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Project Overview
NovaLabs needed a turnkey web-based solution for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of stirred reactors. We built CliqScale.R, a sophisticated cloud platform that enables scientists and engineers to run complex OpenFOAM simulations directly from their browser—democratizing access to industrial-grade CFD analysis.
The Challenge
NovaLabs required a platform that could make complex CFD simulations accessible to scientists and engineers without requiring deep expertise in computational infrastructure.
- CFD simulations traditionally require expensive hardware and specialized expertise
- OpenFOAM setup and configuration is complex and time-consuming
- Scientists needed to focus on research, not infrastructure management
- Results visualization required separate software installations
- Data security critical for proprietary research and formulations
- Need for structured machine learning-ready output data
Our Solution
We developed CliqScale.R as a complete cloud-based CFD platform with an intuitive web interface, automated simulation workflows, and integrated visualization.
- Intuitive web application accessible from any browser
- One-click simulation launches with automated OpenFOAM configuration
- CliqView.R integrated viewer for instant results visualization
- Native OpenFOAM format preservation for advanced analysis
- Encrypted data storage and secure processing pipeline
- Structured output optimized for machine learning workflows
Technical Implementation
We built a scalable cloud architecture that orchestrates complex CFD workloads while maintaining security and ease of use.
- React-based web interface with real-time simulation monitoring
- AWS Batch for orchestrating parallel CFD simulations
- Docker containerization of OpenFOAM simulation environment
- Python simulation manager for case setup and monitoring
- Automated meshing and parallel solver execution
- S3 integration for secure raw data storage and downloads
- Custom postprocessing pipeline for statistical analysis
Technologies Used
We leveraged cutting-edge cloud and scientific computing technologies to deliver enterprise-grade CFD capabilities.
- React with TypeScript for the web application
- AWS EC2 and AWS Batch for compute orchestration
- Docker for containerized OpenFOAM simulations
- Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, managing AWS Batch environments, networking, and storage resources
- Python for simulation automation and postprocessing
- OpenFOAM for computational fluid dynamics
- AWS S3 with encryption for secure data storage
- ParaView integration for advanced 3D visualization
Key Results
- Democratized CFD analysis for scientists without infrastructure expertise
- Reduced simulation setup time from days to minutes
- Browser-based access enables work from anywhere
- Integrated visualization eliminates separate software requirements
- Secure encrypted pipeline protects proprietary research data
- Machine learning-ready output accelerates data science workflows
Why It Matters
CliqScale.R transformed how NovaLabs' customers approach reactor scale-up simulations. By combining the power of OpenFOAM with cloud automation and an intuitive web interface, we created a platform that puts industrial-grade CFD capabilities in the hands of scientists and engineers—letting them focus on innovation rather than infrastructure.
Services Behind This Project
The same senior teams that delivered this work: