PyroSim Tutorials

See the following links for all Pyrosim Tutorials.


Applications

FDS t² (t-square) Heat Release Rate Calculators, Freezing HRR and Stopping a Simulation after Device Activation Reading Time: 1 minute

How to use two different t² HRR calculator spreadsheets, to freeze HRR and stop a simulation after device activation.

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Update of NFPA 502 Critical Velocity Calculator for 2020 Reading Time: 1 minute

Post demonstrating the 2020 updates to the NFPA 502 Critical Velocity Calculator.

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Comparing FDS results to fire spill-plume calculations in BRE Annex D Reading Time: 7 minutes

Tutorial Comparing FDS results to fire spill-plume calculations in BRE Annex D.

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Coupling PyroSim Fire Results and Pathfinder Movement Reading Time: 4 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to merge PyroSim results with Pathfinder movement.

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Critical Velocity in Tunnel Fires Reading Time: 6 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to model critical velocity in Pyrosim using the example of a tunnel fire.

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Model a Long Tunnel Reading Time: 1 minute

Tutorial demonstrating how to model a long tunnel in Pyrosim.

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Modeling a Pressure Relief Vent Reading Time: 4 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to model a pressure relief vent in Pyrosim.

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Modeling Fire in Pyrosim Reading Time: 3 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to model a fire in Pyrosim.

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Modeling Jet Fans Reading Time: 28 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to model jet fans in Pyrosim.

PyroSim Logo  -  jetfan calcs experiment flow hvac mesh output
Using PyroSim/FDS to Maximize Solar Panel Convective Cooling Reading Time: 12 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to use PyroSim/FDS to Maximize Solar Panel Convective Cooling.

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Velocity Patch in FDS Reading Time: 4 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to create and FDS Velocity Patch in Pyrosim.

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Feature Demos

Assign FDS Meshes to Specific MPI Processes Reading Time: 4 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to assign FDS Meshes to specific MPI Processes in Pyrosim.

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Using the Combustion Calculator for HCN, HCl, and Soot Reading Time: 10 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to use the Combustion Calculator for HCN, HCl and Soot in Pyrosim.

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Complex Stoichiometry in Pyrosim Reading Time: 16 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to calculate complex stoichiometry in Pyrosim.

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Heat Conduction in Pyrosim Reading Time: 13 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to model Heat Conduction in Pyrosim.

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HVAC Pressure Drop Verification Reading Time: 2 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to verify HVAC Pressure Drop in Pyrosim.

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Importing FDS Validation Geometry to Pyrosim Reading Time: 3 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to import validation geometry from FDS to Pyrosim.

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Leakage Modeling using Pressure Zones Reading Time: 10 minutes

Tutorial Demonstrating how to model pressure leakage using Pyrosim

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Manually Coupling FDS and Pathfinder to Respond to Smoke Reading Time: 4 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to manually couple FDS and Pathfinder to respond to smoke.

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Radiation and Convection on Surfaces Reading Time: 5 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to model Radiation and Convection on Surfaces in Pyrosim.

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Ramps and Sketchup Geometry Reading Time: 2 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to model ramps three different ways and how to import sketchup geometry in PyroSim.

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Scenarios Reading Time: 9 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to use the scenarios feature in PyroSim.

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Simple Wind in PyroSim Reading Time: 12 minutes

This tutorial teaches the user how to model wind and atmospheric conditions in PyroSim

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Smoke Visibility and Obscuration Reading Time: 13 minutes

Tutorial demonstrating how to model Smoke Visibility and Obscuration in Pyrosim.

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