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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 simulation of fluid dynamics, thermal transfer, and fluidic forces that are essential for achieving the desired outcomes of your projects. SOLIDWORKS® Flow Simulation is a user-friendly Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tool integrated within SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, allowing you to swiftly and effortlessly model the behavior of liquids and gases flowing through and around your designs to assess product efficacy and functionality. The SOLIDWORKS® suite is designed for ease of use, promoting a seamless collaboration that enhances your ability to create products in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. Through SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation, you and your colleagues can replicate fluid movement, heat distribution, and the associated forces critical for your product's triumph. Organizations of varying sizes require cohesive solutions to foster innovation and advance their operations. By employing integrated CFD capabilities, you can effectively evaluate the impacts of fluid dynamics, thermal exchange, and associated forces on your projects, while also enabling the exploration of multiple "what if" scenarios to facilitate rapid design optimization. This approach not only enhances product quality but also accelerates the overall development process.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

FireFlow Studio for FDS Yes 
OpenGL Yes 
keytech PLM No 

Integrations

FireFlow Studio for FDS No 
OpenGL No 
keytech PLM Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
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 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 No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

NIST

Founded

1901

Country

United States

Website

pages.nist.gov/fds-smv/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

2002

Country

United States

Website

www.solidworks.com/product/solidworks-flow-simulation

Product Features

Product Features

CFD

MEP

3D Design No 
3D Spooling No 
Costing and Reporting No 
Design Feedback No 
Documentation Tools No 
Drafting Automation No 
HVAC Design No 
MEP Fabrication No 
Project Communication No 
Service Validation / Clash Detection No 

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