Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering

The paper aims to provide a comprehensive review on the achievements made on moving particle semi-implicit (MPS) method and the applications in nuclear engineering. The state-of-the-art advancements in stability and accuracy, boundary conditions, surface tension, multiphase flow , fluid–structure interaction and multi-resolution technique are discussed. The applications in nuclear reactor fundamental thermal hydraulics and melt behaviors in severe accident are summarized. The drawbacks, current challenges, future developments and potential application areas of MPS method are highlighted. • A comprehensive review on the achievements made on MPS method and the applications in nuclear engineering. • The state-of-the-art advancements in stability and accuracy, boundary conditions, surface tension, multiphase flow, fluid–structure interaction and multi-resolution technique. • The applications in nuclear reactor fundamental thermal hydraulics and melt behavior in severe accident. • The drawbacks, current challenges, future developments and potential application areas of MPS method.

A review on MPS method developments and applications in nuclear engineering