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CPFD Software Accelerates Barracuda Virtual Reactor up to 2X on the NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip

Barracuda Virtual Reactor, CPFD Software’s advanced CFD tool, achieved up to 2x faster performance on NVIDIA’s GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip compared to previous optimal hardware, setting new benchmarks for industrial-scale fluid-particle simulations. These speedups enable more complex and comprehensive reactor modeling, driving innovation in refining, renewable fuels, and other heavy industries.

University of Luxembourg in Collaboration with CPFD Software to Advance Green Hydrogen Solutions

This article highlights the collaboration between CPFD Software and the University of Luxembourg in utilizing Barracuda Virtual Reactor for advanced research on improving the efficiency of hydrogen-based iron ore reduction using fluidized bed technologies.

2025 Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training Dates Announced

CPFD Software would like to announce dates for our Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training courses in 2025.

CPFD Software Sponsors 2024 AIChE PTF Student Poster Awards

CPFD Software has continued its longstanding support of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers‘ Particle Technology Forum by sponsoring the PTF Student Poster Awards and congratulates 2024 winners, Ishani Karki Kudva and Seyedamin Razavi.

Efficient Post-Processing with Tecplot For Barracuda: Case Study from aixprocess on Streamlining Cement Industry Modelling via Automation

At the recent 2024 Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users’ Conference, Martin Weng, shared insights on his team’s simulation work in the cement industry and highlighted the efficiency gains made possible through Tecplot’s Python API, PyTecplot, which reduced project man-hours by 20%

CPFD Releases Barracuda Virtual Reactor 24.1

CPFD announces the release of Barracuda Virtual Reactor® 24.1 that includes new physics capabilities, usability enhancements, and a new pattern for specifying cloud resolution at the global, species, and IC/BC levels.

Upcoming Webinar: Getting Started with Virtual Reactor 24.1

This webinar on Barracuda Virtual Reactor 24.1, to be hosted by CPFD on October 30, 2024, provides overview of new features and enhancements including enhanced specification of cloud resolution, thermal wall BC heat transfer resistance, and other updates.

CPFD Software Expands R&D Team

CPFD Software announces expansion of its development team with the addition of R&D engineer Anshika Agarwal

CPFD Software to Speak at Altair’s ATCx DEM 2024

CPFD Software are excited to participate in Altair’s ATCx Discrete Element Method virtual conference. VP of Operations Peter Blaser will be speaking on “Complementing DEM for Large-Scale, Thermal, Reacting, Multiphase Systems”.

CPFD Software Presenting at 2024 Global Syngas Technology Council Annual Conference

CPFD will be speaking at the 2024 GSTC Annual Conference, October 7-9, 2024. Bryan Tomsula will be giving a joint presentation with Andrew Kramer from Sungas Renewables on “Data-Informed Simulation for Accelerating Biofuels and Alternative Feedstock Utilization”.