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Template engine applied to rapid modeling

Lefebvre, R. A.·Marshall, W. J.
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Modeling complex problems can require a significant effort, be subject to human error, and contain repeated patterns of input. SCALE 6.2 and the Used Nuclear Fuel-Storage, Transportation and Disposal Analysis Resource and Data System (UNF-ST-DARDS) have attempted to mitigate these problems with the use of a template engine and template syntax. The template syntax allows redundant input to be consolidated into its simplest pattern and parameterized on the parts that change, reducing effort and likelihood of errors and encapsulating user experience into a reusable model component. This paper presents a summary of rapid modeling benefits and techniques that are facilitated when using templates. Specifically, this paper will discuss how these are applied in conducting as-loaded spent nuclear fuel canister criticality calculations using UNF-ST-DARDS and model perturbation and sampling using SCALE 6.2. (authors)

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Lefebvre, R. A., Marshall, W. J.. 2017-07-01. Template engine applied to rapid modeling. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/22973025

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