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2. Learn about Neutron Transport Theory and Point Reactor Kinetics #26

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yardasol opened this issue Dec 12, 2024 · 0 comments
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2. Learn about Neutron Transport Theory and Point Reactor Kinetics #26

yardasol opened this issue Dec 12, 2024 · 0 comments
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We will compare our high-fidelity time-dependent random ray transport approach with point kinetics. It will be useful to at least take a brief look at transport and diffusion, and understand the terms in the equations.

Objectives

  • Understand the mathematical basis for neutron transport theory
  • Understand the mathematical basis for the point reactor equation
  • Understand the importance of delayed neutrons and delayed neutron precursors.

Guiding Questions

  1. What does each term in the neutron transport equation describe?
  2. What approximations go in to the point reactor equation? When does it fail?
  3. Why are delayed neutrons important for nuclear reactors?

Readings

  • Duderstadt and Hamilton pg. 16-22 (start at microscopic cross sections)
  • D&H pg 60-67 (energy spectrum, prompt vs delayed neutrons)
  • D&H pg 75-86 (multiplication factor)
  • D&H pg 102-123 (transport overview)
  • D&H pg 233-242 (kinetics and the point reactor equation)

Resources

James J. Duderstadt, Louis J. Hamilton - Nuclear Reactor Analysis-Wiley (1976).pdf
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@yardasol yardasol changed the title Learn about Neutron Diffusion Theory and Point Reactor Kinetics 2. Learn about Neutron Diffusion Theory and Point Reactor Kinetics Jan 21, 2025
@yardasol yardasol changed the title 2. Learn about Neutron Diffusion Theory and Point Reactor Kinetics 2. Learn about Neutron Transport Theory and Point Reactor Kinetics Jan 21, 2025
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