Conference Agenda

Globally, as the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) progresses, there's a corresponding surge in the development of analytical software for their design and demonstrations. This new generation of software distinguishes itself from tools used for conventional large nuclear power plant design and demonstrations by offering enhanced precision and incorporating multi-physics coupling capabilities, enabling the coupled simulation of various physical phenomena.

For instance, the United States actively utilizes the MOOSE platform in academia, industry, and research field. Similarly, Europe, China, and Japan are developing their own integrated platforms. Aligning with this global trend, South Korea launched the 'V-SMR' development project in June 2024. V-SMR, a Korean virtual reactor platform, is designed to incorporate a wide range of high-fidelity simulation software, including neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, thermal structure, and fuel performance analysis. Furthermore, it is engineered to provide supercomputing application technologies and various user-friendly features. As V-SMR is being developed to encompass various SMR analysis functionalities within Korea, it is anticipated to be utilized in the demonstration analysis of diverse reactor types in the future. This paper aims to introduce an overview of the V-SMR project and detail the key achievements made over the past year.