Simulation for Neutron Transport in PWR Reactor Moderator and Evaluation for Proper Thickness of Light Water Reflector

Nguyen Tuan Khai, Phan Quoc Vuong
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  • Nguyen Tuan Khai Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology 179 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Phan Quoc Vuong Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology 179 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15625/0868-3166/25/1/5661

Keywords:

Monte-Carlo method, neutron transport, pressurized water reactor (PWR), fuel rod, fuel assembly, light water reflector

Abstract

Monte Carlo calculation method can be used for resolving particle transport in matter, and particularly the transport of neutrons in environment of reactor core. The method has become more efficiently because of high accuracy of updated nuclear data and fast development of advanced super-computing system. In this work, we would like to present calculations for kinematical characteristics of neutron transport in a typical configuration of the pressurized water reactor (PWR) fuel assembly based on the Monte-Carlo simulation method. We concentrate in two main results: (1) neutron energy spectrum at fuel rod and (2) optimal thickness of light water reflector.

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Published

21-04-2015

How to Cite

[1]
N. T. Khai and P. Q. Vuong, “Simulation for Neutron Transport in PWR Reactor Moderator and Evaluation for Proper Thickness of Light Water Reflector”, Comm. Phys., vol. 25, no. 1, p. 91, Apr. 2015.

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Received 04-12-2014
Accepted 26-01-2015
Published 21-04-2015

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