CoolSim helps data center managers address two critical questions: Do you have sufficient cooling capacity for increasing IT loads, and where should you deploy additional equipment? Quickly develop CFD models to simulate normal operations and cooling unit failures, identify your most critical cooling units, and create comprehensive thermal management plans for your data center.
Accessible CFD modeling for Data Centers and AEC
Optimize data center cooling with CoolSim — an easy-to-use yet powerful CFD tool that cuts energy costs and prevents hot spots. See how our intuitive interface simplifies thermal modeling with a 30-day trial.
Why Choose CoolSim?
Effective CFD analysis with minimal hassle, flexible licensing options, and personalized support.
Drag-and-Drop Model Builder
Easily layout your data center in minutes with predefined objects for data center equipment.
Ansys Technology in the Cloud
Leverage Ansys Icepak and Fluent without expensive licensing and local hardwware requirements.
Automated Output Reports
Export high-resolution contour and pathline plots, output reports, and shareable hyperlinks in a click.
On-Demand Expert Support
DCEP-certified specialists monitor your jobs and offer guidance for troubleshooting and best-practices.
Trusted by data center builders worldwide
CoolSim Simulation Pipeline
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Create Layout and Geometry
Design the physical layout of your data center, defining racks, CRACs, and room boundaries on your local machine using our intuitive client app.
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Meshing
Automatically generate a high-quality computational mesh tailored to your geometry.
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Solution
Run the Ansys Fluent CFD solver to simulate airflow, temperature distribution, and thermal loads.
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Post-processing
Visualize results with heat maps, pathline plots, and performance indicators to fine-tune your layout.
For Design / Build Engineers
Predict data center performance before implementation with CoolSim’s quick and easy CFD modeling. Assess IT load capacity, cooling unit failures, and compare design alternatives like hot/cold aisle containment and raised/non-raised floors. The automated CoolSim Output Report highlights key parameters for each scenario, helping designers present optimal solutions to customers based on reliability and cost.
Specialized CFD Consulting
When your modeling needs go beyond CoolSim's capabililties, our experts deliver tailored models to meet your client's demands.
🌬️ Campus-Scale External Flow Modeling
Simulate wind-driven air movement across entire data center campuses—optimizing building layout and placement of generators and chillers for maximum performance.
⏱️ Transient Internal Flow & Thermal Failure Analysis
Capture time-dependent rack thermal behavior during cooling interruptions—predict temperature rise, hotspot locations, and recovery times to inform redundant designs and emergency protocols.
🏠Pollutant Dispersion for Critical Facilities
Model dispersion of airborne contaminants—diesel exhaust, chemical releases, or particulate matter to assess safe setbacks, stack heights, and environmental impact.
âž• Tell Us Your Modeling Scenario
Got a unique challenge? Reach out with the details of your project, and we'll design a CFD solution that fits your needs.