Data Center Design Validation Services

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Data Center Design Validation Services

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Services Offered:

We specialize in advanced engineering services for data centers using analysis tools like Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

Here’s What We Offer:

  • Computer Room Air Conditioner (CRAC) failure analysis

  • Testing different rack layouts and loads

  • Optimize location of telecommunications pathways, air conditioning equipment, equipment enclosures, air return, air vents, and ventilated tiles

  • Chiller Yard / Generator Yard Study

  • Hot and Cold Aisle Arrangement

  • TES and Buffer Tank Design

  • Generator and DRUPS Rooms

  • Piping Stress Analysis and Support Design

  • Seismic Analysis

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Scope of CFD Consulting for Data Center

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis can provide valuable insights into the thermal performance and airflow characteristics of a data center building. By simulating the fluid flow and heat transfer within the facility, CFD analysis helps optimize cooling efficiency, identify potential hotspots, and improve overall energy usage.

Key aspects addressed in a CFD analysis of a data center typically include:

  1. Airflow Distribution: CFD modeling allows for visualizing the airflow patterns and predicting how air moves through the data center. By assessing the effectiveness of the ventilation system, you can identify areas of recirculation or stagnation and optimize the placement of cooling equipment, such as air conditioning units and fans.

  2. Temperature Distribution: CFD simulations can predict temperature distributions throughout the data center, helping to identify hotspots and areas at risk of overheating. This information enables the design or adjustment of cooling systems to ensure efficient heat dissipation and maintain proper operating temperatures for servers and other equipment.

  3. Cooling System Optimization: CFD analysis enables the evaluation and optimization of cooling strategies, such as the arrangement of computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units, cold and hot aisle containment, and airflow management devices like baffles and diffusers. By testing various configurations and scenarios, energy consumption can be reduced while maintaining thermal stability.

  4. Equipment Placement: CFD analysis can assist in determining the optimal placement of servers, racks, CRAC/PAHU units and other equipment within the data center. By considering the impact of equipment layout on airflow and temperature distribution, CFD helps minimize hotspots and ensure desired cooling throughout the facility.

  5. Energy Efficiency: Through CFD simulations, you can assess the energy efficiency of the data center by evaluating airflow rates, pressure drops, and cooling effectiveness. By identifying inefficiencies and proposing modifications, such as adjusting air supply temperature or implementing computational fluid management (CFM) techniques, energy consumption can be reduced, leading to cost savings and environmental benefits.