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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
Raindrop offers a streamlined workflow that enhances your experience with sprinkler layout, pipe input, and zone sizing, ultimately saving you both time and hassle. You can easily position sprinklers along polylines or manually with our intuitive dynamic sprinkler tool. Introducing Raindrop, our innovative AutoCAD plugin designed to facilitate the creation of effective irrigation systems tailored to your landscape planting plans. The new planting tool feature aids in generating neatly organized planting plan CDs that are clearly labeled and simple to quantify. Performing hydraulic calculations for pressure and pipe velocities is effortless with the capabilities provided by Raindrop’s suite of tools. You can efficiently size and calculate both zone dimensions and looped mainline hydraulics. Our equipment database encompasses major manufacturers and is regularly updated with the latest model and nozzle specifications. We are continuously working on incorporating additional manufacturers to enhance your options. Subscription to our service includes regular updates to the database, ensuring you have access to the most current information. Additionally, irrigation schedule tables can be generated swiftly whenever needed for your project submissions, further simplifying your workflow.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
AutoCAD
No
AutoCAD LT
No
FireFlow Studio for FDS
Yes
Melo
No
Microsoft Excel
No
OpenGL
Yes
Workers by Delos
No
Integrations
AutoCAD
Yes
AutoCAD LT
Yes
FireFlow Studio for FDS
No
Melo
Yes
Microsoft Excel
Yes
OpenGL
No
Workers by Delos
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$400 per month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
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
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
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)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
NIST
Founded
1901
Country
United States
Website
pages.nist.gov/fds-smv/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Raindrop
Country
United States
Website
www.raindropirrigationsoftware.com