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A three-dimensional neutronics model for reactor training simulators

Journal Article · · Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5706934
A training simulator that duplicates a Savannah River Plant (SRP) reactor control room is currently under construction. Because of the complexity of the SRP reactor control and instrumentation systems, a multinode neutronics model is necessary in order to simulate the reactor core behavior. A 240-node core model, using a semi-implicit (SI) solution technique, has been developed to fill that need. The SI model has been tested with a range of transients and is found to provide an accurate simulation with the potential of running significantly faster than real time on the reactor simulator minicomputer complex.
Research Organization:
E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company, Savannah River Laboratory, Aiken, SC 29808
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-76SR00001
OSTI ID:
5706934
Journal Information:
Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 92:3; ISSN NSENA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English