Spadeadam User Conference for Phast and Safeti

A unique opportunity to observe hazard research and testing

Join us at our 3-day User Conference 2026 for consequence and risk analysis, where you will have the chance to learn from our technical experts and network with your peers.

This year, we are going back to Spadeadam, DNV's major hazard research, testing and training facility. Learn about the unique work being carried out at this world class facility and how we use it to improve and validate our software for your use.

The event will be held on the 29 and 30 September at the DNV Spadeadam Research Facility, with shuttle service from Newcastle. On the 1 October, we will host the conference in Newcastle at the Biscuit Factory.

Agenda

Spadeadam User Conference

08:00

Bus pick-up

09:30

Spadeadam safety induction and welcome

10:00

DNV welcome

10:15

Energy transition outlook and role of oil and gas

11:00

Coffee break

11:15

Demonstration - Explosion Chamber

12:00

Lunch

13:00

Phast and Safeti - updates, roadmap and innovations

13:45

Demonstration - Tour of Hydrogen Facility

15:00

Coffee break

15:15

Phast Online - Web-based consequence analysis tool adds value for safe operations - New Battery Hazard App for BESS

15:45

Closing Q&A / Intro to Day 2

16:00

Travel to Newcastle

19:00

After-work dinner

08:00

Bus pick-up

09:30

Welcome Day 2

09:40

Extending Validation Through Large Scale Experimental Research

10:40

Coffee break

11:10

Demonstration - Pool Fires & Jet Fires

12:30

Lunch

13:30

Phast CFD – Dispersion Modelling

14:15

Demonstration - Hydrogen Detonation

14:45

Coffee break

15:00

Incorporating CFD Data into Safeti QRA

15:45

Closing Q&A / Intro to Day 3

16:00

Travel to Newcastle

08:30

Doors open

09:00

Welcome

09:05

Introduction to the Phast AI assistant

09:45

Advanced CO2 dispersion modelling for safe CCS with case studies

10:30

Coffee break

11:00

Solid explosion and dust explosion modelling with Phast

11:45

Interactive feedback workshop

12:15

Lunch

13:15

Above ground and buried pipeline risk analysis in Safeti

  • Case 1: Natural gas pipeline
  • Case 2: CO2 pipeline
14:00

Q&A and closing remarks

14:15

The end