Data Centre Solutions

CFD Modelling for Data Centres

The Challenge:
Modern data centres generate significant heat, making efficient cooling essential for reliability and preventing equipment failure. Traditional cooling design methods often struggle to address complex airflow patterns and heat distribution within these dynamic environments, leading to inefficiencies and potential hotspots.

The Solution:
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis simulates airflow and heat transfer to identify hotspots and test cooling strategies under various conditions. By addressing issues before implementation, it helps ensure efficient cooling, lower energy use, and improved system reliability.

Why Our CFD Solution Is Unique

Our solution is tailored for data centre environments.

We use data centre-optimised CFD tools that simulate cooling unit behaviour, airflow resistance, and thermal gradients, enabling accurate pre-deployment validation of airflow paths and equipment placement, It incorporates:

What Sets Our CFD Apart

Accurate Rack Modelling

Detailed representation of server racks, including heat dissipation profiles and airflow resistance.

Intelligent CRAC / CRAH Integration

Precise modelling of cooling units and their interaction with the surrounding environment.

Floor Void and Flooded Room Considerations

Accurate simulation of airflow under raised floors and through cable pathways.

Dynamic Load Variations

Ability to simulate fluctuating heat loads from servers, reflecting real-world operating conditions.

Key Features of Our CFD Solution

Our CFD tool is equipped with advanced features that provide detailed, real-time insights into your data centre’s cooling dynamics. From visualising airflow patterns to simulating potential failures, these capabilities allow you to make data-driven decisions and optimise your cooling strategy before implementation, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability from the start.

3D Visualisation

Interactive 3D models provide a clear understanding of airflow patterns and temperature distribution.

What-If Analysis

Explore various cooling configurations and design changes virtually to find the best solution.

Failure Simulation

Analyse the impact of cooling unit failures on overall system performance.

Reporting & Documentation

Generate comprehensive reports with detailed findings and recommendations.

Benefits of CFD

Here’s why Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) plays a critical role in modern data centre design and operation.

Optimise Cooling Efficiency

Identify and eliminate hotspots to ensure even temperature distribution and prevent overheating.

Reduce Energy Consumption

Optimise cooling unit placement and airflow management to minimise energy waste.

Improve System Reliability

Proactively address potential cooling issues before they impact operations.

Increase Equipment Lifespan

Maintain optimal operating temperatures, extending the life of expensive IT equipment.

Facilitate Capacity Planning

Simulate increased heat loads to support future expansion planning.

Cost Savings

Reduce the need for costly physical testing and avoid downtime caused by cooling-related failures.

Ready To Maximise Cooling Efficiency?

Let’s help you design smarter, cooler, and more efficient data centre environments. Get in touch to see how CFD modelling can transform your cooling strategy.