The complex and critical nature of data centers requires thorough analysis to ensure IT and support equipment is adequately cooled. One tool that proves particularly beneficial in data center applications is computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
CFD utilize numerical analysis and underlying principles of fluid mechanics and heat transfer to model behavior of fluids. For data centers, this means that CFD can be used to model data halls and understand airflow and heat transfer as it pertains to cooling critical equipment — essentially aiding in design validation, troubleshooting and retro-commissioning efforts.