Program Offices – DOE

Improving the Ability to Accurately Predict the Operating Behavior of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

Steven Hamilton, an R&D staff member in the Reactor & Nuclear Systems Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is guest on the Let's Talk Exascale podcast. He leads ExaSMR, a project directed at better understanding the behavior of small modular nuclear reactors.

Current Efforts with ExaSMR—a Monte Carlo Radiation Transport Application

Early access to the hardware components of the approaching Summit supercomputer reveals the achievable level of performance improvement for ExaSMR’s Monte Carlo radiation transport solver.

New Simulations Break Down Potential Impact of a Major Quake by Building Location and Size

With unprecedented resolution, scientists and engineers are simulating precisely how a large-magnitude earthquake along the Hayward Fault would affect different locations and buildings across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Exascale Holds the Key to Generating Realistic and Accurate Scenarios of Future Earthquakes

Computer simulation has become an essential and core component of earthquake design for major infrastructure, but researchers need to better understand and quantify future earthquakes. Exascale computing could allow for the realization of such advances. Learn more on Let's Talk Exascale.

Transforming Combustion Science and Technology with Exascale Simulations

ECP's Combustion-Pele project involves predictive simulation of in-cylinder combustion processes to explore the potential for groundbreaking efficiencies while limiting the formation of pollutants. Combustion-Pele's principal investigator, Jackie Chen, is guest on the Let's Talk Exascale podcast.

LBNL’s David McCallen is Featured on insideHPC

Rich Brueckner of insideHPC talked with researcher David McCallen of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Exascale Computing Project recently at the HPC User Forum in Tucson about how exascale computing will enhance earthquake simulation for improved structural safety.

LBNL’s David McCallen Presents ECP Application Research Project at 69th HPC User Forum

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's David McCallen, a researcher from the Exascale Computing Project, on April 17 spoke at the 69th HPC User Forum in Tucson, Arizona, about exascale simulations for regional-scale earthquake hazard and risk.

Harnessing the Power of Exascale for the Long-Term Design and Planning of Urban Systems

ECP's Multiscale Coupled Urban Systems project is applying computing technology and computer models to long-term design and planning issues that pertain to cities.

Doug Kothe Provides Update on ECP at 2018 Rice Oil & Gas Conference

The insideHPC blog has coverage of ECP Director Doug Kothe's talk March 12 at the 2018 Rice Oil & Gas Conference in Houston.

ECP Director of Application Development Participates in Panel Discussion on Exascale

ECP's Andrew Siegel offered insights to a panel discussion on exascale computing at the 2018 Rice Oil & Gas Conference, March 12 and 13, in Houston.

ECP Launches “Let’s Talk Exascale” Podcast Series

The insideHPC blog reports on the new podcast that explores the activities, challenges, accomplishments, and science impact of the Exascale Computing Project.

Extending the Reach of Molecular Dynamics Simulations by Leveraging Exascale

Danny Perez of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) spoke with ECP Communications at SC17 in Denver. Perez is a member of the Exascale Atomistic Capability for Accuracy, Length, and Time (EXAALT) project team, led by Principal Investigator Arthur Voter, also of LANL.

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