sensitivity analyses of the use of different neutron absorbers on the main safety core parameters in mtr type research reactor
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Abstract
In this paper, three types of operational and industrial absorbers used at research reactors, including Ag-In-Cd alloy, B4C, and Hf are selected for sensitivity analyses. Their integral effects on the main neutronic core parameters important to safety issues are investigated. These parameters are core excess reactivity, shutdown margin, total reactivity worth of control rods, thermal neutron flux, power density distribution, and Power Peaking Factor (PPF). The IAEA 10 MW benchmark core is selected as the case study to verify calculations. A two-dimensional, three-group diffusion model is selected for core calculations. The well-known WIMS-D4 and CITATION reactor codes are used to carry out these calculations. It is found that the largest shutdown margin is gained using the B4C; also the lowest PPF is gained using the Ag-In-Cd alloy. The maximum point power densities belong to the inside fuel regions surrounding the central flux trap (irradiation position), surrounded by control fuel elements, and the peripheral fuel elements beside the graphite reflectors. The greatest and least fluctuation of the point power densities are gained by using B4C and Ag-In-Cd alloy, respectively.
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| Authors | ;RAHELEH KAMYAB |
| Journal | Journal of hazardous materials |
| Year | 2014 |
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10.5516/NET.07.2014.002
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