Gexcon has released version 13.1 of EFFECTS and RISKCURVES, its consequence and risk modelling software for the process industries. The update introduces three major capabilities:
- Ignition source modelling in RISKCURVES — point, line, and area ignition sources can now be defined on a site layout, with flash fire and explosion risk calculated only when the modelled flammable cloud reaches one of these sources
- Enhanced battery hazard modelling in EFFECTS, predicting both toxic and flammable gases released during lithium-ion battery thermal runaway
- Crater formation modelling for buried gas transmission pipelines, extending a capability previously available only for pressurised liquefied gases
The release also adds German language support, alongside English, Spanish, and Chinese. The update aims to help engineers produce more realistic, site-specific safety assessments.
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