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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

FireFlow Studio for FDS serves as a comprehensive Windows graphical user interface for the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) developed by NIST, designed by a professional fire safety engineer specifically for fire engineering firms. This application streamlines the entire process within a single platform, offering features such as 3-D geometry design through DXF floor-plan tracing and automatic voxelization for curves, a multi-mesh configuration with visible cell displays and MPI partitioning, as well as an intuitive fire-design wizard that includes a D* flame-resolution calculator. Users can initiate simulations of the unmodified FDS solver with just one click while monitoring heat release rates (HRR) and device outputs in real time. Furthermore, it boasts an integrated 3-D results viewer that provides slices, boundary quantities, smoke visualizations, scenario-comparison tabs, and options for exporting data as CSV or PNG files. The software also incorporates a built-in finite-element heat-transfer solver that is coupled live with the ongoing FDS simulation, allowing for real-time tracking of structural steel temperatures as the fire progresses, eliminating the need for any external FEA software. Additionally, it supports round-tripping of hand-written FDS decks, enhancing its versatility for advanced users.

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Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)
FireFlow Studio for FDS
OpenGL

Integrations

Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)
FireFlow Studio for FDS
OpenGL

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$449.99 AUD one-time (perpetua
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

NIST

Founded

1901

Country

United States

Website

pages.nist.gov/fds-smv/

Vendor Details

Company Name

FireFlow Studios

Founded

2026

Country

Australia

Website

fireflowstudio.com.au

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