Asian Modelica and FMI Conference 2026

Hao Hong


Sessions

09-21
13:50
25min
A Modelica-based Fluid Library for Small Modular Reactors: Design and Verification
Sixin Liu, Hao Hong, Hong Lv

While Modelica has become a standard for multi-domain modeling in various complex engineering fields, professional and systematic model libraries specifically tailored for the nuclear power sector remain scarce. To bridge this gap, this paper presents the development of a specialized Modelica fluid component library for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) systems. Serving as a critical module within the broader CGN_NHR library, this framework bridges the gap between fundamental fluid mechanisms, equipment-level modeling, and system-level assembly. We detail the library’s architecture, design philosophy, and the mathematical formulation of its core components. To verify its validity and reliability, a systemlevel model was constructed and benchmarked against the industry-standard RELAP5 model. Comparative results confirm that the proposed library offers high efficiency and accuracy, establishing a robust technical foundation for the rapid design, simulation, and verification of nuclear power systems.

Nuclear Power Systems
Energy (R2002)
09-21
14:15
25min
Research on Dynamic Simulation of Nuclear Power Steam Generator Based on Modelica
Hao Hong, Sixin Liu, Hong Lv

As the pivotal equipment connecting the primary and secondary loops of pressurized water reactor nuclear power plants, the dynamic thermo-hydraulic characteristics of the nuclear steam generator are directly related to the safe and stable operation of the unit. However, traditional modeling approaches suffer from poor versatility and low efficiency, making it difficult to meet the R&D demands for diverse application scenarios and iterative optimization. Addressing these bottlenecks, this paper proposes a modular modeling and dynamic simulation method for nuclear steam generators based on the Modelica language. First, based on a hierarchical modeling approach, component-level models covering plena, pipes, heat structures, steam-water separators, and feedwater plena are constructed to achieve free configuration and visual simulation modeling. Second, according to the operating principles and structure of the nuclear steam generator, a complete dynamic simulation model is assembled using these component-level models. Finally, the established model is validated against the RELAP5 code to verify the effectiveness and reliability of the proposed method. The results indicate that the Modelica-based steam generator simulation model combines high accuracy with high efficiency, providing significant technical support for the rapid design and verification of nuclear power systems.

Nuclear Power Systems
Energy (R2002)
09-22
13:50
25min
Research on Modeling and Simulation of Integrated Energy System Platform Based on OpenModelica
Yuan Yao, Xiaomeng Dong, Hong Lv, Hao Hong, Wenji Li

Integrated energy-system models become difficult to reuse when electrical signals, thermal-fluid states, supervisory logic, and evaluation variables are coupled through inconsistent interfaces. This paper presents an OpenModelica platform with unit-explicit cross-domain connectors, graphically encapsulated component models, and a reusable library for renewable generation, conversion, and storage. The thermal loop employs Modelica.Fluid ports and a temperature-dependent SolarSalt medium, while the wind and photovoltaic components expose available, delivered, and curtailed power to support source-level curtailment feedback from the energy-management system. A DASSL-based workflow is applied to a full-year Dunhuang case and complementary parameter-variation cases. The annual simulation maintains complete park electric-load supply, achieves a heat-load satisfaction rate of 90.16%, and yields an electric LCOE of 0.307 CNY/kWh. Statevariable and sensitivity analyses indicate that renewablesource and battery sizing govern electrical absorption and economics, whereas winter thermal-storage availability and heat-side capacity constrain thermal reliability. The platform therefore links reusable Modelica implementation with long-horizon system evaluation without requiring topology-specific reformulation.

Energy System Modeling
Energy (R2002)