H&S Simulation and
Resource Center
H&S Simulation and Resource Center
The H&S Simulation and Resource Center offers a method of conducting preliminary analysis of indoor workplace air quality using 3D CAD modelling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.
To learn more about how to use the software applications in our solution, visit our User Guide.
Optimal solution to preliminary analysis on workplace air quality
Easy to Use
The User Guide explains the features of the platforms and shows you how to use them. A full tutorial on how to setup a simulation is available. Tools and Templates provide pre-made models and simulations to simplify the process
No installation required
As browser-based platforms, TinkerCAD and SimScale can be accessed from the web and do not require downloading or installing. All you need is Internet connection.
Free of charge
No payment required. All you need to do to access the platforms is to create an account using your email.
Why was H&S Simulation and Resource Centre created?
Indoor workplace air quality plays an important role in workers' comfort and health. Poor indoor air quality can lead to headaches, fatigue, irritation, and other long-term lung diseases. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the current workplace air contaminant monitoring and sampling procedures are expensive and labour intensive. Without signs of air quality issues, testing is not performed until incidents occur, placing workers' health and safety at risk. As such, there is a need for a preliminary air quality analysis that can identify potential exceedance of air contaminant exposure limits. H&S Simulation and Resource Centre was created to meet this need using computational fluidic dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict airflow movement and determine air contaminant concentration in areas of accumulation.
How does H&S Simulation and Resource Centre work?
H&S Simulation and Resource Centre connects users to TinkerCAD and SimScale and guides them in creating CFD simulations of air flow in the workplace. TinkerCAD is used to create 3D CAD models of the floor plan of the facility. The model is then imported to SimScale to run the simulation and view the results. A user guide, tools, and templates have been created to assist users in using the software platforms. The diagram below shows the process flow of the solution.
3D Modeling
Tools and Floor Plan Templates
3D Floor Plan Customization
TinkerCAD Workspace
Fluid Simulation
Simulation Parameters Template
SimScale Simulator
Set Visualization Parameters
SimScale
Post-Processor
Visual Results
Customize simulation parameters
Export as STL file
Import STL file
Local Computer
Who was H&S Simulation and Resource Centre created for?
H&S Simulation and Resource Centre was requested by and created for Workers' Health and Safety Legal Clinic. Health and safety officers can incorporate the solution as a preliminary analysis of the workplace air quality in their inspection routine. Employees in chemical/manufacturing facilities can also be users to assess air contaminant concentrations of leakages. Users of this solution is not expected to have prior experience in 3D CAD modelling or CFD simulations; hence, this website contains resources to guide and assist the user.