HPCI IN THE UK - FROM ACADEMIC RESEARCH TO INDUSTRIAL-PROCESS

Over the last few years there has been steady uptake of supercomputer technology in industry partly because of new methods developed in acad emic research. Application of these methods may lead to results for mu ch more complex systems than could previously be treated. Systems whic h are too difficult or too complex (or simply too expensive) to study in the laboratory can yield important information for design or new mo dels for incorporation into industrial process optimisation. With the power of supercomputers still increasing this provides a profitable wa y for academic and industrial scientists and engineers to interact. It is facilitated by dedicated support staff and national facilities pro vided by the UK Research Councils.