๐Ÿ”ฅ Beyond the Standard: ISO 834 Curve vs. Real Fire Simulation in Structural Validation

When designing buildings, ensuring the structure can withstand a fire for a specified duration is paramount. This validation often hinges on understanding how the surrounding air temperature will evolve over timeโ€”a process often simplified by standard temperature curves. The most globally recognized standard for this is the ISO 834 standard Read more

Ensuring Safe & Compliant Car Parks: The Crucial Role of CO Extraction and CFD

Operating safe and compliant car parks requires meticulous attention to air quality, particularly concerning ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜…๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ (๐—–๐—ข) ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜€. Elevated CO can pose significant health risks to users and staff. ๐˜œ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜บ ๐˜“๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ด๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ: Both national and international regulations set strict limits for CO concentrations and dictate the required air changes Read more

Fortifying Your Engineering Simulations: Why ISO 27001 Certification Matters (and How cloudHPC is Leading the Way)

In the demanding world of engineering simulations, where complex models and sensitive design data are the norm, security isn’t just a feature โ€“ it’s a fundamental necessity. The integrity and confidentiality of your intellectual property, your research findings, and your client data are paramount. This is where international standards like ISO Read more

Cracking the Code: Using Code Aster for Creep and Fatigue Assessment in API 579-1/ASME FFS

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

Navigating Smoke with FDS: A Deep Dive into CEN TS 12101 CFD Analysis for Horizontal Extraction

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

Taking Flight: Optimizing Fan Performance with OpenFOAM & EU Regulations

The European Union’s new regulations, 2024/1834, aim to improve the efficiency and environmental impact of fans across various industries. This is a game-changer for fan manufacturers and designers, demanding a deeper understanding of fan performance and innovative solutions to meet the new standards. This is where Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Read more

Enhancing Fan Efficiency: ErP efficiency Regulation and Utilizing CFD Software

In today’s world, where energy efficiency and sustainability are becoming increasingly important, regulations governing the energy performance of appliances play a crucial role. One such regulation impacting the fan industry is the Energy-related Products (ErP) Directive in the European Union. This directive aims to improve the energy efficiency of products, Read more