Optimized iteration strategies and data management considerations for fast reactor finite difference diffusion theory codes

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1977 · Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.13182/NSE77-5· OSTI ID:5443528

Ferguson, D R; Derstine, K L

Optimized iteration methods for the solution of large-scale fast reactor finite difference diffusion theory calculations are presented, along with their theoretical basis. The computational and data management considerations that went into their formulation are discussed. The methods utilized include a variant of the Chebyshev acceleration technique applied to the outer fission source iterations and an optimized block successive overrelaxation method for the within-group iterations. The performance of a computer code employing these methods is compared with that of several existing production diffusion theory codes for a range of typical problems.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL
• OSTI ID: 5443528
• Journal Information: Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 64:2; ISSN NSENA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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