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Importance of the uranium-238 inelastic transfer matrix for fast-reactor analysis

Journal Article · · Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7340004
The /sup 238/U inelastic scattering was modified to reflect the recently recommended larger values for the 45-keV (2/sup +/) and 146-keV (4/sup +/) levels. The partial inelastic cross sections for the other levels given in ENDF/B-IV between 0.8 and 3.7 MeV were accordingly decreased such as to keep the total inelastic cross section unchanged. To investigate the consequences of these modifications three fast-neutron assemblies have been analyzed. The above modifications result in a general improvement between calculated and measured fast-reactor parameters.
Research Organization:
General Electric Co., Sunnyvale, CA
OSTI ID:
7340004
Journal Information:
Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 60:3; ISSN NSENA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English