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Uncertainties of the ENDF/B-V /sup 238/U unresolved resonance parameters in the range 4 keV < E < 45. 18 keV (MAT = 1398, MF = 2, MT = 251)

Journal Article · · Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5995198
It is a common practice in ENDF/B to represent neutron cross sections in the unresolved resonance region by specifying the average values and distribution laws of resonance parameters. This formalism allows the calculation of resonance self-shielding and of the variation of resonance self-shielding with temperature, two important reactor parameters. For many applications it is necessary to estimate the uncertainties in these model average resonance parameters. A possible approach to derive such uncertainties is described, using as an example the ENDF/B-V representation of /sup 238/U in the range from 4 to 45 keV.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA). Engineering Physics and Mathematics Div.
OSTI ID:
5995198
Journal Information:
Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 101:3; ISSN NSENA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English