Development of the pile oscillation method for the determination of integral cross section data at the AKR-2 training and research reactor [PDF]
EPJ Web of ConferencesThe development of Generation-IV reactors requires validated low uncertainty nuclear data for novel materials. To address this, the pile oscillation method for measuring integral absorption cross sections has been developed at the AKR-2 research reactor ...
Knospe Alexander +4 more
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Second order of average current nodal expansion method for the neutron noise simulation
Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2021 The aim of this work is to prepare a neutron noise calculator based on the second order of average current nodal expansion method (ACNEM). Generally, nodal methods have the ability to fulfill the neutronic analysis with adequate precision using coarse ...
N. Poursalehi, A. Abed
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A FINITE ELEMENT METHOD FOR NEUTRON NOISE ANALYSIS IN HEXAGONAL REACTORS [PDF]
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2021 The early detection of anomalies through the analysis of the neutron noise recorded by incore and ex-core instrumentation gives the possibility to take proper actions before such problems lead to safety concerns or impact plant availability. The study of
Vidal-Ferràndiz A. +4 more
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Are the comfort classes noise and vibration levels on board really suitable?
, 2021 In shipbuilding industry, comfort is a relevant issue both for crew members and passengers. A comfortable environment enables crew members to perform accurately their tasks and it is an effective factor contributing to the satisfaction of passengers ...
Flavia D'Agostin +2 more
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Sensitivity and Uncertainty Calculations in Support of the Noise Analysis of the TAPIRO Reactor [PDF]
EPJ Web of ConferencesIn the framework of an assessment of the application of neutron noise methodologies to the TAPIRO reactor, sensitivity and uncertainty analyses on impacting nuclear data for this experimental reactor have been performed using the Serpent Monte Carlo code.
Aimetta Alex, Dulla Sandra
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Noise: towards a definition [PDF]
The research aims to explore the perceptual affects of noise on the relationship between performers, their instruments and listeners. The portfolio of compositions and accompanying thesis demonstrates the results of this treatment of sound and space ...
Riley, Thomas Richard
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ACCELERATION OF A 2-DIMENSIONAL, 2-ENERGY GROUP NEUTRON NOISE SOLVER BASED ON A DISCRETE ORDINATES METHOD IN THE FREQUENCY DOMAIN [PDF]
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2021 The acceleration of the convergence rate is studied for a neutron transport solver to simulate 2-D, 2-energy-group neutron noise problems in the frequency domain.
Yi Huaiqian +2 more
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Ten springs of experiments in CROCUS [PDF]
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2023 Around a decade ago, a new team rebuilt experimental research at EPFL’s nuclear facilities, and in particular in the CROCUS nuclear reactor. After a broad investigation and open discussions with colleagues from the nuclear community, a number of ...
Lamirand Vincent
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MODELLING AND ANALYSIS OF FUEL ASSEMBLY VIBRATIONAL MODES IN PWRS USING SIMULATE-3K [PDF]
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2021 Some of the KWU pre-KONVOI PWRs operating across Europe saw a systematic increase in the neutron noise levels over several cycles in the last decade, and subsequently, core internals’ movements, especially vibrations of fuel assemblies with specific ...
Verma V. +3 more
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Optimization of automatic power control of pulsed reactor IBR-2M in the presence of instability
Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2022 The paper presents the main results of computational and experimental optimization of the automatic power control system (AС) of the IBR-2M pulsed reactor in the presence of a high level of oscillatory instability.
Yu.N. Pepelyshev, Sumkhuu Davaasuren
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