L-3 MAPPS’ Comet™ and Comet Plus™ are advanced models for the simulation of reactor neutron kinetics based on a rigorous application of first principle physics and advanced numerical techniques. The models have been installed worldwide on numerous simulators currently certified for...

Due to events in Japan in the wake of the 11 March, 2011 earthquake and tsunami, nuclear regulators throughout the world will now more closely scrutinize the capability of nuclear power plant operators to manage situations caused by beyond-design-basis and severe accidents. This close scrutiny will require...