Shell FRED 2022 is now live

By Gexcon

Published 20.01.2022

Updated 06.11.2023

We are pleased to announce that Shell FRED 2022 is now live and available for download.

Shell FRED 2022 replaces the software’s previous version (Shell FRED 2020). The new release includes updates in 3 main areas.

New models available

Completely updated and improved gas blowdown model, further improvements to the hydrogen dispersion model, missile generation calculations from pressure vessel failure, transient pool dispersion, and LNG flame impingement.

Extension to the feature-rich user interface

The interface has been further improved to let you work more simply and efficiently, which includes:

  • a drag/drop interface to rearrange result tabs and map view
  • control of the units used to display results
  • functionality to associate a background image with a chart
  • better search & filtering of scenarios/fluids
  • more control of variants, and how they are displayed
  • a facility to import/ export custom fluids

Complete migration of models from FRED 7.1

Pressure relief valve, Gaussian dispersion, TNO explosion, and smoke models are now available in Shell FRED 2022.

Access the latest version

Download Shell FRED 2022

Existing users will be able to download the new software update and the Release Note by clicking on the button below.

Watch Shell FRED 2022 in action

Watch our webinar where you will be introduced to the new features of Shell FRED 2022.

What's new with Shell FRED 2022 webinar