GALE 3.2 Release Notes

Version 3.2 - Released 09/30/2019:

Code/File Changes:

  • Commented out the GALE09 modeling parameters in the Fortran subroutines for both the PWR (PWRGE, and PWRLE) and BWR (BWRGE and BWRLE) versions of GALE.
  • Changed the default reactor coolant source term to ANSI/ANS-18.1-1999 for both the PWR (PWRGE, and PWRLE) and BWR (BWRGE and BWRLE) versions of GALE.

Graphical User Interface (GUI) Changes:

  • Changed the “GALE Version” input selection on the Introductory Screen so that the default value is “GALE86” which is greyed out and cannot be changed.
  • Changed the “ANS 18.1 Version” default value to the “1999” version with drop down menu options allowing for the user two select either ANSI/ANS-18.1 version “1984” or “2016” in lieu of the “1999” default version