Overview
What this challenge is about.
Parallelize a CFD solver with MPI across 256 cores, then run scaling tests and produce a roofline analysis to earn your verifiable certificate.
The scenario
The lab (publicly funded, partnering with a Tier-1 turbine manufacturer) needs to evaluate 80+ blade variants per design cycle and the current 14-hour wall-clock is the binding constraint.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
Parallelize a serial CFD solver with MPI to 256 cores, achieving at least 60 percent parallel efficiency with documented strong-scaling + roofline evidence.
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Apply domain decomposition to a real PDE-based solver
- Implement non-blocking MPI halo exchange correctly
- Use parallel Krylov solvers (PETSc) for elliptic problems
- Conduct strong-scaling + roofline analysis to identify bottlenecks
Program Fit
Where this fits in your program.
Sharpens the same skills your degree expects you to demonstrate.
Aligned coursework coming soon.
Skills
Skills you'll demonstrate.
Each one shows up on your verified credential.
- Mpi
Apply mpi to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Cpp Programming
Apply cpp programming to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Domain Decomposition
Apply domain decomposition to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Petsc
Apply petsc to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Strong Scaling
Apply strong scaling to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Roofline Analysis
Apply roofline analysis to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
Careers
Career paths this challenge builds toward
Completing this challenge demonstrates skills that transfer directly to these roles: