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HPC cloud-based

simulation and

analytics

Francis Wray, EPCC

University of Edinburgh

Fortissimo 2 Project Manager

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HPC Cloud-based simulation and analyticsBetter design using

advanced simulationBetter understanding via

large-scale data processing Needs significant computing power Raises a barrier for smaller

companies to benefit from this technology

A pay-per-use, one-stop-shop is the answer

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ExamplesUse of sensor and actuator

data from production lines to optimise manufacturing

Monitoring the condition of a vehicle via real-time data processing

Optimising gas and flame detector layouts in hazardous manufacturing and production plants

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MikrosamManufacture of pressure vessels

from composite materialsCombination of wound fibres and

resins

Storage of natural gas

60-80% lighter than steel

20-50% lighter than aluminiumSignificant advantages in design

using advanced simulation

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SES-TecMultiphase flow in BioreactorsProduction of drugs, proteins,

nucleic acids

Using viruses and bacteria

Multiphase CFD neededSignificant compute resources

needed to model long process times

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On with the main acts!