本文将液压建模视为一种工具，利用冗余泵和其他设备通常安装在数据中心的事实，优化部分负载泵送策略的节能。用于分析的商用液压分析包能够解决整个系统的流量和压力平衡问题，包括所有泵、热交换器、阀门、管道和配件的详细模型。它可以方便地关闭单个管道，模拟故障模式，还可以降低泵速，模拟VFD运行。该程序和结果针对一个理论数据中心进行了演示，该数据中心的负荷为5.5MWIT，水侧温度为12°F（6.6°C）。通过优化使用冗余设备，泵送节能超过30%。 另一方面，由于不小心选择和使用冗余泵，泵送罚款高达20%。引文:ASHRAE交易——第120卷，第一部分，纽约州纽约

This paper looks at hydraulic modeling as a tool to optimize energy savings from part-load pumping strategies, taking advantage of the fact that redundant pumps and other equipment are typically installed in data centers. The commercially available hydraulic analysis package used for analysis is capable of solving for balanced flows and pressures throughout the system, and includes detailed models of all pumps, heat exchangers, valves, pipes and fittings. It allows individual pipelines to be easily shut off, simulating failure modes, and also allows pump speeds to be reduced, allowing for simulation of VFD operation. The procedures and results are demonstrated for a theoretical data center with a 5.5MWIT Load and 12°F (6.6°C) water-side delta t. Pumping energy savings of over 30% were obtained by making optimal use of redundant equipment. On the other hand, pumping penalties of up to 20% were also noted through careless selection and use of redundant pumps.