VERA-CS Validation Plan

Abstract

The VERA core simulator, VERA-CS, provides the capability for steady-state reactor core simulation for operating nuclear power plant (PWR) conditions across multiple fuel cycles. This capability parallels that of industry core simulators which are typically licensed by the NRC for core design, core surveillance/monitoring activities, and safety-related calculations that support accident analyses. The licensing basis for these codes for these applications is a rigorous process of validating the software against measured data and quantifying the resulting biases and uncertainties. This document provides an initial plan for performing similar activities with VERA-CS, in a manner consistent with benchmarking activities performed in the nuclear industry.