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Released on June 30, 2016.

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S-Risk 1.1.5 introduces the new optimization backend for applications 1 and 3, and a number of smaller fixes in the user interface.

The new optimization algorithm is a major improvement for the calculation of critical concentrations. It is better at finding the relevant critical concentrations, more capable of dealing with nontrivial RI functions and runs significantly faster than the old algorithm.

Full list of changes in this release:

• complete overhaul of optimization backend - applications I & III are faster and more robust
• optimization error messages and remarks have been formulated to be clearer and more user-friendly, both for the older optimization algorithm as well as the new one
• optimization error messages and comments are now shown in the summary report, too
• default application type for new simulations is now application II
• numbers reported in the "exposure overview" in the in-browser report are now consistent with the extended PDF report
• better tuning of CI & RI calculations and critical concentrations in function of enabled exposure routes
• improved handling of route enabling/disabling: dermal exposure via water and inhalation via bathroom air are now systematically coupled
• reports on optimization results will show warnings for metals based on non-standard models, and suggest to double check with the Graph tab
• renamed region "Flanders" to "Flanders/Brussels", as the model and parameterization is valid for both regions
• region indication is now prominently visible in the application page header
• fixed situations where the summary report wouldn't show up after model calculations
• entering 0 for soil pH, organic matter or clay percentage will raise an error message now
• the extended & printed summary report now also include the simulation label
• lots of smaller fixes for text labels in the user interface and reports

Released on February 2nd, 2016.

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S-Risk release 1.1.4.3 is a bugfix release, fixing a problem introduced with the previous 1.1.4 release.

In 1.1.4, adjustments were made to make the outdoor air model more consistent with user-provided soil air measurements (see item 2 in Model adjustments in the 1.1.4 release notes). These adjustments introduced a new problem concerning volatilization from groundwater to outdoor air, of importance to simulations where groundwater contamination is determining outdoor air concentrations and outdoor air is determining for the global risks.

This morning, S-Risk has been updated to version 1.1.4. This release introduces some minor model modifications and a number of issues with the user interface.

More details can be found on our Release notes page.

Released on January 20, 2016.

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S-Risk release 1.1.4 introduces minor model modifications and resolves a number of issues in the graphical user interface and the S-Risk server backend. We encourage our users to keep on reporting potential issues whenever they are encountered, via the S-Risk helpdesk at info@s-risk.be.

Model adjustments

• the BCF model for Arsenic in spinach was slightly adjusted, as the previous model was inconsistent and caused problems with the optimizations in Applications I & III. This adjustment has been thoroughly discussed with OVAM and has a minimal effect on simulation results.
  • previous model:   log(BCF) = -3,36 - 1,1 × log(Csoil) + 0,99 x log(Ptot)
  • new model: log(BCF) = -0.484 - 0.974 × log(Csoil)
• the outdoor air model now consistently uses the user-provided soil air measurement value (Concentrations tab) instead of modelled soil air results.
• indoor air concentration from volatilization is now overruled if the outdoor air concentration at child height is higher, instead of adult height

Graphical user interface improvements

• the schematic site overview in the "Simulation summary" panel now always shows the correct groundwater depth
• the summary report (Results tab) now indicates problematic optimization results in Applications I & III more clearly, referring to the extended report
• the soil layer dropdown menu in the Graph tab now clearly differentiates between the different soil layers by specifying layer depth
• consumption data for vegetables & animal products are now accessible, in the Exposure tab (Tier 2). Only applications 2 and 3 allow for editing of the consumption data.
• fixed inconsistent behavior  of the "BCF Formulas" dialog in the Plants tab
• Water tab parameters are not editable anymore in application I - these are considered to be part of the generic scenario
• removing a soil layer now also adjusts the "Optimize on soil layer" setting if needed
• improved the handling of user language settings when generating reports
• fixed some typos & display issues in the graphical user interface

The registration page for our upcoming training session on February 18, 2016 is now open.

This training has been officially recognized by IBGE-BIM. More information can be found on our Events page.

We have added a short video, illustrating the basic usage of S-Risk to our Documents page. In less than 10 minutes, you become familiar with the S-Risk model.

See the video on our Documents page!

We have added more FAQ entries and updated existing ones, based on the feedback we have received via the S-Risk helpdesk. 

FAQ entry updated:

• How do we cope with a crawlspace with a concrete floor?

New FAQ entries:

• How does S-Risk deal with concentrations exceeding solubility?
• Which parameters do I have to provide when adding a new chemical?

We have re-organised the concept for our S-Risk training sessions, and have added new dates for upcoming trainings.

More information can be found on our Events page.

As of January 1, 2016, IBGE-BIM will put forward S-Risk as the standard model for use in the framework of sustainable soil management in the Brussels region.

Brussels will rely on the same S-Risk model that is currently applicable for the Flanders region. Hence, companies with a license for the Flemish version of S-Risk will not have to order an additional license.

Companies interested in purchasing a license can find more information on our Registration page.

The S-Risk user manual has been updated and can be found on our Documents page, in English and Dutch. Typos and inconsistencies have been corrected and we included new content on the features introduced by S-Risk 1.1.