3D Data Center Model Visualizing Measured and CFD Predicted Temperatures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for determining and displaying predicted air temperature, humidity, or velocity in IT rooms struggle to accurately represent discrete measured values and generate displays of predicted values alongside actual measurements in a graphical user interface.
Innovation Solution
A computer processing system is configured to receive information about the layout of IT racks in a data center, collect data on measured temperatures and humidities at the inlets of these racks, and display these measurements in a 3D model of the data center alongside predicted values from a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If discrete measured values are displayed in a graphical user interface alongside predicted values, then the accuracy of environmental parameter predictions is improved, but the complexity of the display system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy representation of discrete measured values within the continuous CFD prediction field. Each measured value is represented as a distinct visual element (such as a marker or highlighted region) superimposed on the continuous temperature or humidity distribution field, allowing direct visual comparison between measured and predicted values without requiring complex tabular or list-based displays
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional one-dimensional or two-dimensional display formats to a three-dimensional visual representation. The measured values are plotted within the spatial context of the CFD prediction field, utilizing the third dimension (depth or vertical positioning) to represent discrete measurement points against the continuous predicted field, thereby improving comparability while maintaining visual clarity
2Reliability
If measured and predicted values are visualized together in a 3D model, then the calibration of CFD model is facilitated, but the computational resources required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the visualization of measured values with the CFD prediction field into a single integrated display. Rather than requiring separate processing streams for measured value representation and prediction field rendering, the system combines these elements into one unified visual output, reducing the computational overhead of generating separate displays while maintaining the reliability benefits of direct comparison
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary processing of measured values by pre-positioning and pre-rendering them within the 3D model framework before the final visualization is generated. This preliminary action includes pre-calculating the spatial coordinates and visual properties of measured value representations, thereby reducing the computational burden during the actual visualization process and facilitating more efficient model calibration
Data Source
AI summary
A non-transitory computer readable media including instructions encoded thereon which when executed by a computer processing system cause the computer processing system to perform a method comprising receiving information regarding a layout of racks of information technology equipment (IT racks) within a data center, receiving data regarding measured temperatures at inlets of the IT racks, and displaying representations of the measured temperatures at the inlets of the IT racks in a three dimensional (3D) model of the data center along with temperatures at the inlets of the IT racks predicted from a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of the data center.