Ventus 2023.1.0816

What's New

This version of Ventus is designed for CONTAM version 3.4.0.1 and uses version 11.0.16_8 of the OpenJDK Java VM.

The initial release of Ventus is now accessible. Ventus 2023.1 aims to streamline the process of analyzing stair, elevator, and lobby pressurization by dividing it into three distinct phases:

• Graphically model the physical structure and node network for analysis modeling.
• Review and correct errors encountered during simulation runs.
• Analyze, review, and consolidate multiple CONTAM simulations.

Ventus and PyroSim share similarities in their user workflow. PyroSim enables users to create graphical models, design simulations, and analyze dynamic fire scenarios using the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS). Similarly, Ventus provides a comparable workflow for pressurization studies, utilizing CONTAM as its simulation engine.

Ventus offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies modeling tasks for various scenarios such as stairwells, elevator shafts, atrium spaces, and underground buildings. If you are already familiar with PyroSim and Pathfinder, you will easily understand how Ventus operates.

To help new users learn Ventus quickly, Thunderhead provides two free courses along with a detailed User Manual. Start with the Ventus Fundamentals course to learn the basics. Once you complete this course, proceed to the Ventus Additional Examples course for further learning. You can access the courses here: Ventus Fundamentals course and Ventus Additional Examples course.

Pricing is available of the Ventus product page. If you do have additional questions Create a Support Ticket.