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Description

PFC, which stands for Particle Flow Code, is a versatile distinct-element modeling tool offered in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional versions, known as PFC2D and PFC3D. This framework is engineered to replicate synthetic granular and solid materials by treating them as assemblies composed of rigid particles of varying sizes, which can include shapes like disks, spheres, and various forms of polyhedra. Its design affords an effective and adaptable approach to simulating the dynamics, interactions, fragmentation, flow, deformation, and failure of particle systems in fields such as geomechanics, mining, civil engineering, materials processing, and industrial design. Notably, PFC excels in scenarios where material behavior is dictated by interactions at the particle level, such as contact mechanics, bonding, friction, rearrangement, fracture, and flow, rather than relying on a continuous material mesh. Users have the capability to model bonded materials, including types like rock, concrete, or cemented soil, as well as unbound granular substances such as sand, gravel, ballast, ore, powders, and small grains. This broad applicability makes PFC an invaluable resource for researchers and engineers working with complex material behaviors.

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XPS, short for eXtended Particle Simulations, represents an advanced Discrete Element Method simulation tool crafted by RCPE and made available worldwide by InSilicoTrials, specifically tailored for high-precision particle-based process simulations. This software is particularly focused on the pharmaceutical sector, enabling accurate forecasting of powder and granular material behavior, which aids teams in gaining insights, enhancing predictions, and managing pharmaceutical unit operations more effectively. Utilizing sophisticated contact models, XPS characterizes the flow dynamics of granular materials and employs highly parallel algorithms that are fine-tuned for contemporary GPUs, thereby expediting simulations involving as many as 100 million particles. By providing unparalleled detail in process configuration assessments, XPS empowers pharmaceutical engineers to navigate decision-making spaces virtually, significantly curtail the need for expensive and lengthy physical experiments, and bolster data-driven approaches to process development. As a result, this innovative software not only streamlines operations but also fosters a deeper understanding of material behaviors within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

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$9,588 one-time payment
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Deployment

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

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Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

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Live Training (Online)
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Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

ITASCA Consulting

Founded

1981

Country

United States

Website

www.itascacg.com/software/pfc

Vendor Details

Company Name

InSilicoTrials

Founded

2016

Country

United States

Website

insilicotrials.com/xps/

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