Methods and techniques for creating and visualizing heat zones

摘要

Techniques for using airflow analysis to model thermal zones are provided. In one aspect, a method for modeling thermal zones in a room, e.g. In a data center, the following steps. A graphical representation of the space is provided. In the space, at least one area is defined for modeling. In the region, a mesh is created by dividing the region into individual subregions that connect a plurality of nodes. The area identifies airflow sources and sinks. Airflow readings are obtained from one or more airflow sources and sinks. Using the airflow readings obtained from the airflow sources and sinks, an airflow velocity vector is determined at the center of each subarea. Each velocity vector is coupled to one of the airflow sources, wherein a combination of the flowpaths to one of the airflow sources represents a thermal zone in the premises.