CPFD Software is pleased to participate in the 2026 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), taking place October 21–23, 2026. ATCE brings together global exploration and production professionals to explore emerging technologies, share technical knowledge, and discuss developments shaping the future of the energy industry.
CPFD will be presenting at the conference on the use of high-fidelity multiphase simulation and machine learning for proppant transport in unconventional fracturing.
Title: A High-Fidelity Digital Twin Framework for Proppant Transport: Integrating GPU-accelerated Barracuda Virtual Reactor MP-PIC with Graph Neural Networks
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 9:45 AM
Location: Station 2
Session: Maximizing Ultimate Recovery: AI/ML Advancements in Unconventional Fracturing and Well Diagnostics
The presentation will be delivered by Shashank Karra, Technical Director, Simulation Intelligence & Solutions Architecture at CPFD.
Please contact us to arrange an in-person meeting at this year’s SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition or to learn more about applying Barracuda Virtual Reactor to proppant transport and other fluid-particle applications. We look forward to seeing you at ATCE!
About SPE ATCE
Presented by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) is the leading technical event for global E&P professionals. With a legacy rooted in technical excellence and collaboration, ATCE 2026 continues to evolve alongside the industry—showcasing innovative solutions, emerging technologies, and the expertise driving a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable energy future.
Guided by this year’s theme, Exploring New Horizons with Innovative Solutions, ATCE serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue, shared knowledge, and industry-shaping progress.
About CPFD Software
CPFD Software is advancing multiphase simulation and technology. Our flagship product, Barracuda Virtual Reactor®, is a physics-based engineering software package that simulates the three-dimensional, transient, fluid-particle hydrodynamics, heat balance, and chemical reactions in industrial fluidized bed reactors and other fluid-particle systems.
Virtual Reactor™ enables researchers and engineers working with fluid/particle processes to explore a broad range of ideas, reduce physical testing costs, and minimize development risk, all while accelerating commercialization, scale-up, and overall time to market. For clients who already operate industrial units, Virtual Reactor allows engineers to determine the root cause of underperformance, reduce the risk of changes through virtual testing, and optimize solutions, all while maximizing reliability, uptime, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
The Virtual Reactor technology can be accessed via software licensing, services, or custom collaborative arrangements.