TU Delft supercomputer

In the course of 2022, researchers, students and teaching staff will be able to make use of the computing power of the Delft High-Performance Computing Centre (DHPC) for resolving and modelling complex social problems. View the video for a glimpse behind the scenes and to discover the name of this supercomputer.

Research, teaching and innovation

High Performance Computing (HPC) is a ubiquitous technology that significantly contributes to the excellence of research, teaching and innovation at TU Delft. Being able to use simulations for research, instead of complex or time-consuming experiments, is just one benefit. Combining and analysing various data sources can also provide new insights. HPC is therefore a highly powerful tool in a range of fields, such as material science, fluid dynamics, quantum mechanics, design optimisation, big data mining and artificial intelligence (AI).

Fast

A supercomputer is made up of a large number of powerful processors that can be used together to achieve computing capacity far exceeding that of a standard computer. With a speed of 2 petaflops (one million times a billion calculations per second), the Delft supercomputer ranks approximately 250th in the world’s 500 fastest computers.

Training programme

In order to use a supercomputer efficiently, knowledge is required at various levels. This is why we are developing an extensive training programme: ranging from an e-learning course on general use to workshops about HPC software and programming techniques through to lectures for Master’s and PhD students. In addition, DHPC offers expert support in the use of the system and the development of efficient software for it.

Fair share

The researchers from the TU Delft Institute for Computational Science and Engineering (DCSE), the experts in the ICT & FM department and supplier Fujitsu have been working closely together on the realisation of this new facility. The DHPC is making agreements with the faculties in order to ensure that the capacity is properly allocated on a ‘fair-share’ basis.

Applying for access

The DHPC is arranging the facilities (hardware, software and training). In the course of January 2022, any member of staff with a NetID will be able to log onto the supercomputer and explore and experiment with the system with limited capacity as a ‘guest user’. If a researcher wishes to use it after that, an application for access and use of the fair share of a faculty (or project) can be submitted. These applications will be made through the Self-Service Portal.

Name of the supercomputer

View the video for a glimpse behind the scenes and to discover the name of this supercomputer, chosen in a competition among staff and students.

More information?

You can find all the latest information on the https://www.tudelft.nl/en/dhpc website. Ask your questions and join the conversation in the HPC community in Mattermost or email us: info-DHPC@tudelft.nl