688.00 GBX +18.00 ABOUT CUSTOMERS INVESTORS SUSTAINABILITY CAREERS NEWS About Home | About | Our technology | Enabling technologies | High performance computing High performance computing Underpinning the simulation based design optimisation approach is High Performance Computing (HPC). HPC is used primarily for highly parallel Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and Finite element analysis (FEA) applications. The requirements for high fidelity modelling of complex geometries with multi-physics and multi-disciplinary approaches demand extreme computational power. Within a design cycle, these modelling and analysis have to be accomplished within an acceptable and challenging time scale and accuracy; and the platforms on which these simulations are performed have to be robust, stable and reliable in their availability and usability. HPC is the only computational resource that can meet such high demands. In Rolls-Royce, single components and sub-systems design/analysis/optimisation through to whole engine modelling all rely heavily on HPC. HPC capability is therefore key to supporting the engineering design community in pushing the boundaries of design envelopes further, enabling new opportunities to be explored, resulting in more efficient, more environmentally friendly and more competitive products. The modelling and simulation technologies have been developed and refined to such an extent as to allow some engine rig tests to be taken out thus reducing cost and risk at product development stage. HPC, together with powerful simulation and analysis tools are also able to provide reliable and responsive support to fleet and in-service modification. Without doubt, HPC is now central to engineering activities across all business sectors globally in Rolls-Royce, from Aerospace to Nuclear and Marine. Our strategy Who we are Where we operate Our technology Vision Gas turbine technology Enabling technologies Electrical systems Engine health management Design systems and tools High performance computing Manufacturing technology Nuclear technology Materials technology Research Our story Would you like to Work for us? Download annual report Learn about Innovation Speak to Investor relations Speak to a press officer Find out about the AGM 2015 Recent press releases 21 October 2015 Rolls-Royce signs $2.4 billion engine agreement with HNA Group 20 October 2015 US Air Force contract launches Rolls-Royce T56 Series 3.5 upgrade into C-130 fleet 15 October 2015 Østensjø Rederi chooses new Rolls-Royce design for offshore wind farm support vessel Connect with us Follow us on Twitter View our latest videos Visit our Facebook page Follow us on LinkedIn Visit our Flickr Stay in touch Sign up to get the latest news CONTACT US  Site map Use of cookies Legal information © Rolls-Royce plc 2015 All rights reserved