Friday, May 11, 2012

DOE and $125 million Another OBAMA white elephant

Following is copied from a set of
DOE slides; my comments will follow sometime.

https://ric.nrc-gateway.gov/docs/abstracts/kothe-d-hv-th28.pdf

Thermal Hydraulics R&D Plans and Efforts

within CASL: The Consortium for Advanced
Simulation of Light Water Reactors


CASL is a DOE Energy Innovation Hub for
Modeling and Simulation of Nuclear Reactors

CASL Charter



Mission


Provide leading edge modeling and simulation capabilities to improve the
performance of currently operating Light Water Reactors


Vision


Predict, with confidence, the safe, reliable performance of nuclear reactors, through comprehensive, science-based modeling and simulation technology that is deployed and applied broadly within the U.S. nuclear energy industry


Goals


1. Develop and Effectively Apply Modern Virtual Reactor Technology


2. Assure Nuclear Safety and Address Operational and Design Challenges


3. Engage the Nuclear Energy Community Through Modeling and Simulation


4. Deploy New Partnership and Collaboration Paradigms

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