Modeling of the SPERT transients using SERPENT2 with time dependent capabilities

Alex Levinsky, Frederick P. Adams, Vinicius N.P. Anghel, Ville Valtavirta

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    Abstract

    The results of the static calculations for the constrained core SPERT-I experiments were found to be close to the experimental data. The reactor period computed from the time dependent calculations is close to the reactor period obtained from the static calculations, but there is some discrepancy with respect to the experimental data. This discrepancy may be explained by the uncertainties in the experimental conditions. The modeling of the T-32 transient in the SPERT-III E-core was performed using the time dependent mode of Serpent2. Very good agreement was observed between the experimental data and the modeling results. The reactor period obtained from the simulations could be brought to the experimental value by small system adjustments consistent with the description of the experiment. The results of the simulations show that Serpent2 in the time dependent mode adequately models the reactor physics part of the transients performed in the SPERT-I and SPERT-III experiments.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2017 ANS Annual Meeting
    EditorsRaymond T. Klann, Kenneth J. Geelhood, Ellen M. Leitschuh, John Fabian
    Place of PublicationLa Grange Park
    PublisherAmerican Nuclear Society (ANS)
    Pages1045-1048
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    EventANS 2017, Annual Meeting - San Francisco, United States
    Duration: 11 Jun 201715 Jun 2017

    Publication series

    SeriesTransactions of the American Nuclear Society
    Volume116
    ISSN0003-018X

    Conference

    ConferenceANS 2017, Annual Meeting
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Francisco
    Period11/06/1715/06/17

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