Noise analysis method for monitoring the moderator temperature coefficient of pressurized water reactors. 1; Theory

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991 · Nuclear Science and Engineering; (United States)

OSTI ID:5461154

Thomas, Jr, J R; Herr, J D; Wood, D S ^[1]

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1. Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ., Mechanical Engineering Dept., Blacksburg, VA (US)

In this paper a method is described for monitoring the moderator temperature coefficient of reactivity of pressurized water reactors based on the correlation of fluctuations in in-core neutron detector and core-exit thermocouple signals. The theoretical basis of the method is explained.

• OSTI ID: 5461154
• Journal Information: Nuclear Science and Engineering; (United States), Vol. 108:4; ISSN 0029-5639
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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