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MINER: Three-dimensional multi-group finite-difference and nodal method for CANDU® applications

  • Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

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Abstract

A new flux-solver code named MINER Solver has been developed in order to overcome some of the built-in limitations of the RFSP core-analysis code. The MINER code includes both a finite-difference solver and a nodal method solver. Both solvers have multi-group capabilities with ADFs (Assembly Discontinuity Factors). The MINER code can be used independently to solve benchmark problems, or can be used with RFSP to solve full-core problems. In this paper, the accuracy of the MINER code is demonstrated by using it to solve a set of standard benchmark problems with both the FDM (Finite-Difference Method) and the nodal method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCanadian Nuclear Society - 30th Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference and 33rd CNS/CNA Student Conference 2009
Pages895-908
Number of pages14
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event30th Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference and 33rd CNS/CNA Student Conference 2009 - Calgary, AB, Canada
Duration: 31 May 20093 Jun 2009

Publication series

NameCanadian Nuclear Society - 30th Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference and 33rd CNS/CNA Student Conference 2009
Volume2

Conference

Conference30th Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference and 33rd CNS/CNA Student Conference 2009
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityCalgary, AB
Period31/05/093/06/09

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