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A nodal expansion method for the neutron diffusion equation in cylindrical geometry

Conference ·
OSTI ID:459263
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  1. Institute of Physics and Power Engineering, Obninsk (Russian Federation)
A polynomial nodal expansion method (NEM) is applied to solve multigroup diffusion equations in cylindrical R-Z geometry, Fourth-order polynomials are used to approximate one dimensional (1D) transverse integrated fluxes. The special set of the basis functions is used in R-direction. The transverse integrated leakages are approximated by both constant and quadratic polynomials. Preliminary efficiency evaluation of the NEM is carried out for a fast breeder reactor (FBR) model problem. Results indicate computational efficiency of NEM in comparison with finite-difference method (FDM).
OSTI ID:
459263
Report Number(s):
CONF-950420--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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