This talk takes a pragmatic look at Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for data centers.  In what scenarios is it practical to employ?  For what applications is it a bit more of stretch?   In addition to reviewing traditional (commercial) CFD usage, we consider the pros and cons of faster and simpler CFD techniques such as potential flow modeling and fast fluid dynamics.  Finally, we look at some recent and diverse research that is making CFD for data centers even more practical: server and rack thermal mass modeling, accurate tile airflow measurement, and raised-floor stanchion modeling.

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In a world where 'Cloud' seems to be the answer to all that ails your stretched IT resources we now take a realistic look to economical and practical lessons learned from new design, construction, deployment, and business optimization techniques gleamed from the global Hyperscale giants. We apply them to deploy a near JIT critical environment delivery model to your real-world IT quandaries while balancing financial and business risk concerns. 

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For the modern data center, the goal has been to increase energy efficiency by a large enough margin to be economically viable, let alone reach net-zero energy use.  There are more opportunities available for new and existing facilities as data center densities and water cooling temperatures move steadily higher. 

•  Learn how to gauge temperatures to determine the ramifications of increasing the temperatures, the impact on the IT equipment, and the overall energy use. 
•  Discover how to reuse waste heat for even greater energy savings 

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Linking facilities management with IT and centralizing the data center monitors and metrics has a crucial role in driving efficiency within a critical facility. This session will disucss the benefits a comprehensive DCIM solution from an efficiency standpoint, and will highlight the following key drivers behind the DCIM movement: 

• Infrastructure anlaytics 
• Extended data center health and life cycle 
• Heat and power density monitoring 
• Advances in DCIM hardware and software 

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