A full configuration interaction algorithm on the GRAY T3D massively p
arallel computer has been implemented. The algorithm shows good scalin
g behaviour as a function of the number of processors. ks an applicati
on, we studied a problem that has attracted the attention of several a
uthors in the past, i.e. the determination of the ground state energy
of ammonia with a valence double-zeta plus polarization (vdzp) basis s
et.