CFD Flow & Thermal Comfort Analysis: Data Centre
Data centres generate huge amount of heat, hence it is important for the cooling system to remove this heat to provide ideal conditions for the racks of server to operate. Hence the data canter has to be maintained within the required temperature range without high energy consumption. This analysis optimizes a data centre with hot aisle containment cooling system.
Conclusion
- Complete removal of stagnation & recirculation region (Flow Optimized).
- Room temperature is reduced by effective removal of heat.
- With optimized cooling system, reduction in running cost has been achieved.
Recommendations from standards: A CFD model needs to represent the physical room geometry, and anything that might add or stimulate airflow or heat transfer, such as fans and vents. It must also include items that impede airflow, such as under floor pipes and cables, and interactions with the surrounding environment, such as columns and oddly shaped walls and cabinets (the boundary conditions) ASHRAE-2019 (Data Centres & Telecommunication Facilities)