Ryan Schwartz (Cushing Terrell) shares how to model data center cooling compliance — June 17, Noon MT, Boise. Sponsored by Idaho Power.
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BSUG Lecture Series
From Airflow to Energy: Using CFD to Inform Data Center Cooling Performance and ASHRAE 90.4 Compliance
For engineers, architects, & simulationists
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When
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Noon – 1:00 p.m. MT
Where
Idaho Water Center, Room 150
322 E. Front Street, Boise, ID 83702
Parking
Available beneath the building or in the adjacent garage. First hour free; $1.00 each additional hour.
Lunch
Free lunch for in-person attendees who register at least 24 hours in advance.
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About the Talk
Data center cooling performance depends on more than available cooling capacity. This presentation will introduce typical data center components and cooling strategies, then use a data center model in TileFlow® to illustrate how CFD can help evaluate airflow behavior, rack-level thermal performance, and design decisions. The discussion will also introduce ASHRAE 90.4, explain how it differs from PUE, and connect airflow-informed design choices to energy compliance considerations.
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You'll Leave Able To
01 Identify key data center room components, cooling strategies, and airflow paths.
02 Explain how airflow distribution and containment strategy affect server rack thermal performance.
03 Interpret CFD outputs used to evaluate airflow behavior, thermal risk, and cooling performance.
04 Describe ASHRAE 90.4 as a system-level energy compliance framework and explain how airflow design choices can affect compliance considerations.
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About the Speaker
Ryan Schwartz
BUilding Performance Analyst Cushing Terrell
Ryan is a building performance analyst with a focus on sustainable design solutions. Ryan provides energy modeling and analysis at all stages of design to inform the data-driven decisions necessary to achieve aggressive energy reduction goals. He supports projects and teams across market sectors, as well as the firm’s Sustainability service sector, and works to advance energy solutions and benchmarking. His knowledge covers a variety of tools and analyses, including energy, life-cycle cost, daylighting, views, data center CFD (computational fluid dynamics), and scripting to enhance workflow efficiency. Additionally, Ryan supports Cushing Terrell’s technology group with automation workflow development.
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Series Sponsor
Idaho Power
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