Comparison of two and three dimensional calculations of super prompt critical excursions

A. Birkhofer, A. Schmidt, W. Werner

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Abstract

Calculations of super prompt critical excursions induced by ramp variation of absorption cross sections are performed in various geometries. The time behavior of neutron flux and fuel temperature is analyzed, especially with regard to their dependence on geometry and rod velocity. The evaluations establish the need for genuine three-dimensional calculations to predict peak flux and temperature distributions for situations where space-dependent feedback effects are essential.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7-12
Number of pages6
JournalNuclear Technology
Volume24
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1974

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