Any Tips for Coupling Neutronic and Thermalhydraulic Codes?

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This discussion focuses on coupling WIMS and CITATION as neutronic codes with PARET as a thermalhydraulic code. Key insights include the necessity of ensuring proper input-output (I/O) compatibility between the codes, especially when dealing with time-dependent and steady-state simulations. A reference to a similar coupling experience with COBRA is provided, highlighting the relevance of existing resources in this area. Participants are encouraged to seek papers and tips on effective code integration.

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  • Understanding of neutronic codes, specifically WIMS and CITATION
  • Familiarity with thermalhydraulic codes, particularly PARET
  • Knowledge of code coupling techniques and I/O management
  • Experience with simulation time-dependencies and steady-state conditions
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  • Research best practices for coupling WIMS and CITATION with PARET
  • Explore resources on code integration techniques for neutronic and thermalhydraulic simulations
  • Investigate the I/O specifications of WIMS, CITATION, and PARET
  • Study the COBRA coupling case for insights into similar applications
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Engineers and researchers involved in nuclear reactor simulations, particularly those working on integrating neutronic and thermalhydraulic codes for enhanced modeling accuracy.

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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
 
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khalid03ma said:
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.
 

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