The General Electric data center situated in Bihar, India, features a raised floor configuration with a total heat load capacity of 65 kilowatts. Cooling is facilitated by two close control air conditioning units (CCU). This project is being executed on a turnkey basis by Shapoorji and Pallonji, one of India's leading EPC companies.
In this data center project, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis plays a crucial role in examining airflow patterns and temperature distributions, allowing for the identification of thermal hot spots during the design phase. The insights gained from CFD analysis empower thermal designers to make informed decisions, thereby mitigating uncertainties that could impact the electronic equipment housed in the racks. Our CFD analysis has helped clients optimize their air-cooling systems, leading to a more efficient, safer, and effective cooling solution for the data center.
In this data center project, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis played a crucial role in examining airflow patterns and temperature distributions, allowing for the identification of thermal hot spots during the design phase. The insights gained from CFD analysis empower thermal designers to make informed decisions, thereby mitigating uncertainties that could impact the electronic equipment housed in the racks. Our CFD analysis has helped clients optimize their air-cooling systems, leading to a more efficient, safer, and effective cooling solution for the data center.
The CAD model has been streamlined to meet the requirements of the CFD analysis. The CFD mesh is composed of poly hex core elements that adhere to quality metrics aligned with best practices in CFD analysis. Additionally, the mesh is enhanced with finer layers in areas characterized by high flow and thermal gradients.
A well-structured flow field, free from significant vortex regions, is crucial for enhancing convective heat transfer. The results of the CFD analysis are evaluated in relation to the flow field by analyzing 3D velocity streamlines across the entire domain and at different sectional planes. The flow field appears to be stable, with no prominent vortex zones detected.
The temperature in the rack area ranges from 19 to 20 degrees Celsius and remains consistent throughout the vicinity. This uniformity confirms that the rack configuration, the capacity of the cooling control unit (CCU), and its placement are sufficient to maintain the desired cooling levels within the data center.
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