Engineering CFD undertake computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations across a range of applications including fire, smoke and general ventilation as well as specialist applications. Our experience includes a range of industries where we aim to use our knowledge of fluid mechanics and engineering to provide practical insight based on computer simulations.
In the area of fire and smoke ventilation we have completed more than 700 CFD simulations over the last 8 years, applying our expertise to improve the design performance of mechanical and natural smoke ventilation systems. CFD simulation is used to demonstrate the design meets the requirements of building regulations and/or fire engineering principles.
NIST-FDS software is used to setup and run simulations for code compliant and extended travel distance systems based on latest guidance from the smoke control association and building control organisations. Fire and smoke projects have included commercial office and retail, residential apartments, police custody suites, prison corridors and atria, general atria, storage warehouses and car parks.
Many of our projects have been subject to detailed third-party review processes as well as assessment by building control organisations and fire brigades so we can be confident our work meets the highest standards. We follow a constant review process revising methods and approaches in line with changes to guidance and feedback from reviews.
Our experience comes from our staff, several of whom have over 25 years’ experience in applying CFD to academic and industrial applications in commercial CFD software and consultancy organisations.
