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Icelandic Energy Agencies Use
Linux Networx Cluster
Linux Networx announced the Icelandic Energy Authority (IEA), in
conjunction
with Iceland's Institute for Meteorological Research (IMR), is using an Intel-
based Linux Networx cluster to boost its computing performance for 3D
simulations of geothermal reservoirs and Icelandic climate conditions. With
these capabilities, the IEA and IMR can accurately determine where geothermal
power plants should be built and investigate the cause for disruptive weather
events such as heavy precipitation and strong windstorms.
"A powerful supercomputing solution was needed that could produce
high-quality
simulations quickly, be easy-to-manage and cost effective," said Olafur
Rögnvaldsson, CEO of IMR. "Compared to more traditional supercomputers, the
price-to-performance ratio of Linux Networx clusters is unbeatable and the
performance increase allows us to complete simulations and make important
decisions that were previously impossible."
Since more than 50% of the primary energy production in Iceland comes from
geothermal energy, the IEA needed a powerful computing platform to simulate
geothermal reservoirs in three dimensions. The Linux Networx cluster produces
3D simulations that help the IEA determine where geothermal power plants
should be built for maximum productivity. The IMR is also using the cluster to
simulate atmospheric conditions to learn what triggers disruptive weather
events and to predict future Icelandic climate conditions.
Using Clusterworx and ICE Box, advanced cluster management tools from Linux
Networx, the IMR and IEA monitor how the cluster is functioning and can
prevent problems from occurring.
"With the Clusterworx cluster management software, managing the cluster has
not been a problem at all," said Rögnvaldsson. "The remote power-up has been
the most useful function for us and the temperature logs have also provided
valuable information to ensure cluster health and efficiency." Clusterworx and
ICE Box are the only cluster management tools implemented at both the software
and hardware levels to be the most comprehensive, architecture-independent
cluster management system available.
About Linux Networx
Linux Networx brings its powerful and easy-to- manage cluster technology
to
those demanding high performance computing and high availability systems.
Linux Networx provides solutions for organizations involved in oil and gas
exploration, aeronautical and chemical modeling, biotechnology research,
graphics rendering and visual effects, Web serving, ISPs, ASPs, and other
technological research fields. Through its innovative Evolocity hardware, ICE
cluster management tools and professional service and support, Linux Networx
provides end-to-end clustering solutions. To date, the company has built some
of the fastest cluster systems in the world, and boasts numerous Fortune 500
customers. In 2002, Linux Networx designed and delivered the world's fastest
Linux cluster.
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