FLACS training courses:

Interested in getting a free 1 month demo license for FLACS? Please register for one of the training courses below:

Based on feedback from course participants, most of the FLACS-I courses will be offered over 4 days instead of 3 from Fall 2011. It is strongly recommended to attend all four days but it will be possible to only attend the first three days. 

An overview of the 2010 and 2011 FLACS training courses can be found here.

FLACS-II (advanced) courses have recently been held in Bergen (December, 2011) and Seoul (February, 2012). These will be arranged in the future as well, and please feel free to contact us if these can be of interest. Customized courses are also available.

 Training, Prankul

Trained to the correct level

It is important that the personnel performing FLACS simulations are trained to the correct level of competence and understanding of the capabilities of the code. GexCon also operates a user qualification scheme in order to assure the competence of the users. This is to ensure that the client requesting FLACS simulations can always be assured of the quality of the simulations.

Course content:
FLACS I is a 3/4-day course covering the basic use of the code and dispersion and explosion processes including the following topics:

  • Introduction to gas explosions and FLACS
  • Pre-processor CASD
  • Definition of grid and calculation of porosities
  • Validation of FLACS
  • Definition of Scenario
  • Post-processor Flowvis
  • QA of scenarios and simulations
  • Summary (Advanced options, blast waves in the far field, etc)

Several hands-on exercises are carried out during the course. It is also possible for participants to bring their own problems. The complete course agenda (4 day course) can be found here.

Location of training:
Courses are mainly held at all three of our offices in Norway, UK and USA, but are also offered at other locations. Specially tailored courses are available upon request.

Pricing:
Participation in FLACS training (for at least one person) advised by GexCon is mandatory for companies having FLACS license. In general, the course fees is €1.800 per person (4 days) for courses held in Bergen, Norway (50% discount for existing FLACS users and additional participants from the same company). The course fee includes:
       * A one-month free trial license period (for first-time customers only)
       * Support from GexCon during the trial period (only non-commercial use).
       * Course notes and lunch (other subsistence expenses and travelling costs not included)

Cost for on-site training is typically €7.500 plus travelling and subsistence expenses.

Preparation:
You should be prepared to bring with you your own portable computer (Windows or Linux operating system). Earlier expericence using a CFD tool is not a prerequisite. Some background knowledge about dispersion/explosions and FLACS, e.g. from the Gas Explosion Handbook and other material found at http://www.gexcon.com, is beneficial, but not a prerequisite.

Registration:

Please send in the following information in order to register for FLACS training:

Course Date and Location*
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By registering, you accept the following terms and conditions:

  1. The course fee for new FLACS customers for all four days (including course notes and lunch) is normally EUR 1800/USD 2200/GBP 1500 excluding V.A.T. (A discount may be given to additional participants from the same company). The course fee for existing FLACS customers is normally discounted by 50 %. A confirmation of the course fee will be sent along with other necessary details.
     
  2. The course fee needs to be paid before the course start date, unless otherwise agreed with GexCon.
     
  3. The registration is binding. An administrative fee equivalent to EUR 100 will be charged for any cancellations prior to 14 days before the start date of the course. Cancellations after 14 days before the start date will require the full course fees to be paid.
     
  4. GexCon reserves the right to cancel/postpone the course in case of insufficient attendance (no penalties to registered participants will be due from GexCon's side). The registered participants will be informed well in advance, at the latest 7 days before announced start date of course.
     

 

In case you require further information, or have any questions, please contact GexCon at flacs@gexcon.com or use the contact information below.

Contact:
Prankul Middha
Phone no: +47 488 96 110
Email: prankul@gexcon.com