Case Study: Applying CFD to Guide Cooling Strategy & Infrastructure Optimization

• Using CFD models to analyze airflow and heat distribution across existing layouts to identify thermal risks and validate cooling performance before physical changes
• Comparing air and liquid cooling scenarios through simulation to support transition planning, evaluate integration impacts, and inform decision-making on capacity, cost, and retrofit complexity
• Leveraging CFD insights to refine equipment placement, containment strategies, and piping/manifold layouts to improve efficiency, maintainability, and operational reliability

Speakers:

Maryam Zahedi

Mechanical CFD Engineer Senior Associate

Equinix, Inc.