SOURCE 2.0: A Computer Program to Calculate Fission Product Release from Multiple Fuel Elements for Accident Scenarios

Abstract

SOURCE 2.0 is a computer code being jointly developed within the Canadian nuclear industry. It will model the necessary mechanisms required to calculate the fission product release for a variety of accident scenarios, including large break loss of coolant accidents with or without emergency coolant injection. This paper presents the origin of SOURCE 2.0, describes the code structure, the fission product mechanisms modelled, and the quality assurance procedures that are being followed during the code's life cycle.