Learning Session: Shell FRED for future fuels
Gexcon Australia is pleased to invite you to an online learning session where you will be introduced to Shell FRED consequence modelling software and how you can use it to perform your safety assessments for future fuels applications.
Shell FRED 2022 is now live!
We are pleased to announce that Shell FRED 2022 is now live and available for download.
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
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 promotes knowledge on 2D and 3D modeling via a webinar hosted by PETROPERU
English Version On December 14, Dr. Franz Zdravistch presented at “Dispersion, leaks, explosion and 2D and 3D modeling” webinar hosted by PETROPERU S.A. Over 200 people from Peru and neighboring countries people attended the webinar. During his presentation, Dr. Franz Zdravistch covered the fundamental…
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
Gexcon and VIAS partnering to provide advanced engineering software solutions in North America
(Bergen, Norway, November 10, 2020) Gexcon, a world leading company in process safety and risk management, and VIAS (Virtual Integrated Analytics Solutions), a company specializing in scientific simulation-based engineering solutions using virtual design experience and data analytics, have entered into a strategic
Shell FRED 2020 is Now Live
We are pleased to announce that Shell FRED 2020 is now live and available for download. Based on 40 years of operator development, Shell FRED 2020 generates fast and reliable predictions with validation credentials unrivaled in the market. Developed in collaboration with
New Paper shows CAM Model in Shell FRED performs well in predicting DDT
The Shell FRED (Fire, Release, Explosion, and Dispersion) tool is a well-validated software tool for the prediction of the hazardous effects of accidental or intentional releases and is supported by over 40 years of physical testing and validation. A paper released in
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
Calling for Beta Testers of Shell FRED 2020
Gexcon and Shell are excited to announce that we are working on a new version of Shell FRED for 2020. Shell FRED allows safety professionals to predict the consequences of Fire, Release, Explosion, and Dispersion from accidental and design releases of products
FRED v7.1.1 is now Available
Gexcon and Shell are pleased to announce the release of FRED v7.1.1 FRED (Fire, Release, Explosion, and Dispersion) is Shell’s consequence modelling tool used to predict the consequences of accidental and design releases from process, storage, transport, and distribution operations. A couple…
FLACS-Frequency: Calling for Beta-Testers
Gexcon is excited to announce our new tool FLACS-Frequency, and we invite you to test it. FLACS-Frequency calculates leak frequency/release frequency for equipment (flanges, valves, instruments, storage tanks, etc.) at onshore and offshore process facilities. Release frequency can be calculated using a range…
FRED v7.1 is now Available
Gexcon and Shell Global Solutions are pleased to announce the release of FRED v7.1. FRED (Fire, Release, Explosion, and Dispersion) is Shell’s consequence modelling tool used to predict the consequences of accidental and design releases from process, storage, transport, and distribution operations. This…
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.
Gexcon and TNO to Join Forces in Safety Software Market
Gexcon has entered into an agreement with the Dutch organization for applied scientific research TNO to create a joint venture to exclusively market TNO’s Safety Software, comprising the software packages EFFECTS and RISKCURVES. The joint venture, named Gexcon Netherlands BV, will be…