the ground floor of the building.

The objective of the CFD Analysis was to assess whether the hot air expelled from the cooling towers and generators were entering the inlets of the IEC units along with the DX units and generators. This study aimed to quantify the potential increase in air temperature due to air recirculation within this equipment and to evaluate the effectiveness of air movement for optimal equipment performance.

Multiple scenarios were simulated, considering varying ambient conditions and wind scenarios, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical units’ operational performance. The analysis concluded that there was no adverse impact on the equipment’s performance. Inlet temperatures for each unit remained within acceptable limits even under challenging weather conditions, ensuring efficient operation of the data center’s cooling and power systems.