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The fastest, easiest-to-use and most cost-effective consequence analysis software currently available

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Revolutionary CFD Tool - Safety Hazards Sectors

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  • Revolutionary consequence analysis tool for explosion modelling and one of the easiest-to-use

  • Reads in a plot plan and recognises its features to construct the geometry - No geometry construction necessary 

  • Models gas explosions, BLEVE, dust explosions and explosive charges, as well as, high explosives, such as TNT or AN

  • Rapid accurate 2-D CFD solver 

  • Continuous development based on expert consultants' feedback

  • Worldwide technical support and training

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In order to make the appropriate decisions for a facility with major or significant explosion hazards, you need accurate quantification of overpressure magnitudes and distributions, which are not afforded by crude 1-D radial models. exploCFD enables you to accurately assess explosion hazards rapidly and accurately.

 

Benefits of exploCFD for explosion analysis

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  • Extensively validated models with over 3500 cases with realistic geometries  

  • Easy to use, rapid problem setup using vector plot plan PDF 

  • No need for time consuming geometry build from scratch 

  • More accurate than 1-D models and easier to set up

  • Assess diverse hazards - assess a wide range of flammable and toxic hazards

  • User friendly - intuitive GUI and easy to access results      

Learn
exploCFD

exploCFD Tutorial 1

exploCFD Tutorial 1: Setting up exploCFD

exploCFD Tutorial 3

exploCFD Tutorial 3: Setting up the gas parameters a gas explosion and running the simulation

exploCFD Tutorial 5

exploCFD Tutorial 5: Setting up a dust explosion

exploCFD Tutorial 7

exploCFD Tutorial 7: How to carry out a BLEVE calculation using exploCFD

exploCFD Tutorial 2

exploCFD Tutorial 2: Importing a PDF plot plan, setting the scale and resolution

exploCFD Tutorial 4

exploCFD Tutorial 4: Visualizing the results

exploCFD Tutorial 6

exploCFD Tutorial 6: Calculating impulse from an explosion using Paraview

exploCFD Tutorial 8

exploCFD Tutorial 8: Simple explosion behind a wall tutorial

Explore the Possibilites with 
exploCFD

Overview of exploCFD

Overview of exploCFD

exploCFD Blast Wall Analysis

exploCFD is designed to provide quick, accurate answers to complex explosion problems

exploCFD Mine Explosion

Mine explosion modelling using exploCFD

Fire and Gas Detection

exploCFD Fire and Gas detection study simulation setup in 3 min and 18 sec. The simulation time is 25 min on a standard laptop

exploCFD Probits Demo

exploCFD results will calculate Toxic Probit

exploCFD Hybrid Method

Short overview exploCFD Hybrid Method

Beirut Explosion

A virtual accident investigation into the Beirut Ammonium Nitrate explosion using exploCFD

Showcasing exploCFD

exploCFD Imperial College

Imperial College Lecture Modelling the Buncefield explosion on exploCFD

exploCFD Mounding

exploCFD different mounding approaches

exploCFD Ammonia

exploCFD ammonia accidental release

exploCFD Quick Dispersion Setup

Setting up a complete dispersion calculation in 5 minutes and 16 seconds using exploCFD

exploCFD Rocket

exploCFD good enough for a rocket

exploCFD BLEVE

exploCFD has the world's most detailed capability to model BLEVE - prevent before you regret

exploCFD Fire is Coming Up

exploCFD new Fire capability under testing now

Pricing and Features of exploCFD

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US$ 15,000/year

exclusive of taxes

Annual subscription with recurring annual billing

Installed on your PC

License is valid for one user only

All current features and access to updated versions as, and when, they are released

Prices are subject to change without notice

Features of exploCFD version 8.6

  • Toxic and flammable dispersion

  • Gas and dust explosions

  • Fire and gas mapping and detection

  • BLEVE (the most advanced model in the world)

  • Mine/Tunnel explosions

  • Explosive charge (TNT) and Ammonium Nitrate explosions

  • Vessel rupture

  • Arc and transformer explosions

  • Overpressure in confined areas

  • Hydrogen leaks and explosions

  • Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) 

  • Extensive web-based training on the installation and use of the software

  • Full specifications with one easy yearly payment

  • Access to future updated versions when released - no additional costs

  • Year-round technical support

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US$ 3,000/month

exclusive of taxes

Features of exploCFD version 8.6

  • Toxic and flammable dispersion

  • Gas and dust explosions

  • Fire and gas mapping and detection

  • BLEVE (the most advanced model in the world)

  • Mine/Tunnel explosions

  • Explosive charge (TNT) and Ammonium Nitrate explosions

  • Vessel rupture

  • Arc and transformer explosions

  • Overpressure in confined areas

  • Hydrogen leaks and explosions

  • Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) 

  • Extensive web-based training on the installation and use of the software

  • Full specifications with one easy monthly payment

  • Access to future updated versions when released - no additional cost

Monthly subscription with recurring monthly billing

Installed on your PC

License is valid for one user only

All current features and access to updated versions as, and when, they are released

Prices are subject to change without notice

exploCFD logo

US$ 35,000/permanent license

exclusive of taxes

One-time purchase with perpetual license. There are no recurring fees or additional charges beyond the initial purchase.

Installed on your PC

License is valid for one user only

All current features and access to updated versions as, and when, they are released

Prices are subject to change without notice

Features of exploCFD version 8.6

  • Toxic and flammable dispersion

  • Gas and dust explosions

  • Fire and gas mapping and detection

  • BLEVE (the most advanced model in the world)

  • Mine/Tunnel explosions

  • Explosive charge (TNT) and Ammonium Nitrate explosions

  • Vessel rupture

  • Arc and transformer explosions

  • Overpressure in confined areas

  • Hydrogen leaks and explosions

  • Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) 

  • Extensive web-based training on the installation and use of the software

  • Full specifications with one easy yearly payment

  • Access to future updated versions when released - no additional costs

  • Year-round technical support

exploCFD User Manual

Download exploCFD comprehensive user manual to gain in-depth insights into exploCFD's features, workflows, and best practices. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced analyst, the manual provides step-by-step guidance for harnessing the full potential of exploCFD.​

Methodology and validation papers exploCFD and SU2

[1] M Abdel‐Jawad CSC coupled Graham Kenney source term for hybrid models of BLEVE events: Formulation, implementation and validation

Process Safety Progress, e12247

[2] M Abdel‐Jawad Validation of BLEVE events using the hybrid code exploCFD

M Abdel‐Jawad Process Safety Progress, e12208

[3] M. Abdel-Jawad, P. Brady, Mihai Ermaliuc, Damian McGuckin Validating a Fast Hybrid Method for Modelling Explosions NAFEMS 2019 CANADA

[4]  Albring, T., M. Sagebaum, and N.R. Gauger, (2016) Efficient Aerodynamic Design using the Discrete Adjoint Method in SU2, in 17th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, AIAA: Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

[5]  Ahrens J, Geveci B, Law C (2015) ParaView: An End-User Tool for Large Data Visualization LA-UR-03-1560 Los Alamos National Laboratory, ParaView., Kitware Inc: New York, NY, U.S.A.

[6]  BG Technology, Explosions in Full Scale Offshore Model Geometries, in Offshore Technology Reports. 2000, Health and Safety Executive: Merseyside, United Kingdom.

[7]  Economon, T.D., (2018),Simulation and Adjoint-based Design for Variable Density Incompressible Flows with Heat Transfer, in 2018 Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference. AIAA: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.

[8]  Economon, T.D.,, Dheevatsa Mudigere, Gaurav Bansal, Alexander Heinecked, Francisco Palaciose, Jongsoo Park, Mikhail Smelyanskiy, Juan  J.Alonso, PradeepDubey, (2016) , Performance optimizations for scalable implicit RANS calculations with SU2. Computers and Fluids, 2016. 129.

[9]  Economon, T.D., Francisco Palacios, Sean R. Copeland,  Trent W. Lukaczyk, Juan J. Alonso (2016) SU2: An Open-Source Suite for Multiphysics Simulation and Design. AIAA Journal, 2016. 54(3): p. 828-846.

[10]  Eggen, J.B.M.M., (1998), GAME: development of guidance for the application of the multi-energy method., TNO Prins Maurits Laboratory: Rijswijk, Netherlands.

[11]  Evans, J.A., R. Exon, and D.M. Johnson, The Repeatability of Large Scale Explosion Experiments, in Offshore Technology Reports. 1999, Health and Safety Executive: Merseyside, United Kingdom.

[12]  Li, J., M. Abdel-jawad, and G. Ma, (2014), New correlation for vapor cloud explosion overpressure calculation at congested configurations. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, (2014). 31: p. 16-25.

[13]  Pini M., S. Vitale, P. Colonna, G. Gori, A. Guardone , T. Economon , J.J. Alonso and F. Palacios, (2017), SU2:  the Open-Source Software for Non-ideal Compressible Flows, in 1st International Seminar on Non-Ideal Compressible-Fluid Dynamics for Propulsion & Power. IOP Publishing: Vila Monastero, Varenna, Italy.

[14]  Vandenberg, A. C. (1985). The multi-energy method e a framework for vapor cloud explosion blast prediction. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 12(1),  . http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0304-3894(85)80022-4.

[15]  van Wingerden, K., Hansen, O. R., & Foisselon, P. (1999). Predicting blast overpressures  caused by vapor cloud explosions in the vicinity of control rooms. Process Safety Progress, 18(1), 17e24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/prs.680180105

[16]   G Ma, J Li, M Abdel-jawad   Accuracy improvement in evaluation of gas explosion overpressures in congestions with safety gaps  - Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 2014

[17] J Li, G Ma, M Abdel-jawad, Y Huang  Gas dispersion risk analysis of safety gap effect on the innovating FLNG vessel with a cylindrical platform Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries 40, 304-316 9 2016  

 [18] Evaluation of gas explosion overpressures at configurations with irregularly arranged obstacles J Li, G Ma, M Abdel-jawad, H Hao Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities 29 (5), B4014003 7 2014  

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