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The Consortium for Advanced Simulation of Light Water Reactors Virtual Meeting
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by Verification and Validation Impl
Wednesday, November 18, 2020|12:00–2:10PM EST|3
Session Chair:
David Luxat (Sandia National Laboratory)
Alternate Chair:
William Oberkampf (Sandia-retired)
Session Organizers:
Scott Palmtag (NC State Univ.)
David Kropaczek (ORNL)
Staff Producer:
Thomas Folk (Univ. of Michigan)
Advanced modeling and simulation tools, such as encompassed by the VERA code suite, are characterized by high fidelity, high simulation capabilities for modeling coupled, multiphysics phenomena. Within CASL, a significant effort has been expended, especially in the areas of code and solution verification, to identify areas for code enhancement to further mature the VERA code suite predictive capabilities. More recently, CASL and the NRC have completed a collaboration on the use of advanced modeling and simulation tools in a regulatory environment. Modern VVUQ methods are proving essential to establish the necessary level of credibility for application of predictive computer simulation tools in a regulatory environment. This panel will discuss VVUQ and modeling and simulation in a regulatory environment.
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