HIGH-FIDELITY MULTIPHYSICS FOR FISSION: CHALLENGES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

A. J. Novak; P. Shriwise; P. Romano; D. Shaver; J. Fang; H. Yuan; D. Gaston; E. Merzari; H. Brooks; A. Huxford

doi:10.13182/NURETH20-5918

HIGH-FIDELITY MULTIPHYSICS FOR FISSION: CHALLENGES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

A. J. Novak, P. Shriwise, P. Romano, D. Shaver, J. Fang, H. Yuan, D. Gaston, E. Merzari, H. Brooks, A. Huxford

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Multiphysics interactions between radiation transport and thermal-fluids play an important role in fission reactor design. Progress and challenges in Monte Carlo-based multiphysics modeling are reviewed, with emphasis on software design, data transfers, and iterative solution. This paper then introduces Cardinal, an innovative approach to high-fidelity multiphysics and multiscale analysis using OpenMC, NekRS, and MOOSE. Recent accomplishments in advanced reactor modeling and simulation are presented for a variety of advanced fission concepts, including pebble bed reactors, prismatic gas reactors, molten salt reactors, sodium fast reactors, and systems-CFD coupling. The paper then closes with a discussion on future research directions and current needs in the high-fidelity multiphysics space.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 20th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, NURETH 2023
Publisher	American Nuclear Society
Pages	38-55
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9780894487934
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.13182/NURETH20-5918
State	Published - 2023
Event	20th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, NURETH 2023 - Washington, United States Duration: Aug 20 2023 → Aug 25 2023

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Name	Proceedings of the 20th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, NURETH 2023

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Conference	20th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, NURETH 2023
Country/Territory	United States
City	Washington
Period	8/20/23 → 8/25/23

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Nuclear Energy and Engineering
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Novak, A. J., Shriwise, P., Romano, P., Shaver, D., Fang, J., Yuan, H., Gaston, D., Merzari, E., Brooks, H., & Huxford, A. (2023). HIGH-FIDELITY MULTIPHYSICS FOR FISSION: CHALLENGES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS. In Proceedings of the 20th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, NURETH 2023 (pp. 38-55). (Proceedings of the 20th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, NURETH 2023). American Nuclear Society. https://doi.org/10.13182/NURETH20-5918

Novak, A. J. ; Shriwise, P. ; Romano, P. et al. / HIGH-FIDELITY MULTIPHYSICS FOR FISSION : CHALLENGES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS. Proceedings of the 20th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, NURETH 2023. American Nuclear Society, 2023. pp. 38-55 (Proceedings of the 20th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, NURETH 2023).

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HIGH-FIDELITY MULTIPHYSICS FOR FISSION: CHALLENGES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS. / Novak, A. J.; Shriwise, P.; Romano, P. et al.
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Novak AJ, Shriwise P, Romano P, Shaver D, Fang J, Yuan H et al. HIGH-FIDELITY MULTIPHYSICS FOR FISSION: CHALLENGES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS. In Proceedings of the 20th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, NURETH 2023. American Nuclear Society. 2023. p. 38-55. (Proceedings of the 20th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, NURETH 2023). doi: 10.13182/NURETH20-5918

HIGH-FIDELITY MULTIPHYSICS FOR FISSION: CHALLENGES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

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