Working Party on Multi-scale Modelling of Fuels and Structural Materials for Nuclear Systems (WPMM)
The Working Party on Multi-scale Modelling of Fuels and Structural Material for Nuclear Systems (WPMM) was established to deal with the scientific and engineering aspects of fuels and structural materials, aiming at establishing multi-scale models and simulations as validated predictive tools for the design of nuclear systems, fuel fabrication and performance. The WPMM’s objective is to promote the exchange of information on models and simulations of nuclear materials, theoretical and computational methods, experimental validation, and related topics. It also provides member countries with up-to-date information, shared data, models and expertise. The Working Party assesses nuclear modelling improvement needs and addresses these needs by initiating joint efforts. The WPMM will review and evaluate the multi-scale modelling and simulation techniques currently employed in the selection of materials used in nuclear systems. It will also provide advice to the nuclear community on the developments needed to meet the requirements of modelling for the design of different nuclear systems.
The WPMM liaises closely with other NEA working groups, especially those operating under the guidance of the Nuclear Science Committee (NSC) in order to ensure the respective work programmes are complementary. Particularly close working relationships are maintained with the Working Party on the Scientific Issues in Fuel Cycle (WPFC).
The WPMM is structured into three parts. The first one will deliver a state-of-the-art of modelling. It is composed of three expert groups.
Work breakdown structure
WPMM expert groups and activities
Expert Group on Multi-scale Modelling Methods (M3)
Expert Group on Multi-scale Modelling of Fuels (M2F)
Expert Group on Structural Materials Modelling (SMM)
Expert Group on Validation and Benchmarks of Methods (VBM)
Expert Group on Primary Radiation Damage (PRD)
Meetings, workshops and conferences
Meeting documents are available in the working area (requires password).
Related links
1st Workshop on Structural Materials for Innovative Nuclear Systems (SMINS-1)
4-6 June 2007, Karlsruhe, Germany.
2nd Workshop on Structural Materials for Innovative Nuclear Systems (SMINS-2)
31 August-3 September 2010, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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Last updated: 20 July 2012