1.1. Overview
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GASFLOW is a high-performance three-dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) code that solves the transient, compressible Navier-Stokes equations. Its advanced semi-implicit solution algorithm allows it to handle a wide range of flow regimes, from incompressible to supersonic, without the need to switch numerical solvers. This powerful simulation-based engineering tool has been strategically tailored to meet the evolving demands of current and future environmental and energy systems. GASFLOW excels at modeling reactive gases and multi-phase flows, including aerosols, droplets, and dust, within complex geometries. Its ability to seamlessly transition from low-speed to high-speed flows enables it to provide reliable and robust solutions for a diverse array of applications.
GASFLOW has been under continuous development since the 1980s, driven by the commitment and expertise of a collaborative team of dedicated scientists and engineers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , KIT's spin-off GFX-Global GmbH, and their international partners.
The team has extensive expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software for complex multi-phase flows and reactive flows. The GASFLOW development has been supported by a substantial investment of over 200 person-years, resulting in more than 300 publications and technical reports. Over 40 scientists, engineers, and Ph.D. students have been directly involved in the ongoing development and rigorous validation of the code. This long-term, collaborative effort has allowed GASFLOW to combine fundamental research, deep scientific knowledge, and decades of practical experience in successful contract work. The robust validation and extensive real-world use of GASFLOW have made it a trusted and widely adopted CFD simulation platform in the energy industry.
With GASFLOW, scientific safety analyses of reactive gases and dusts are conducted, drawing upon theoretical, numerical, and experimental expertise. This enables GASFLOW to offer opportunities for cost and safety optimization in the development of present and future energy and environmental systems, such as hydrogen energy, natural gas, and peaceful utilization of nuclear power.
Key features of GASFLOW code include:
High-performance finite volume all-speed CFD code for real-world applications.
CFD-based engineering tool providing rapid simulations for large-scale problems.
A best-estimation tool for accident investigations involving reactive gas and dust dispersion and explosions.
A professional computational tool for developing specific solutions to enhance safety while reducing costs.
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