Driven by the continuing need for electricity, mounting environmental concerns and stringent governmental safety regulations, the nuclear power industry faces maintenance, power uprating and life extension needs for existing nuclear plants that are near the end of their original operating licenses. At the same time, designers and engineers are proposing and deploying innovative nuclear plant designs to meet increased demand. For nearly 40 years, engineers in the nuclear industry have used simulation products from ANSYS as indispensable tools for assessing and profitably running safe, efficient and reliable plant processes and operations. A key ingredient to the value of simulation in the nuclear power industry is its ability to significantly and safely reduce the time and expense involved in the design, optimization, trouble-shooting and repair of nuclear power components and systems.