Analysis and Performance Prediction of Data Centre with Different Configurations using CFD

Abstract

This paper presents computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of airflow, temperature and pressure distribution of the data centre with different configuration. These configurations were under floor supply with ceiling exhaust, under floor supply with horizontal exhaust, overhead supply with horizontal exhaust. The parametric and its optimization were used to determine the best possible layout for cooling strategies. The simulation results predict the high temperature zone within the computer rack in the data centre, and provide a detailed three dimensional analysis of the movement of cold air through the data centre. The position with optimum performance will be taken as the solution. The results of the simulation were discussed using temperature, airflow and pressure contours.