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== Overview ==

[[File:ATR MPMG.png|thumb|300px|This is an image of a model developed by the Multiphysics Methods Group of [[Idaho National Laboratory]]'s [[Advanced Test Reactor]]]]

The Multipyhsics Methods Group (MMG) is a program at Idaho National Laboratory (under the U.S. Department of Energy) that uses modeling software to simulate complex physical and chemical reactions inside nuclear reactors. The ultimate goal of the program is to use these simulation tools to enable more efficient use of nuclear fuel, resulting in lower electricity costs and less waste products. <ref> https://inlportal.inl.gov/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=3386&mode=2 |title=Multiphysics Methods Group: Research |accessdate=2009-06-29 |publisher=Idaho National Laboratory</ref>

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== Areas of Study ==

[[File:ATR MPMG.png|thumb|300px|This is an image of a model developed by the Multiphysics Methods Group of [[Idaho National Laboratory]]'s [[Advanced Test Reactor]]]]

The MMG focuses on problems within nuclear reactors related to fuel degradation and aging as well as heat transfer. It is also an important effort in better understanding and improving the abilities of computer modeling software. The group states three main objectives, "The mission of the Multiphysics Methods Group is to support the INL goal to advance the U.S. nuclear energy endeavor by:<br />

* Furthering the state of computational nuclear engineering