Using the theory of small perturbations in performance calculations of the RBMK

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Sov. At. Energy (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5579701

Isaev, N V; Druzhinin, V E; Pogosbekyan, L R; Shmonin, Y V

The theory of small perturbations in reactor physics is discussed and applied to two-dimensional calculations of the RBMK. The classical theory of small perturbations implies considerable errors in calculations because the perturbations cannot be considered small. The modified theory of small perturbations presented here can be used in atomic power stations for determining reactivity effects and reloading rates of channels in reactors and also for assessing the reactivity storage in control rods.

• OSTI ID: 5579701
• Journal Information: Sov. At. Energy (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Vol. 59:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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