The oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation industries heavily rely on aging infrastructure operating under demanding conditions. Ensuring the integrity of these assets is paramount, and API 579-1/ASME Fitness-For-Service (FFS) provides a robust framework for evaluating the structural integrity of in-service components with flaws. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is Read more
Fire. It’s a powerful and destructive force, and understanding how structures behave under its intense heat is crucial for ensuring safety and minimizing damage. This is where fire resistance testing and simulation come into play. One of the most widely recognized standards for fire resistance testing is ISO 834, and Read more
Yesterday, Fire Models released FDS 6.10.0, the newest version of the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)! This release is packed with improvements, bug fixes, and exciting new features that will help you take your fire modeling to the next level. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights, drawing from Read more
For simulating turbomachinery like Pelton turbines, a stationary mesh just won’t cut it. We need to account for the actual rotation of the rotor to accurately capture the fluid dynamics. That’s where dynamicMeshDict in OpenFOAM comes into play! This powerful tool allows us to define and control the motion of Read more
In the world of engineering simulation, understanding how materials behave under extreme conditions is crucial. From designing safer vehicles to predicting the effects of explosions, simulating high-speed events like impact and explosions requires specialized tools. Enter OpenRadioss, a powerful and versatile explicit Finite Element Method (FEM) solver, and its ability to Read more
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is crucial for understanding and predicting fluid behavior in a wide range of applications, from designing airplanes and optimizing pipelines to modeling weather patterns. However, traditional CFD methods based on solving the Navier-Stokes equations can be computationally expensive, especially for complex geometries and turbulent flows. This Read more
Data centers are the backbone of the modern world, powering everything from social media to online banking. But the surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is placing unprecedented demands on these facilities, pushing power densities to new heights and exacerbating existing fire risks. As AI models grow increasingly complex, they require Read more
In the realm of CFD, we’re constantly striving to simulate real-world fluid flows accurately. One of the biggest challenges in this endeavor lies in capturing the behavior of fluids near solid surfaces. This is where the concept of the boundary layer comes into play. What is the Boundary Layer? Imagine air flowing Read more
Hey engineering and computational enthusiasts! If you’ve ever delved into the world of finite element analysis (FEA) or computational fluid dynamics (CFD), you know that a good mesh is the foundation upon which accurate simulations are built. But creating these meshes – the intricate grids that discretize your geometric models Read more
Introduction In the realm of fire safety engineering, effective smoke control is paramount to saving lives and protecting property. While natural smoke ventilation has its place, situations often demand active systems, such as horizontal smoke extraction. The challenge then lies in designing and validating these systems. This is where computational Read more