ML21230A363

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Xlpr Maintenance
ML21230A363
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Issue date: 08/18/2021
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NRC/RES/DE
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Homiack M
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xLPR Version 2.2 Maintenance xLPR User Group Meeting August 18, 2021 1

Overview

  • EPRI and the U.S. NRC have committed to maintaining and enhancing the xLPR probabilistic fracture mechanics code
  • Through the development and release of the code, maintenance requests have been collected from users and developers

- Users can report problems and request new features and enhancements by submitting them to both xlpr@nrc.gov and xlpr@epri.com

- Process is detailed in Section 5.2 of the User Manual

  • Maintenance activities are controlled by an xLPR-specific Software Maintenance Plan 2

Current Maintenance Activities

  • A new xLPR maintenance cycle is in progress that will develop Version 2.2 of the code
  • The current maintenance cycle will correct known issues identified through the leak-before-break application work and incorporate enhancements from early user feedback

- Known issues are detailed in the Release Information included with the User Manual

  • Goal is not to make substantial changes as the maintenance team is aware that users are still learning the intricacies of the code 3

Code Enhancements

  • Code enhancements are intended to improve the user experience and address obsolescence issues
  • Intended upgrades include:

- Framework upgrade

  • Target upgrade to GoldSim 12.1

- Current version of xLPR runs on GoldSim Version 11.1.7

- Module updates

- Preprocessor compatibility with 64-bit Excel

- User Manual updates

- Additional user options 4

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