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Multi-objective optimization of PWR core design using NSGA-II in RAVEN’s optimization framework

Conference ·
OSTI ID:2440147

Designing an PWR loading pattern is a combinatorial problem challenging to solve by brute force or traditional methods due to the sheer amount of possible combination, and constraints. Nature-inspired algorithms, such as the genetic algorithm, have demonstrated the potential to tackle this problem. The goal of this work was to improve and demonstrate the capabilities for constrained, multi-objective optimization (MOO) of loading patterns using NSGA-II in RAVEN’s optimization framework.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
58
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-05ID14517
OSTI ID:
2440147
Report Number(s):
INL/EXP-24-79750-Rev000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English