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Singular perturbation analysis of the neutron transport equation

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/393304· OSTI ID:393304
 [1];  [2]
  1. Westinghouse Savannah River Co., Aiken, SC (United States)
  2. Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI (United States)
A singular perturbation technique is applied to the one-speed, one- dimensional neutron transport equation with isotropic scattering. Our technique extends previous singular perturbation applications to higher-order and reduces the transport problem to a series of diffusion theory problems in the interior medium and a series of analytically solvable transport problems in the boundary layers. Asymptotic matching links the two solutions, yielding boundary conditions and a composite expansion valid throughout the media. Our formulation generates an accurate correction for the material interface condition used in global diffusion theory calculations.
Research Organization:
Westinghouse Savannah River Co., Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-89SR18035
OSTI ID:
393304
Report Number(s):
NMP-PLS--9600107; CONF-961103--21; ON: TI97060008
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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