Addition of Central Control Rod in Small Modular Reactor Geometry Using Serpent

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on incorporating a central control rod into a small modular reactor geometry using the Serpent code, specifically referencing the ABV reactor design. Participants seek guidance on the necessary code scripts for geometry configuration and the implementation within a hexagonal lattice structure. Key insights include the importance of understanding Serpent's geometry input format and the specific requirements for modeling control rods effectively.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with Serpent 2.1.30 code for reactor physics simulations
  • Understanding of small modular reactor (SMR) design principles
  • Knowledge of hexagonal lattice geometry in nuclear reactor modeling
  • Experience with control rod modeling techniques in reactor simulations
NEXT STEPS
  • Research Serpent 2.1.30 geometry input specifications for control rods
  • Explore hexagonal lattice configurations in reactor physics
  • Learn about the implementation of control rods in Serpent simulations
  • Investigate case studies of ABV reactor designs for practical insights
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Nuclear engineers, reactor physicists, and researchers involved in small modular reactor design and simulation using the Serpent code.

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Addition of Central Control Rod in Small Modular Reactor Geometry Using Serpent
Dear Experts I would like to create a small modular reactor-like geometry for Serpent code (example: ABV reactor). How can I add a control rod to the center like in the picture below? Which code scripts should I add in the geometry part. And how can I do this in Hexagonal laticce?
 

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