PyroSim User Manual
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PyroSim User Manual
Table of Contents
Disclaimer
Acknowledgements
1.
Getting Started
Introduction
Internet Upgrade/Install
CD Install
Using a Different (Newer or 64 bit) FDS Executable
Purchase PyroSim
Online Purchase
Phone Purchase
Software Registration
Transferring a License
Updating PyroSim
Installing a Floating License
Install the Floating License Manager
Install the License File
Server Configuration
PyroSim Configuration on Local Computer
Additional FDS and Smokeview Documentation
System Requirements
Contact Us
2.
PyroSim Basics
PyroSim Interface
Navigation View
3D View
3D Orbit Navigation
Smokeview-like Controls
First Person Perspective (Roam) Controls
2D View
Snapshots of Display
Preferences
Units
Color Schemes
3.
Working with Files
Creating a New PyroSim Model
Saving a PyroSim Model
Open a Saved PyroSim Model
Importing FDS Models
Exporting FDS Models
Import DXF Files
Convert Solid Geometry
DXF Import Dialog
4.
Meshes
Working with Meshes
Uniform Meshes
Nonuniform Meshes
Using Multiple Meshes
2D View Drawing Grid
5.
Materials
Solid Materials
Liquid Fuels
6.
Surfaces
Reserved Surfaces
ADIABATIC
INERT
MIRROR
OPEN
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Surface Types
Adiabatic
Inert
Burner
Heater/Cooler
Supply
Exhaust
Fan
Layered
Adding Textures to Surfaces
7.
Geometry (Basic Concepts)
Obstructions
Using Groups to Organize a Model
Organizing a Building Model by Floors
Adding a Background Image to a Floor
8.
Tools for Creating Geometry
Obstructions and Holes
Walls and Wall Holes
Blocks and Block Holes
Rooms
Vents
9.
Creating Complex Geometry
Curved Walls
Using the Wall Tool
Using the Block Tool
Rotating an Object
Trusses and Roofs
Stairs
10.
Working with Geometry Objects
Selection
Context Menus
Undo/Redo
Copy/Paste
Copy/Paste from Other Models
Copy/Paste from Text Files
Double-Click to Edit
Resize an Object
Translating (Dragging) Objects in 2D View
Rotating Objects in 2D View
Translate and Copy Dialog
Mirror and Copy Dialog
Scale and Copy Dialog
Rotate and Copy Dialog
Display Only Selected Objects
11.
Reactions
Mixture Fraction Combustion
Extra Species
Custom Smoke
12.
Particles
Massless Tracers
Water Droplets
Fuel Droplets
Global Parameters
13.
Devices
Aspiration Detection Systems
Gas and Solid Phase Devices
Thermocouple
Flow Measurement
Heat Release Rate Device
Layer Zoning Device
Path Obscuration (Beam Detector) Device
Heat Detector Device
Smoke Detector Device
Sprinklers
Nozzle
14.
Activation Events
Combination Logic
Time-based Activation
Detector-based Activation
Output Device-based Activation
Custom
15.
Output Controls
Solid Profiles
Slices
Boundary Quantities
Isosurfaces
Plot3D Data
Statistics
16.
Running the Simulation
Parallel Execution
Resuming a Simulation
17.
Post-Processing
Launching Smokeview
Time History Results
18.
Managing Data Libraries
Create and Manage Your Own Libraries
Use the Library Provided with PyroSim
Import a Material or Reaction from the FDS 4 Database
19.
Troubleshooting
Licensing/Registration Problems
Video Display Problems
Memory for Large Models
Contacting Technical Support
A.
Opening FDS v4 and PyroSim v2006 Files
Global Simulation Parameters
Sprinklers and Pipes
Reactions
Surfaces
References
Index
List of Figures
List of Tables