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60 Years of U: Perspectives on resources, demand, and the evolving role of nuclear energy
Recent years have seen growing global interest in nuclear energy and rising confidence in the sector. For the first time since the early 2000s, there is renewed optimism about the industry’s future. This change is driven by several major factors: geopolitical developments that highlight the need for secure energy supplies, a stronger focus on resilient energy systems, national commitments to decarbonization, and rising demand for clean and reliable electricity.
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.
David Luxat
Sandia
William Oberkampf
Sandia-retired
Martin Pilch
Ralph Smith
NC State Univ.
Josh Kaizer
NRC
Otto Linsuain
Westinghouse
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