Solid Explosions add-on - solid explosion modelling software

Compliance with industry standards for explosion modelling

The new Solid explosions model is available as an add-on in Phast and Safeti (version 9.1). It integrates advanced functionality for predicting the effects of solid explosions, utilising the Kingery & Bulmash model as included in Lees Loss Prevention in the Process Industries (Lees, 2012) and the side-on overpressure correlation from the Standard GB/T 37243 Determination method of external safety distance for hazardous chemical production units and storage installations (2019). These solid explosions modelling tools provide reliable calculations for explosion impacts at specified distances. This detailed analysis supports comprehensive consequence and risk assessments.

Advanced explosion modelling for solid releases

The model offers both look-up functionality for calculating explosion results and the ability to determine distances based on specified explosion parameters, allowing users to effectively assess various scenarios and their overpressure impacts. The add-on supports a range of solid materials available in our database, including 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT), ammonium nitrate, and pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN), facilitating detailed and accurate modelling of different explosive, solid substances.

Additionally, the Safeti Solid explosions add-on allows users to incorporate the likelihood of such events into the overall risk profile for a facility, enabling comprehensive quantitative risk assessments (QRAs).

Broad application and future enhancements

Designed to enhance risk management in organizations across various industries—including mining, construction, chemical manufacturing, oil and gas, and explosives manufacturing—the solid explosions model provides crucial data for evaluating solid explosion risks.

While the current version focuses on general explosion modelling, future updates will consider additional features, such as expanding the solid materials database and incorporating various additional enhancements following customer feedback and industry insights.

Pricing and licencing

Individual

Plans are available for local installation on your PC or pre-installed virtual machine. Access is available from 1 day to 1 year for one single user.

This is an add-on module and requires a valid version of Phast or Safeti.

Network (Concurrent)

Recommended when there is need for multiple users at the same time.

Access for multiple simultaneous users where the product licence is installed on a network server and software installation on the individual user's machine.

This is an add-on module and requires a valid licence of Phast or Safeti 9.1 or newer.