Idaho National Laboratory showcases FENIX, an open-source multiphysics framework advancing fusion energy through high-fidelity modeling of plasma-facing components.
U.S. Department of Energy
About the Webinar
This session introduced FENIX (Fusion ENergy Integrated multiphys-X), an advanced open-source multiphysics framework designed to accelerate the deployment of fusion energy. Developed under DOE’s NEAMS program and built on the MOOSE (Multiphysics Object-Oriented Simulation Environment) framework, FENIX enables high-fidelity modeling and simulation of plasma-facing components critical to fusion systems.
Key Topics Covered
- Integration of MOOSE capabilities, including heat transfer, thermomechanics, thermal hydraulics, electromagnetics, and plasma kinetics
- Coupling with specialized MOOSE-based applications such as Cardinal (neutronics) and TMAP8 (tritium transport)
- Collaborative development supported by modular design, open-source licensing, and rigorous software quality assurance
Featured Speakers
- Pierre-Clément A. Simon – Idaho National Laboratory
- Casey T. Icenhour – Idaho National Laboratory