Multi-physics modelling of small modular reactors with Serpent 2 and thermal hydraulics solvers

Riku Tuominen; Ville Valtavirta

Multi-physics modelling of small modular reactors with Serpent 2 and thermal hydraulics solvers

Riku Tuominen
, Ville Valtavirta

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Abstract

In this work coupled problems with neutronics and thermal-hydraulics are solved with Serpent 2 Monte Carlo code and thermal hydraulics solvers. The focus is on modelling small modular reactors (SMRs). To demonstrate that a steady state coupled neutronics/thermal hydraulics problem can be solved with the coupled code system, a SMR core in a steady state at full power with multiphase flow will be modelled.

Original language	English
Number of pages	4
Publication status	Published - 2016
MoE publication type	Not Eligible
Event	4th International Technical Meeting on Small Reactors - Ottawa, Canada Duration: 2 Nov 2016 → 4 Nov 2016

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Conference	4th International Technical Meeting on Small Reactors
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Ottawa
Period	2/11/16 → 4/11/16

Keywords

monte carlo neutronics
thermal hydraulics
coupled calculation

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Multi-physics modelling of small modular reactors with Serpent 2 and thermal hydraulics solvers

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