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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
BuildingReports stands at the forefront of compliance and online inspection reporting, dedicated to delivering highly reliable solutions for fire, life safety, and security compliance worldwide. The ScanSeries application suite offers top-of-the-line tools tailored for the inspection and reporting of various fire and life safety systems, ensuring thorough and precise evaluations. With BuildingReports' ScanSeries, inspections are not only comprehensive but also meticulously documented to meet all regulatory requirements. FireScan® enhances the inspection process by facilitating data collection on crucial elements such as control equipment, auxiliary functions, initiating devices, monitoring equipment, and notification appliances during fire inspections. Additionally, the innovative inspection reporting software enables inspectors to compare results against manufacturers' sensitivity standards through a specialized smoke sensitivity database, enhancing the reliability of the findings. This commitment to excellence positions BuildingReports as an indispensable partner in maintaining safety and compliance in various environments.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
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
Yes
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
BuildingReports
Founded
1999
Country
United States
Website
www.buildingreports.com
Product Features
Product Features
Inspection
Appointment Management
Yes
Customer Database
Yes
Dispatch Management
Yes
Equipment Tracking
Yes
Photos In Reports
Yes
Print on Site
Yes
Report Templates
Yes
Speech Recognition
No
Subcontractor Management
Yes