Yes, several high-performance computing (HPC) techniques can accelerate CFD simulation. GPU acceleration speeds up the simulation process and allows larger and more complex models to be simulated on a single workstation. One GPU can have the power of over 1000 CPU cores - GPUs reduce hardware cost and enable desktop supercomputing. Multi-GPU acceleration provides even more speed-up, solving extremely large or complex scenarios that cannot be simulated otherwise. GPU benefits all CFD codes, but is especially effective for Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) simulation.
Cluster computing can simulate even larger scenarios. Cloud offers greater control of batch simulation processes. Both on-premises and online cloud are available. On-premises cloud uses hardware operated by the user’s company, while online cloud sends the data to secure servers for processing. Online cloud is a good option for users with irregular or periodic simulation needs, avoiding the need to invest in hardware that would only be used occasionally.