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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
Calculate fluid flow quickly and accurately.
The Pipe Flow Calculator will be a valuable tool for engineers, students and professionals who work with fluid dynamics. It solves fluid flow problems, both simple and complex, in under a second.
Why Choose Pipe Flow Calculator?
Easy to Use: Just enter values to get instant results.
Trusted worldwide - used daily by thousands professionals.
Reliable and Updated - Bug fixes in 1-2 days.
Transparent Calculations: All formulas are provided.
Key Features
Change between imperial and metric units.
Choose pipes, materials and fluids on predefined lists.
Export results to Excel & Word. Save, print and continue where you left.
Copy/paste the full calculation reports.
Available Calculators
Pressure Drop, Pump Performance, Pipe Diameter and Reynolds Number
Orifice Plates, Venturi Tubes, Nozzles, Prandtl Probe
Control Valve, LPG, Thermal Energy
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
FireFlow Studio for FDS
OpenGL
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
$9.95/month
The annual price of $39.95 is available. No automatic renewals
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
Application Services LLC
Founded
2025
Country
USA
Website
www.pipeflowcalculations.com