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Behavior of neutron noise during the first and second fuel cycles of Sequoyah-1 PWR

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OSTI ID:6265037
Ex-core neutron detector noise has been utilized extensively to monitor core support barrel (CSB) vibrations. Previous studies have found that only moderate increases in neutron noise normally occur over a fuel cycle in the frequency ranges associated with CBS motion. In order to observe long-term changes in the neutron noise under varying conditions, noise signals at Sequoyah-1, a Westinghouse 1150-MW(e) pressurized water reactor (PWR), were monitored continuously during the entire first fuel cycle and approximately three months of the second fuel cycle.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA); Tennessee Univ., Knoxville (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6265037
Report Number(s):
CONF-841017-3; ON: DE85002476
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English