Validation of multipoint kinetics model against 3D Trikin Code

Validation of multipoint kinetics formulation for RELAP5 code has been carried out against 3D TRIKIN code. Core behavior of an asymmetric reactivity transient has been simulated through artificial tuning of lattice constants in 3D code. Individual node normalized reactivity has been conserved and power estimates from multipoint model have been compared with 3D simulation. It has been observed that localized peak power estimates from multipoint simulation are on higher side and therefore are conservative in nature. Improvements in multipoint formulation in regards to evolving coupling coefficients and involving more number of nodes can help in improving its accuracy to some extent. (author)