Derivation of the standard dynamic period equation
The dynamic period equation is the basis of both the reactivity constraint approach to the closed-loop control of reactor power and the control laws that permit adjustments of reactor power to be accomplished in minimum time. This equation may be written in either a standard or an alternative form. The alternative formulation has been derived in a completely rigorous manner. In contrast, the derivation of the standard version has required use of the prompt-jump approximation. The physical significance of the terms in that equation has been noted, and it has been observed that the rate of change of reactivity, not the reactivity itself, is the dominant factor in the control of reactor power.
- Research Organization:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6946755
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8711195-
- Journal Information:
- Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 55; ISSN TANSA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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