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, network with your peers, and participate in engaging workshops.

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

Day 1: Spadeadam

  • Energy transition outlook and role of oil and gas
  • Live fire & explosion demonstrations
  • Phast and Safeti - updates, roadmap and innovations
  • Phast Online - Web-based consequence analysis tool adds value for safe operations - New Battery Hazard App for BESS

Day 2: Spadeadam

  • Extending Validation Through Large Scale Experimental Research
  • Live fire & explosion demonstrations
  • Advanced CO2 dispersion modelling for safe CCS
  • Incorporating CFD Data into Safeti QRA

Day 3: Newcastle, Biscuit Factory

  • What’s New in Phast, Safeti 9.3: Capabilities That Reduce Study Time and Errors
  • Phast CFD – Dispersion Modelling (3D geometry, CFD dispersion scenario, Running the simulations, Results interpretation)
  • Solid explosion and dust explosion modelling with Phast
    • Solid explosion (Beirut ammonium nitrate explosions
    • Dust explosion (Polyethylene dust explosion)
  • Above ground and buried pipeline risk analysis in Safeti
    • Case 1: Natural gas pipeline'
    • Case 2: CO2 pipeline