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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

InspectWarden is a mobile application designed for inspection and recordkeeping specifically aimed at small contractors working in fire protection and life safety. Technicians utilize guided checklists on their mobile devices to assess various assets through 16 different types of inspections, which encompass areas like fire extinguishers, wet-pipe sprinklers, fire alarms, kitchen suppression systems, exit and emergency lighting, AEDs, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, range hoods and ducts, standpipes, fire pumps, backflow preventers, fire doors and dampers, as well as emergency generators. Each asset is concluded with an outcome and a date for the next scheduled inspection. Any deficiencies found are documented along with their severity and photographs, which can then be converted into estimates using the pricing guide, and these are tracked through work orders. The software also offers features like recurring inspection schedules, the ability for reinspections, customizable branded PDF reports, a customer portal for easy access, team invites for collaboration, CSV import and export functionality, QuickBooks CSV export, offline operation, bulk tagging of items, and a checklist creation tool. While the platform provides extensive features, it is essential to note that requirements may differ based on jurisdiction and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ); thus, InspectWarden serves to document the inspections performed without substituting for local regulatory codes. This comprehensive software solution not only enhances efficiency but also ensures compliance with safety standards in the fire protection industry.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

FireFlow Studio for FDS Yes 
OpenGL Yes 

Integrations

FireFlow Studio for FDS No 
OpenGL No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$39/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 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 No 
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

Brand Marketing Concepts

Country

United States

Website

www.inspectwarden.com

Product Features

Product Features

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