FLACS-CFD Consequence Modelling Software for safety professionals

FLACS-CFD

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FLACS CFD Software

FLACS-CFD explosion, fire & dispersion modelling software

Our powerful, computational fluid dynamics software simulates the dispersion of hazardous materials, fire and explosion with precise accuracy for in-depth safety studies.

With exceptional near field modelling, it accounts for local geometrical effects of real scenarios via a user-friendly and flexible interface.

Designed for ease of use and multiple environments, FLACS-CFD represents more than 40 years of extensive modelling and validation work based on real life testing.

With continuous development and investment, FLACS-CFD is the number one software modelling tool for risk and safety assessments in complex, high hazard environments.

Key features

  • Local geometrical effects of real scenarios
  • Excellent 3D visualisations
  • Specialist modules for multiple hazards
  • Modelling for 1,800 chemical components
  • Validation based on real life testing
  • Efficient set up of scenarios and simulations

Latest version is FLACS-CFD 24.1

FLACS-CFD 24.1 is the latest version of our software featuring significant upgrades in geometry handling designed to streamline your modelling processes.

There are also significant enhancements in the accuracy of fire simulations and safety assessments. 

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Why choose FLACS-CFD software modelling tools for risk and safety assessments?

Industry-leading

The number one CFD software tool for more than 40 years

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Full training available from our experts

Flexible pricing

Only pay for what you need

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Our experts are ready to take your call and discuss any further queries or arrange your free live demonstration.

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Customise your explosion, fire and dispersion modelling software

FLACS-CFD is available on a flexible pricing menu so you only pay for what you need according to hazard type, number of users, projects and studies.

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Latest blogs and validation papers

FLACS 24.1 is now live 

FLACS 24.1 is now live 

Gexcon’s latest release, FLACS 24.1, marks a key advancement in the realms of geometry handling and fire safety simulation.  

MES increases its commitment to advanced risk and consequence modelling technologies

MES increases its commitment to advanced risk and consequence modelling technologies

MES enters into a multi-year contract to expand its capability in the area of advanced risk and consequence modelling using FLACS-CFD.

2023 FLUG Meeting registration is open

2023 FLUG Meeting registration is open

Gexcon working in partnership with EDF R&D is thrilled to invite you to the long-awaited return of the in-person FLUG Meeting which will be held on 10-11 October 2023 at EDF Lab Paris-Saclay in France.

Piper Alpha: 34 years of explosion modelling software development

Piper Alpha: 34 years of explosion modelling software development

The development of Gexcon’s industry standard software for dispersion, explosion and fire modelling is closely linked to Piper Alpha.

Gexcon and HYEX Safety partner to develop hydrogen safety

Gexcon and HYEX Safety partner to develop hydrogen safety

Gexcon and HYEX Safety are working in partnership to support the continued development of FLACS-CFD for hydrogen applications.

FLACS-CFD 21.2 is now live

FLACS-CFD 21.2 is now live

FLACS-CFD 21.2 is now available for download and includes a new number of key updates. What’s new FLACS-DustEx has been integrated to the FLACS-CFD  solver Added smoke visibility output for fire simulations Advanced heat radiation modelling for explosion simulations – was previously…

FLUG Week: 27th Sept - 1st Oct

FLUG Week: 27th Sept – 1st Oct

We are pleased to invite you to join industry experts for a week of online seminars and insights about FLACS-CFD at the FLUG Week event.

Gexcon to present at Hazards31

Gexcon to present at Hazards31

We are pleased to announce that we will be presenting at this year’s Hazards31 which will be held virtually on 16-18 November 2021.

FLACS-CFD 20.2 is Now LIVE!

FLACS-CFD 20.2 is Now LIVE!

FLACS-CFD 20.2 is now live – a minor software update to improve the user experience. The update does not include any critical changes and includes a number of bug fixes in response to customer feedback. A major update to Gexcon’s flagship computational

FLACS-CFD 20 coming soon

FLACS-CFD 20 coming soon

Gexcon is set to launch a major update to its flagship consequence modelling software later this year to offer users greater flexibility, digitalisation and integration capabilities. FLACS-CFD 20 will replace FLACS 10.9 from this autumn and represents a significant software upgrade, building

Simulating pulverized coal Explosion with FLACS

Simulating pulverized coal Explosion with FLACS

The results of FLACS simulation showed that after the spontaneous combustion of pulverized coal, the fire quickly developed into an explosion accident.

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