Abstract
Monte Carlo multi-physics modeling of reactor transients is being made feasible by the advancement of computer capacities. Developments have recently been made in the area of dynamic Monte Carlo methods, and corresponding new algorithms have been implemented in a number of transport codes. In particular, a time-dependent simulation mode has been implemented in the Serpent 2 code. This paper is focused on time-dependent simulations of the SPERT experiments. The results of reactor-physics simulations are presented. The modeling has been performed using Serpent 2. The results of the reactor physics simulations without fuel temperature feedback are in very good agreement with the experimental data.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 80-98 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Annals of Nuclear Energy |
| Volume | 125 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2019 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
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Keywords
- Pressurized water reactor
- Reactor kinetics
- Reactor period
- Reactor transient
- Serpent
- Time-dependent Monte Carlo
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Modeling of the SPERT transients using Serpent 2 with time-dependent capabilities. / Levinsky, Alex (Corresponding Author); Valtavirta, Ville; Adams, Frederick P.; Anghel, Vinicius N.P.
In: Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 125, 03.2019, p. 80-98.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Modeling of the SPERT transients using Serpent 2 with time-dependent capabilities
AU - Levinsky, Alex
AU - Valtavirta, Ville
AU - Adams, Frederick P.
AU - Anghel, Vinicius N.P.
PY - 2019/3
Y1 - 2019/3
N2 - Monte Carlo multi-physics modeling of reactor transients is being made feasible by the advancement of computer capacities. Developments have recently been made in the area of dynamic Monte Carlo methods, and corresponding new algorithms have been implemented in a number of transport codes. In particular, a time-dependent simulation mode has been implemented in the Serpent 2 code. This paper is focused on time-dependent simulations of the SPERT experiments. The results of reactor-physics simulations are presented. The modeling has been performed using Serpent 2. The results of the reactor physics simulations without fuel temperature feedback are in very good agreement with the experimental data.
AB - Monte Carlo multi-physics modeling of reactor transients is being made feasible by the advancement of computer capacities. Developments have recently been made in the area of dynamic Monte Carlo methods, and corresponding new algorithms have been implemented in a number of transport codes. In particular, a time-dependent simulation mode has been implemented in the Serpent 2 code. This paper is focused on time-dependent simulations of the SPERT experiments. The results of reactor-physics simulations are presented. The modeling has been performed using Serpent 2. The results of the reactor physics simulations without fuel temperature feedback are in very good agreement with the experimental data.
KW - Pressurized water reactor
KW - Reactor kinetics
KW - Reactor period
KW - Reactor transient
KW - Serpent
KW - Time-dependent Monte Carlo
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DO - 10.1016/j.anucene.2018.09.038
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VL - 125
SP - 80
EP - 98
JO - Annals of Nuclear Energy
JF - Annals of Nuclear Energy
SN - 0306-4549
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