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in:Flux v4.40 Release Highlights

February 17, 2026

Multiple transient profiles can now be plotted in the monitor windows. Added filters to all the monitor data windows so that data from individual simulations can be easily extracted. Added filters to [...]

in:Flux v4.0 Release Highlights

in:Flux v4.0 Release Highlights

July 23, 2025

in:Flux simulations can now be submitted to a cloud server for solving via in:Flux Cloud. Probits for toxic and thermal fatality assessments. New file format and many feature improvements...

in:Flux v3.0 Release Highlights

February 24, 2023

Major update to the in:Flux solver. Passive inlets and outlets for indoor ventilation. Mesh refinement regions. Toxic dose and thermal dose variables...

in:Flux v2.14 Release Highlights

July 7, 2022

User-defined transient inflow profiles. HCO reactions and user-defined reactions for fire simulations. Hydrogen fire support. Updated DIPPR database. STL Exporter...

Fire Modeling Overview Video

Fire Modeling Overview Video

August 17, 2021

We are pleased to announce that Fire Modeling capability is now included with in:Flux. Set up hundreds of jet and pool fire scenarios in seconds.

in:Flux v2.0 Release Highlights

in:Flux v2.0 Release Highlights

August 17, 2021

We are proud to announce the launch of Fire Modeling with in:Flux. Jet fires and pool fires can now be simulated with the same ease of use as dispersion cases...

Why We Wrote a Fire Model for in:Flux

Why We Wrote a Fire Model for in:Flux

August 17, 2021

One thing stood out to me while we were writing a fire model for in:Flux. CFD Fire Modeling is extremely challenging.

Mixing Geographic and Risk-Based Gas Mapping – Does it Work?

Mixing Geographic and Risk-Based Gas Mapping – Does it Work?

March 23, 2021

The "Concept of Proportionality", as defined in the new British Standard on Fire and Gas Mapping, states that, when undertaking a F&G mapping study, the approach should be proportional to the [...]

Correlating Gas Detection and Leak Location

Correlating Gas Detection and Leak Location

March 2, 2021

A common assumption implicit in gas detection systems is that a gas cloud is detected in roughly the same location of the leak source. But how accurate is this assumption?

Can Gaussian Plume Models be used for Risk-Based Gas Mapping?

Can Gaussian Plume Models be used for Risk-Based Gas Mapping?

February 9, 2021

One of my favorite books is "I do like CFD" by Katate Masatuka. Well, "I do like Gaussian Plume models" – but I would never use one for Risk-Based Gas Mapping.

Why we wrote in:Flux

Why we wrote in:Flux

January 19, 2021

The first time we exhibited in:Flux was at the Hazards 26 conference in Edinburgh, 2016. "Aren't you reinventing the wheel?" asked one of the attendees.

Fire and Gas Mapping in 2021: What to Expect

Fire and Gas Mapping in 2021: What to Expect

January 12, 2021

Fire and Gas Mapping is a rapidly developing field, and 2021 will be no different. We saw a significant increase in Risk-Based Gas Mapping projects using in:Flux.

A Public Data Set for Risk-Based Gas Mapping

A Public Data Set for Risk-Based Gas Mapping

September 22, 2020

Technology is changing fast in the world of Fire and Gas Mapping. We have created a public data set based on an offshore module with 10,000 CFD simulations.

in:Flux v1.42 Release Highlights

in:Flux v1.42 Release Highlights

September 3, 2020

More options for assigning consequence values in the Risk Manager. Wind Rose now shows Site North. More refined meshing options for helidecks...

Geographic or Risk-Based Mapping?

Geographic or Risk-Based Mapping?

August 18, 2020

Choosing the right method for your project can be challenging. Here are some broad-brush guidelines from my own experience with the two methods.

The Future of Fire and Gas Mapping is Risk-Based

The Future of Fire and Gas Mapping is Risk-Based

July 29, 2020

There isn't much doubt that the major technology change we will see over the next 10 years is Risk-Based Gas Mapping. What gives us the confidence?

Why Risk-Based Gas Mapping Reduces Detector Count

Why Risk-Based Gas Mapping Reduces Detector Count

July 29, 2020

The reason risk-based gas mapping reduces detector count is stunningly simple. Consider the following analysis, which compares geographic and risk-based methods.

in:Flux v1.41 Release Highlights

in:Flux v1.41 Release Highlights

July 9, 2020

Custom gas clouds can now be created in the Gas Cloud Analysis window. Heavy hydrocarbons now included from AIChE DIPPR database...

The Current State of Fire and Gas Mapping

The Current State of Fire and Gas Mapping

June 23, 2020

I have done many marketing presentations since starting Insight Numerics, but one sticks out in my mind. It was 2014, one year after we had released Detect3D.

Developing the Adaptive Meshing Capability for in:Flux CFD

Developing the Adaptive Meshing Capability for in:Flux CFD

June 23, 2020

It's not an exaggeration to say that in:Flux was conceived around one idea: automatic, adaptive meshing. Why? Ask any CFD engineer about meshing.

Fire Model Part 2: Choosing the Right Level of Detail

Fire Model Part 2: Choosing the Right Level of Detail

June 16, 2020

Let me make a bold statement about CFD: Simple models perform above expectations; the opposite is true of complex models.

Fire Model Part 1: Designing a CFD Code

Fire Model Part 1: Designing a CFD Code

June 9, 2020

I started writing my first CFD code in 2007. Back then, it seemed obvious to me that CFD codes should be general purpose, written for skilled practitioners.

Developing a Fire Model for in:Flux CFD

Developing a Fire Model for in:Flux CFD

June 3, 2020

The most common request we get from our users is to add a fire modeling capability to in:Flux. Yet there are existing fire modeling CFD codes – so why is everyone looking for something new?

in:Flux v1.39 Release Highlights

in:Flux v1.39 Release Highlights

April 10, 2020

New Flammable Gas Volume Fraction %LFL post-processing variable. Warning for ifx:Solve files. Risk data set simulation summary window...

in:Flux v1.35 Release Highlights

in:Flux v1.35 Release Highlights

March 4, 2020

User guide and tutorials linked to help.insightnumerics.com. Improved meshing for near-ground leaks. Improved speed for equipment pick tool...

in:Flux v1.34 Release Highlights

in:Flux v1.34 Release Highlights

January 27, 2020

Helideck turbulence modeling capability for CAP437 studies. Project merging. Blowdown for transient high pressure gas leak simulations...

Risk Based Gas Detector Optimization

Risk Based Gas Detector Optimization

February 1, 2019

We are pleased to announce the release of in:Flux v1.20 which includes capabilities for risk analysis, including risk-based gas mapping and gas detector optimization.

Expediting CFD Dispersion Analysis Projects with in:Flux

Expediting CFD Dispersion Analysis Projects with in:Flux

April 1, 2018

CFD is now fast, inexpensive and accessible. Our new CFD software, in:Flux, enables any engineer to perform CFD analysis regardless of previous expertise.

Launch of in:Flux CFD Software

Launch of in:Flux CFD Software

February 20, 2018

Insight Numerics is pleased to announce the launch of in:Flux CFD software for ventilation and dispersion modeling. The speed and simplicity of in:Flux is unrivaled.

Insight Numerics at Spadeadam

Insight Numerics at Spadeadam

October 1, 2017

Insight Numerics visits the renowned Spadeadam Testing and Research Center in Cumbria, United Kingdom to further development of our team members.