These steps have been broken out by platform:

2. Getting started

This section explains how to install the MFiX package on Linux, Windows, or MacOS, using the Miniforge package system. There are three steps overall to the MFiX installation process:

  1. Create an account at https://mfix.netl.doe.gov

  2. Download and install Miniforge

  3. Install MFiX, using Miniforge’s “conda” installer

Step 3 requires registration and a login account. MFiX is an open-source multiphase flow solver and is free to download and use. A one-time no-cost registration is required prior to downloading the software. To register, go to https://mfix.netl.doe.gov/register and submit your account information. Your application will be manually reviewed and accepted, so please allow for 2-3 business days for your registration to be processed. You will receive a confirmation email when you can login.

For further details, see the install section for your platform.