Any Tips for Coupling Neutronic and Thermalhydraulic Codes?

[khalid03ma]

Hi there,
I'm going to couple WIMS & CITATION as neutronic codes with PARET as an thermalhydraulic code.
Please let me know if there is any resources, papers or tips and tricks to do so.

Thanks

 

[Astronuc]

Hi there,
I'm going to couple WIMS & CITATION as neutronic codes with PARET as an thermalhydraulic code.
Please let me know if there is any resources, papers or tips and tricks to do so.

Thanks

Another member was doing something similar with COBRA.
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=237323

There are various current programs to couple core simulation (neutronics) codes with advanced T/H or CFD codes. Basically one simply needs to appropriately couple the codes so the output of one is properly input to the other. This is particularly important if one uses time-dependencies while the other is steady-state.

I'm not familiar with the I/O of either code system.

 

[raining Pete]

for your post! I am not familiar with those specific codes, but there are some general tips and tricks for coupling different codes. Firstly, make sure that the input and output formats of the codes are compatible with each other. This will save you a lot of time and effort in trying to convert data between the codes. Secondly, it's important to understand the physical processes that each code is simulating and how they interact with each other. This will help you determine the appropriate coupling scheme and ensure accurate results. Additionally, it may be helpful to reach out to other users or experts in the field for advice and guidance. Good luck with your project!