EnergyLok CFD Analysis
An EnergyLok CFD Analysis provides a real-time analysis by simulating "Cooling Dynamics" in a live data center environment to predict the affect potential equipment changes will have on the site before they are implemented. EnergyLok engineers utilize a 3-D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to analyze the integrity of the cooling behavior of a computer room to model multiple "What If" and ROI scenarios. This technique can be applied to both raised floor and slab data centers.
Dilemma
Data center managers, architectural and engineering firms, consulting companies and equipment manufacturers often lack the understanding of how to create a holistic approach to identifying and assessing the complete set of corrective actions required to optimize the cooling within the data center. They need a "real-time" understanding of airflow and temperature patterns as they relate to various room configurations and designs.Methodology
EnergyLok CFD Analysis simulates various changes in room configuration or design and actively tracks the related impact on "Cooling Dynamics". CFD Analysis, using a customized software tool for simulating cooling performances, provides an under floor and above floor airflow modeling of the data center. A comprehensive and easily understood set of calculations allows for measuring and tracking sources of inefficiency and constrained capacity. Three-dimensional maps of airflow and temperature distribution, rack temperature, temperature room fog, etc. are produced to illustrate the impact of various choices on performance.Results
The EnergyLok CFD Analysis simulates "Cooling Dynamics" as if modifications in room configuration or design were already implemented. This allows various models of the computer room to be developed, which quantify the financial and operational impact of potential bypass airflow and hotspots. Expected deliverables:• Understanding of the root cause for low airflow through existing perforated tiles
• Causes for variations in cooling unit loads
• Cooling unit failure analysis
• Determination of max load the computer room can support in current configuration
• Cooling analysis
• Affect of new equipment installation
• Recommended improvement initiatives and implementation plan
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