Although there is a larger upfront investment, CFD modeling saves costs over the long term by reducing the number of gas detectors required and the expense of their calibration and maintenance.
CFD modeling also provides an auditable record of assumptions such as material properties, leak size, leak origin, wind speed, and building ventilation; this can be beneficial in the event of an actual leak incident since the original assumptions can be revisited and revised if the actual leak behavior deviates significantly from the modeled leak dispersion. The CFD modeling results may reveal unexpected behaviors from the vapors of concern compared to what was reasonably predicted.
