The generation of few-group constants for fast reactor analysis

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Abstract

A way to generate the few-group cross sections for fast reactor calculation is presented in this paper. It is based on the three steps computational scheme. In the first step, the ultrafine method is used to solve the slowing down equation based on the ultrafine group cross section generated by NJOY. Optional 0D or 1D calculation is used to collapse energy group into broad energy groups. In the second step, the 2D RZ calculation using SN method is performed to obtain the space dependent neutron spectra to collapse broad energy groups into few groups. The anisotropic scattering is well handled by the direct SN calculation. Finally, the full core calculation is performed by using the 3D SN nodal method. The results are compared with continuous energy Monte-Carlo calculation. Both the cross section generated in the first step and the final keff in the last step are compared. The results match well between the three steps calculation and Monte-Carlo calculation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOperations and Maintenance, Aging Management and Plant Upgrades; Nuclear Fuel, Fuel Cycle, Reactor Physics and Transport Theory; Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials; I and C, Digital Controls, and Influence of Human Factors
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791850015
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Event2016 24th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, ICONE 2016 - Charlotte, United States
Duration: 26 Jun 201630 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Nuclear Engineering, Proceedings, ICONE
Volume1

Conference

Conference2016 24th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, ICONE 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharlotte
Period26/06/1630/06/16

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