Raised floor plenum tool
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1. A method for use with a raised floor data center, comprising:
- receiving input data, including at least one data center design parameter related to the raised floor and a plenum located below the raised floor, the at least one data center design parameter including perforated tile type, raised floor construction, and raised floor cutouts;
determining tile airflow uniformity using the input data and at least one empirical correlation;
implementing an analytical model to determine airflow distribution through each of the perforated tiles, the raised floor, and the raised floor cutouts, wherein implementing the analytical model includes solving, based on the input data, a plurality of equations that include a first equation associated with airflow values through the perforated tiles, a second equation associated with airflow leakage values through the raised floor, and a third equation associated with airflow leakage values through the raised floor cutouts;
using the tile airflow uniformity and the airflow distribution to evaluate airflow in a data center design; and
altering one or more operating parameters of at least one of a cooling device and one or more equipment racks positioned in the data center based on the airflow evaluation.
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Abstract
According to various aspects and embodiments, a system and method for use with a raised floor data center is provided. The method according to one aspect includes receiving input data, including data related to at least one data center design parameter, determining tile airflow uniformity using the input data and at least one empirical correlation, implementing an analytical model to determine airflow distribution, the analytical model including at least one empirical formula, and using the tile airflow uniformity and the airflow distribution to evaluate airflow in a data center design.
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1. A method for use with a raised floor data center, comprising:
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receiving input data, including at least one data center design parameter related to the raised floor and a plenum located below the raised floor, the at least one data center design parameter including perforated tile type, raised floor construction, and raised floor cutouts; determining tile airflow uniformity using the input data and at least one empirical correlation; implementing an analytical model to determine airflow distribution through each of the perforated tiles, the raised floor, and the raised floor cutouts, wherein implementing the analytical model includes solving, based on the input data, a plurality of equations that include a first equation associated with airflow values through the perforated tiles, a second equation associated with airflow leakage values through the raised floor, and a third equation associated with airflow leakage values through the raised floor cutouts; using the tile airflow uniformity and the airflow distribution to evaluate airflow in a data center design; and altering one or more operating parameters of at least one of a cooling device and one or more equipment racks positioned in the data center based on the airflow evaluation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for use with a raised floor data center, comprising:
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at least one input configured to receive input data, including at least one data center design parameter related to the raised floor and a plenum located below the raised floor, the at least one data center design parameter including perforated tile type, raised floor construction, and raised floor cutouts; a programmable device in communication with the at least one input, the programmable device comprising; a memory for storing the received input data; at least one processor coupled to the memory and configured to; determine tile airflow uniformity using the input data and at least one empirical correlation; implement an analytical model to determine airflow distribution through each of the perforated tiles, the raised floor, and the raised floor cutouts, wherein implementing the analytical model includes solving, based on the input data, a plurality of equations that include a first equation associated with airflow values through the perforated tiles, a second equation associated with airflow leakage values through the raised floor, and a third equation associated with airflow leakage values through the raised floor cutouts; evaluate airflow in a data center design using the tile airflow uniformity and the airflow distribution; alter one or more operating parameters of at least one of a cooling device and one or more equipment racks positioned in the data center based on the airflow evaluation; and at least one output in communication with the programmable device and configured to display the evaluation corresponding to the tile airflow uniformity and the airflow distribution. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for managing airflow in a raised floor data center, comprising:
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receiving at least one data center design parameter related to the raised floor and a plenum located below the raised floor, the at least one data center design parameter including perforated tile type, raised floor construction, and raised floor cutouts; determining tile airflow uniformity using the at least one data center design parameter and at least one empirical correlation; implementing an analytical model to determine airflow distribution through each of the perforated tiles, the raised floor, and the raised floor cutouts, wherein implementing the analytical model includes solving, based on the input data, a plurality of equations that include a first equation associated with airflow leakage values through the perforated tiles, a second equation associated with airflow leakage values through the raised floor, and a third equation associated with airflow leakage values through the raised floor cutouts; and altering a data center operating parameter based on at least one of the determined tile airflow uniformity and the airflow distribution.
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