NSAM-1 is an autonomous demo designed to help you understand how to mitigate severe accidents in a nuclear environment. The tool focuses on early collapse detection and passive recovery methods during specific scenarios. This is a simulation-only application that allows users to explore safety measures in a safe virtual space. NSAM-1 is open-source and complies with the MIT License, making it accessible for everyone.
To run NSAM-1 effectively, your system should meet the following requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later, or any recent Linux distribution.
- Processor: Dual-core CPU or better.
- Memory: At least 4 GB of RAM.
- Storage: Minimum of 500 MB of free space.
- Software:
- Python 3.7 or newer
- OpenFOAM 8 or newer
- RELAP5 (for best experience)
Ensure all required software is installed for a seamless experience.
- Early Warning Detection: Identifies collapse scenarios swiftly to aid in decision-making.
- Passive Recovery Methods: Demonstrates strategies for recovery during loss of heat sink events.
- Simulation Environment: Offers a safe platform to run various scenarios without real-world risks.
- Open Source: Contributes to community knowledge in nuclear safety and accident management.
- User-Friendly Interface: Designed for ease of use, allowing non-technical users to navigate with confidence.
To download NSAM-1, visit our Releases page. You will find the latest version available for download.
- Click on the link above to navigate to the Releases page.
- Look for the latest version (e.g., NSAM-1 v1.0).
- Click the package that matches your operating system to start the download.
- Once downloaded, locate the file (usually in your "Downloads" folder).
- Follow the installation instructions in the next section.
Once you have installed NSAM-1, follow these steps to start using it:
- Launch the application by double-clicking the NSAM-1 icon.
- After the application opens, you will see a user-friendly interface.
- Select a scenario from the menu. You can choose from various options designed to simulate different accident conditions.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to run simulations. Observe how the application detects potential issues and suggests recovery actions.
- Review the results displayed at the end of each simulation to understand the effectiveness of the employed methods.
If you encounter any issues or have questions regarding NSAM-1, feel free to reach out. Here's how you can get support:
- Visit our GitHub Issues page to report problems.
- Check through existing issues for solutions.
- For general inquiries, contact us through the contact form provided in the repository.
NSAM-1 is open-source software released under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the code, as long as you include the original copyright notice and license in any copies of the software.
For more detailed information, you can view the full license in the repository.