Build Your First Working FDS Simulation – Step by Step
Learn how to create, run, and analyze a full FDS simulation using structured video lessons and reference guides.
The course combines:
- Step-by-step Video Training
- Structured written technical reference
The videos guide you through the practical workflow.
The written material provides structured explanations and long-term reference.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to run a complete simulation independently, from input file to visualizing fire and smoke results
Full Access Price: 79 €
This course is designed to replace fragmented learning with single path that takes you from zero to your first complete FDS simulation.
Course Content
Part A: Video Training (Practical Workflow)
The video course walks you through the complete operational process step-by-step.
- Installing FDS and Smokeview (Free Preview →)
- Course Introduction (Free Preview →)
- Setting up the environment (Free Preview →)
- Basic input file structure
- Computational domain
- Test run of the simulation
- Simulation duration
- Creating openings
- Creating obstructions
- Combustion setup
- Output definition: Devices
- Output definition: Slices
Part B: Technical Reference & Written Notes
The written sections provide structured explanations and deeper clarifications:
1. Introduction to Fire Dynamics Simulator
- What FDS is and what it can measure
- Key concepts behind FDS
- Computational meshes
- Short test to consolidate the basics
2. How to Run FDS
- Installing FDS and Smokeview
- Running FDS jobs correctly
Note on operating systems
Detailed examples are shown on Windows.
The same workflow applies to macOS and Linux, with minor interface differences.
3. Creating Your First FDS Simulation
- Setting up the environment
- Base FDS input file structure
- Computational domain definition
- Test run of the simulation
- Simulation duration
- Openings
- Combustion setup
- Output definition
4. Basic Output Review
- Temperature slice files
- Device results (&DEVC)
- Heat Release Rate (HRR)
Who This Course Is For
- Students approaching FDS for the first time
- Engineers and professionals new to fire modeling
- Anyone who wants a clear starting point with FDS
Instead of navigating documentation, examples, and tutorials separately, the course follows a single, structured workflow.
Note on operating systems
Detailed examples are shown on Windows.
The same workflow applies to macOS and Linux, with minor interface differences.
Full course available for 79€