The nonlinear dynamics of the Oklo natural reactor

Journal Article · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5963012

Bilanovic, Z; Harms, A A

An analysis of the Oklo natural reactor, a self-sustaining and self-regulating critical assembly that existed some 2 billion years ago in Gabon, Africa, is presented. Nonlinear continuous dif ferential and nonlinear discrete iterative formulations are established and selected parameter characterizations identified. Conceivable power oscillations are calculated and discussed. Some implications of nonlinear mappings for nuclear simulation are suggested.

• Research Organization: McMaster University, Department of Engineering Physics, Hamilton, Ontario
• OSTI ID: 5963012
• Journal Information: Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States), Vol. 91:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
OKLO PHENOMENON
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
NONLINEAR PROBLEMS
REACTOR KINETICS
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
ITERATIVE METHODS
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
TOPOLOGICAL MAPPING
EQUATIONS
KINETICS
MAPPING
NATURAL NUCLEAR REACTORS
SIMULATION
TRANSFORMATIONS
220100* - Nuclear Reactor Technology- Theory & Calculation