Optimization on jet‐induced ventilation to enhance the uniformity of airflow distribution in data center

Abstract

Data centers (DCs) are expensive and energy-intensive computing structures that house an enormous number of information technology (IT) equipment and relevant supporting systems. With the rapid development of computer technology in network information age, the number and scale of DC are growing continuously, the problem of high energy consumption is becoming increasingly prominent. 1 The energy consumption of DC has accounted for 2% of the total generation capacity of the United States and is growing by about 12% every year. 2 Therefore, it is urgent to take various measures to reduce the energy expenses required for DC. To keep the severs operating safely and prevent them from overheating, 3,4 cooling system is indispensable and the cooling power takes up about