Data Center Fire Simulation
Fire safety in data centers
- Study of thermal plumes
- Validation of the maximum air temperature at the equipment inlet
- Selection of equipment adapted to climatic conditions
- Study of critical failure scenarios
- Identification of bypass and recirculation air flows
- Impact study of the generators
- Validation of the installation layout
- Optimization of the placement and control of air handling systems
- Tailor-made solution design
Our Data Center projects :
Fire safety in data centers
Fire safety challenges in data centers
At EOLIOS Ingénierie, we fully understand the importance of adequate fire protection in data centers. We work closely with our customers to develop integrated fire safety systems that meet the specific needs of their facilities.
One of the main concerns in data centers is fire prevention. Electrical and electronic equipment can generate heat which, combined with poor ventilation, can lead to fire hazards. That’s why it’s essential to set up efficient cooling systems and optimize fire detection and fire-fighting resources.
Strategic design methods for fire safety
The engineering of fire safety in data centers is based on a strategic and rigorous design, which takes into account potential risks and guarantees appropriate prevention, detection and extinguishing measures. Particular attention is paid to protecting racks, computer rooms, connections and cooling elements.
As experts in fluid mechanics, we are fully aware of the unique fire safety challenges faced by data centers. These facilities house huge quantities of sensitive electronic equipment, requiring a specific fire safety approach to protect data, operations and critical IT infrastructures.
Using SDS simulation in fire safety engineering
Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) software presentation
One of the most advanced methods used in the industry to assess fire safety in data centers is the use of numerical simulations, in particular the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) software. FDS is a powerful and accurate tool designed specifically to study and predict fire behavior in complex environments such as data centers.
Simulation of smoke propagation in the event of a data center fire
Analysis of key parameters in SDS simulation
FDS simulation can be used to analyze fire detection times, smoke propagation rates, temperature, visibility and other key parameters.
Using detailed models based on the laws of physics and specific data on materials, equipment and fire safety systems, engineers can obtain accurate predictions of fire behavior and assess the effectiveness of the safety measures in place.
Optimizing fire detection and fire-fighting systems with digital twins
Thanks to FDS simulation, engineers can test different configurations of detection and suppression systems, optimizing their efficiency and selecting the best options for each situation. This makes it possible to identify potential weaknesses, measure the impact of infrastructure modifications and make informed fire safety decisions.
EOLIOS Ingénierie's expertise in fire safety engineering for data centers
Experience and skills in SDS simulation for data centers
Our team of fire safety engineering experts has extensive experience in using FDS simulation to design customized fire safety systems for data centers. We can carry out comprehensive analyses, identify risks and propose appropriate solutions to protect facilities and ensure business continuity.
Comprehensive risk analysis and customized solutions for data center security
At EOLIOS Ingénierie, we are committed to providing high-quality fire safety engineering services and implementing best practices to ensure data center safety. With our expertise, commitment to innovation and use of advanced tools such as FDS simulation, we’re ready to tackle the most complex challenges and help our customers maintain safe and efficient data center environments.”
Consideration of air velocities induced by servers and air-conditioning systems
We are constantly at the forefront of innovation in data center fire safety engineering. We strive to use the most advanced tools, such as FDS simulation, to ensure safe and efficient data center environments. Our commitment to innovation enables us to offer solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.
EOLIOS Ingénierie's expertise in fire safety engineering for data centers
Introduction to SDS simulation in data center digital twins
A FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator) is a technique used in data center digital twins to assess the facility’s fire safety. A digital twin is a virtual representation of a real system, in this case a data center. It can be used to simulate and analyze fire and smoke behavior in the data center, in order to predict fire scenarios and optimize the design of fire safety systems.
Operating principles of SDS simulation in data center digital twins
In the context of a digital data center twin, FDS simulation virtually reproduces fires. It uses mathematical models based on the principles of fluid mechanics to simulate fire propagation, smoke generation, heat production, gas dispersion and interactions with the environment.
Thanks to these simulations, engineers can predict how a fire would spread in different areas of the data center, assess the consequences for critical equipment and systems, and identify the most effective safety measures and detection and extinguishing devices.
SDS simulation can also be used to optimize ventilation and cooling systems to minimize the risk of fire and ensure adequate smoke evacuation, helping to reduce potential damage to equipment and infrastructure.
Use real data for accurate, realistic results in MSDS simulation
Using real data from the data center, such as rack layout, building materials, cooling systems and fire detection and extinguishing systems, FDS simulation generates accurate, realistic results. This enables engineers to make informed decisions about the necessary safety devices and mitigation measures to be put in place to prevent fires and minimize damage in the event of survival.
Simulation of temperature rise - fire detection study
Why simulate a data center fire?
Fire safety assessment and optimization
FDS simulation in a digital data center twin is a powerful tool for assessing and optimizing fire safety. It enables engineers to take proactive measures to protect critical installations, data and operations, while ensuring optimal business continuity.
Make informed decisions to protect critical facilities, data and operations
Thanks to FDS simulation, engineers can make informed decisions about the safety features and mitigation measures they need to implement in data centers. This minimizes the risk of fire, protects facilities and ensures the security of critical data and operations.
What are the benefits of data center fire safety?
Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) offers a host of advantages for assessing fire safety in data centers. Here is a list of the main advantages of using SDS simulation in this context:
- Predicting fire behavior: FDS simulation can predict fire behavior, including fire spread, smoke generation, heat production and gas dispersion. This enables engineers to better understand potential fire scenarios in the data center.
- Fire safety assessment: Using real data from the data center, SDS simulation can be used to assess the effectiveness of existing or proposed fire safety measures. It helps identify at-risk areas and optimize the design of detection, extinguishing and ventilation systems.
- Optimization of detection and extinguishing systems: FDS simulation can be used to test different configurations of detection and extinguishing systems to determine their effectiveness in detecting and suppressing data center fires. Detection times can be set according to the systems installed. This makes it possible to optimize safety devices and choose the best options for each situation.
- Evaluation of fire protection measures: The SDS simulation can be used to assess the effectiveness of mitigation measures such as smoke evacuation systems, water mist systems and automatic gas extinguishing systems. This minimizes the risk of fire, reduces potential damage and ensures safe evacuation in the event of a fire.
- Equipment impact analysis: SDS simulation enables you to analyze the impact of fires on critical data center equipment, such as servers, cables and cooling systems. This enables vulnerabilities to be identified and measures to be taken to strengthen the resilience of equipment to fire.
- Cost savings: FDS simulation helps optimize the design of fire safety systems by identifying the most effective devices, which can lead to long-term cost savings. It also helps avoid financial losses due to fire damage.
- Informed decision-making: Using SDS simulation, engineers have accurate, realistic data at their fingertips to make informed fire safety decisions. This enables more robust fire prevention and response strategies to be implemented, and improves data center resilience.
Using FDS simulation, EOLIOS Ingénierie is able to provide superior fire safety engineering services, maximizing the safety and resilience of data centers in the face of potentially devastating fires.
