Experimental Testing for Verification and Validation of Design Tools for Molten Salt Reactor Technology Development
Open for Proposals
Project Type
Coordinated Research ProjectProject Code
I31043
CRP
2425
Approved Date
25/02/2026Project Status
New - Collecting or Evaluating proposalsDescription
The CRP will focus on experimental data from test facilities and design modelling tools that are used in the development and/or licensing of molten salt reactors (MSR) technology. In this CRP, participating Member States will conduct exchange of expertise, experience, and consolidated information on experimental testing and code-to-code benchmarking performed for validation of design and design related modelling tools in the framework of technology development for MSRs including their associated fuel cycle facilities. The deadline to submit proposals is 10 August 2026.
Objectives
The overall objective of this CRP is to coordinate an exchange of expertise and state of the art research using experimental testing facilities and tools for modelling of multiphysics, chemical, and thermodynamic phenomena to support MSR technology development for various applications.
To assess state-of-the-art in the area of experimental testing and multiphysics tools for neutronics-thermo-hydraulics analysis of MSR;
To assess the progress in the development of simulation methods for MSR operational and transient behaviours including fuel salt matrix retention in severe accidents;
To perform burnup analysis including circulation of precursors of delayed neutrons and fission product distribution in MSR plant essential for safety and non-proliferation at normal and accidental conditions;
To perform radiation damage analysis of MSR graphite and metallic structural components;
To study tritium behaviour in MSR plant;
To investigate thermodynamics fuel salt properties and perform analysis of compatibility of materials in high-temperature environment in MSR.