We are excited to announce that M/E Engineering has joined Salas O’Brien, effective October 2025. Our offices will remain under the same leadership, and our clients can continue to expect the same team and level of service. As M/E and Salas O’Brien work together, we believe clients will benefit from our combined expertise and geographic reach.
M/E Engineering performed CFD modeling to evaluate and compare hot aisle vs. cold row containment strategies for Hartford Hospital’s data center. The study assessed airflow, temperature distribution, and cooling effectiveness under real-world operating conditions. The goal was to determine whether each approach could maintain acceptable rack inlet temperatures and overall system performance.
Cold row containment provided adequate cooling at the rack inlets but resulted in higher discharge temperatures, which could impact overall equipment performance. Hot aisle containment proved more effective, delivering consistent intake air to all equipment and efficiently capturing hot discharge air for return to the CRAC units. The analysis incorporated above-rack ducting, enclosed containment areas, supply-side air, and dual CRAC units, helping the client select a containment strategy that enhanced reliability, optimized cooling efficiency, and reduced operational risk.
