Abstract
Grid computing is increasingly influencing scientific computation practice. However, very few users can harness the power of today's Grid to run their partial differential equation (PDE) based physical simulations with desktop applications. In this paper, we present our recent finished work of GridPSi, a new problem solving environment, which automatically generates Matlab code and simplifies Grid computing for 3D finite element. With GridPSi, a user does not have to manually write finite element Matlab code, hence greatly reducing programming errors and improving efficiencies. In addition, the user needs to learn only one modeling method while enjoying multiple PDE tools (currently Matlab and PSILAB) and comparing results in a Grid environment. Finally, the simplified Grid computing pattern facilitates problem solving in a Grid environment and thus will appeal a broader user base.
