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Description
Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) serves as a free and open-source platform for the modeling and visualization of flows influenced by fire. This computational fluid dynamics code effectively solves a variant of the Navier–Stokes equations tailored for low-speed, thermally-driven airflow, focusing particularly on the transport of smoke and heat resulting from fires. Employing large-eddy simulation, it captures the intricacies of fire-plume dynamics and can be utilized in diverse scenarios, such as those involving wind, sprinklers, ventilation systems, and various materials that affect fire behavior. Users create scenarios by utilizing text-based input files, execute the calculations within FDS, and subsequently evaluate the output data. The simulator presents results from both FDS and CFAST simulations through advanced OpenGL-based 3D graphics, incorporating scientific visualization techniques that include animated representations of smoke and tracer particles, two- and three-dimensional shaded contours, iso-surfaces, temperature distributions, and flow vectors that display both direction and intensity. In addition to these features, FDS is continually updated to enhance user experience and functionality, making it a vital tool for researchers and safety professionals alike.
Description
The dispersion of plumes, puffs, and spills is modeled using Gaussian calculations and is presented through both tables and graphics, featuring six user-defined isopleths in an XY-slice at a crosswind distance. A comprehensive 3D "CAT-Scan" output is achievable, allowing for detailed dispersion analysis through "cake slicing" in XY (isopleth) graphs, with options for color graphics including custom, default, or black and white. This sophisticated dispersion model calculates mass and volume across various concentration zones and shells related to plumes, puffs, and evaporating spill pools, while also accounting for scenarios such as underground explosions, mechanical explosions in cylindrical or spherical vessels, and dust explosions, all linked to corresponding PROBIT values. Furthermore, the graphics produced are vibrantly colored, enhancing the visual representation of the data. Lastly, the fire load of any facility or industrial setup is quantified as the potential heat energy release per square meter of floor area within its compartments, emphasizing the importance of understanding fire dynamics in safety assessments.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
FireFlow Studio for FDS
No
OpenGL
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
NIST
Founded
1901
Country
United States
Website
pages.nist.gov/fds-smv/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Hamsagars
Founded
1998
Country
India
Website
www.hams-gps.net/hamsfd/hams1a.htm
Product Features
Product Features
EHS Management
Audit Management
No
Corrective / Preventive Actions
No
Environmental Management
Yes
Environmental Risk Assessment
Yes
Forms Management
No
Incident Management
Yes
Industrial Safety Management
Yes
Injury Reporting
Yes
Inspection Management
No
MSDS
No
OSHA Recordkeeping
No
Occupational Health Management
Yes
Safety Risk Assessment
Yes
Training Management
Yes
Waste Management
No