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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
Experience the full spectrum of heat transfer processes, encompassing convection, radiation, storage, and dissipation, while addressing both steady-state and transient environmental conditions. TAITherm thermal analysis software combines simplicity with robust capabilities, effectively handling solar and thermal radiation, convection, and conduction in various dynamic environments. By alleviating the complexities associated with thermal simulations, TAITherm guarantees that your designs will perform at their best in practical situations. Engineers and teams worldwide rely on TAITherm, utilizing it for diverse applications that span cutting-edge developments in fields such as automotive, electronics, wearables, military technology, architecture, and beyond. Our clients are at the forefront of innovation, leveraging thermal simulations and analysis to enhance usability, safety, and efficiency in their respective domains, ultimately pushing the limits of technological advancement. With TAITherm, the future of thermal analysis is not only accessible but also transformative for industries striving for excellence.
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
No
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
Yes
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
Yes
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
ThermoAnalytics
Founded
1996
Country
United States
Website
www.thermoanalytics.com/taitherm