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facilities, but also a short introduction will be provided to the special instrumentation
needed for liquid-metal experimental facilities. Chapters 4–6 will deal with the dif-
ferent simulation methods that can be applied for liquid-metal-cooled systems at dif-
ferent scales. First, Chapter 4 deals with system code methods. Subsequently,
Chapter 5 describes the subchannel approach. And finally, Chapter 6 will elaborate
in-depth about the various modern computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approaches
ranging from high-fidelity approaches to pragmatic approaches that are directed
toward application in the design support and safety analysis of liquid-metal-cooled
systems. Chapter 7 explains the combination of simulation tools suitable for various
scales in a multiscale simulation approach by coupling the individual tools. Chapters 8
and 9 deal with the important aspects how tools should be used. This includes aspects
as verification, validation, uncertainty quantification, and the application of best prac-
tice guidelines. These aspects are important in any kind of evaluation and are not lim-
ited to applications for liquid-metal nuclear reactors only. However, within these
chapters, general aspects will be discussed with a focus on the specific issues that
may arise from the liquid-metal nuclear applications we are dealing with. Finally,
Chapter 10 presents a short summary, conclusions, and future recommendations.

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