The modelling of nuclear reactor systems is one of the
most challenging tasks in complex system modelling, due to the many different
scales and intertwined physical phenomena involved. The nuclear industry as well as the research institutes and universities heavily rely on the use of
complex numerical codes, either commercially available or developed in-house.
All the commercial codes are based on using different numerical tools for
resolving the various physical fields, and to some extent the different scales,
whereas the latest research platforms attempt to adopt a more integrated
approach in resolving multiple scales and fields of physics.
Even though the sophistication of the codes allows
modelling intricate reactor phenomena, the complexity of the tools makes their
use difficult. In addition, without proper guidance, users might apply the
codes in some erroneous fashion, when for instance the underlying assumptions
and conditions in a given numerical method are not fulfilled.
This course aims at presenting the main algorithms
used in such codes. The course is not about explaining how to use such
software, rather to understand the underlying methods, together with their
assumptions and limitations. After completing the course, the attendees will be
able to use such codes with confidence.
The unique character of the course resides in tackling
neutron transport, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer within the same course.
The main techniques are presented in the course in a generic manner (i.e., not
specific to any code system) and for practical reactor calculations performed
by, e.g., utilities for core follow and safety analyses.
Concerning neutron transport, the course thus focuses exclusively on
deterministic modelling.
More information about the course can be found at:
https://enen.eu/index.php/2024/11/01/course-deterministic-modelling-of-nuclear-reactor-multi-physics/
After completion of the course, the course attendees
should be able to:
Filling in the application form does not guarantee that one will be allowed to participate to the course. The application will be reviewed and the applicant will be informed about either the acceptance or rejection of the application within two weeks after the closure of the registration on December 1st, 2024. This means that the applicants will be informed by December 15th, 2024, latest.
The registration is binding. If one is accepted to the course, one is expected to participate to it. The cancelation of participation will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances or for personal reasons (that will need to provided).