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Singapore, June 23, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Siemens Water Technologies and the Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), a research institute within Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), have concluded discussions regarding the establishment of a Joint CFD Laboratory.
IHPC is one of several organisations under the A*STAR and has expertise in handling large complex, multi-phase and multi-dimensional fluid dynamic problems such as those faced by the water industry. Siemens has over the past 12 months, worked closely with scientists at IHPC to obtain a wealth of knowledge on membrane bioreactor operations (MBR) for Siemens. This initial work has already resulted in changes in engineering design which in turn have resulted in significant performance enhancements for Siemens technologies.
IHPC is also a partner for a second phase of the study aimed at a comprehensive simulation and analysis of all facets of the complex MBR hydrodynamic phenomena.
Based on the successful collaboration between the organisations, and the significant outcomes, Siemens and IHPC aim to establish a Joint CFD Laboratory. The lab will be hosted at IHPC’s new premises at Fusionopolis, Singapore's epicenter for global science and technology innovation that will open in October 2008.
"Fluid dynamics is an essential foundation for any advanced technology in water and waste water treatment," said Dr Ruediger Knauf, Vice President R&D Siemens Water Technologies. He added, “The multiphase fluid flow, gas flow, particle distribution and the complex interactions of these parameters in the presence of heat and mass transfer are critical to performance and separation characteristics and, consequently, energy savings and low lifecycle costs for Siemens customers.”
Proposed projects which may be undertaken by the Joint Laboratory include the second phase hydrodynamics study of MBR; a CFD study for optimisation of an advanced flotation unit for oil removal for offshore drilling rigs; and studies aimed at advancement of Siemens proven clarification technology.
“Siemens wants to build CFD capabilities in water treatment-related multiphase flow phenomena at its Water Technologies Global R&D Centre so that projects which are relatively straight forward and which do not require large-capacity computers could, ultimately, be undertaken at the R&D Centre. The more complex computational studies requiring greater computer power would be handled by IHPC”, said Dr Knauf.
Dr Raj Thampuran, Executive Director IHPC said “I am delighted about the partnership between Siemens and IHPC, and this cooperation offers a basis to further strengthen an already-excellent working relationship between our organisations.” Dr Thampuran added, “Arrangements under discussion include mid- to long range technology plans, milestones, staffing and resources, and we hope that the Joint Laboratory will commence operations as early as 1st October 2008.”
About Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC)
As a national research institute supported by A*STAR through SERC, the Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) was established in April 1998 to provide leadership in high performance computing as a strategic resource for scientific inquiry. IHPC seeks to power discoveries through advanced methodologies, techniques and new tools in modelling, simulation and visualisation.
Its research focus are in the realm of complex-coupled systems, mechanics and fluid dynamics, large-scale systems, scientific computing and software development, digital modelling, adaptive and collaborative computing, data mining and analyses, computational electronics and electromagnetics, and computational material and chemistry.
For more information on IHPC, please visit www.ihpc.a-star.edu.sg
About Siemens Industry Sector
The Siemens Industry Sector is the world's leading suppler of production, transportation and building systems. Integrated hardware and software technologies combined with industry-specific solutions enable Siemens to enhance the productivity and efficiency of its customers in industry and infrastructure. The Sector comprises six Divisions: Building Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility, Drive Technologies and Osram. In fiscal 2007 (ended September 30), Siemens Industry generated sales of around €40 billion (unconsolidated) with approximately 209,000 employees worldwide. www.siemens.com/industry
With the business activities of Siemens VAI Metal Technologies, Linz/Austria, Siemens Water Technologies, Warrendale/Pennsylvania/USA and Industry Technologies, Erlangen/Germany, the Siemens Industry Solutions Division (IS) is one of the world's leading solution and service providers for industrial and infrastructure facilities. Using its own products, systems and process technologies, IS develops and builds plants for end customers, commissions them and provides support during their entire life cycle.
Further information and downloads at: http://www.siemens.com/water
For more information or media interviews, please contact:
Ms. Joanne Tan
Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications
Institute of High Performance Computing, Singapore
Tel: (+65) 6419-1422 Mobile: 9857-3408
Email: joanne@ihpc.a-star.edu.sg
Press Office Industry / Industry Solutions
Mr Wieland Simon
P. O. Box 3240, D-91050 Erlangen, Germany
Tel.: (+49)-9131 7-46032; Fax: (+49)-9131 7-25074
E-mail: wieland.simon@siemens.com
June 23, 2008
Topic: Corporate Announcement
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