Development of element functions and design optimization procedures for knowledge- and AI-aided advanced reactor lifecycle optimization method, ARKADIA

Tanaka, Masaaki  ; Enuma, Yasuhiro  ; Okano, Yasushi; Uchibori, Akihiro ; Yokoyama, Kenji   ; Seki, Akiyuki   ; Wakai, Takashi ; Asayama, Tai 

The outline and development status of element functions and design optimization process in ARKADIA to transform advanced nuclear reactor design to meet expectations of a safe, economic, and sustainable carbon-free energy source are introduced. It is also briefly explained that ARKADIA will realize Artificial Intelligence (AI)-aided integrated numerical analysis to offer the best possible solutions for the design and operation of a nuclear plant including optimization of safety equipment, and merge state-of-the-art numerical simulation technologies and a knowledge base that stores data and insights from past nuclear reactor development projects and R&Ds with AI technologies.