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Do you know any code for reactor physics study ?
Like PerennialII mentioned, what exactly do you want to do?vatly said:Do you know any code for reactor physics study?
- FORMOSA-P Three-Dimensional/Two-Dimensional Geometry Collapse Methodology purchase the article from ANS.A methodology has been developed whereby a three-dimensional (3-D) geometry, nodal expansion method (NEM), pressurized water reactor (PWR) core simulator model is collapsed to form an equivalent two-dimensional (2-D) geometry model that preserves approximately, but with negligible loss of fidelity, the global quantities and axially integrated reaction rates and surface currents of the 3-D model. In comparison with typical licensed-quality 3-D models, the 2-D collapsed NEM model typically requires a factor of 50 less computational time and exhibits root-mean-square (rms) assembly relative power fraction errors, as compared with the original 3-D model, of 5 × 10-3 over an entire fuel cycle, and average maximum errors over the fuel cycle of 1 × 10-2. The collapse methodology includes a pin reconstruction methodology, which exhibits assemblywise rms pin power errors of 5 × 10-3 and average maximum assemblywise pin power errors of 1.2 × 10-2. When coupled with FORMOSA-P's existing assembly power response generalized perturbation theory reactor core simulator, this permits loading-pattern evaluations at a speed approximately 100 to 150 times faster than full, 3-D models, providing the computational efficiency needed for efficient incore fuel management optimization using stochastic methods.
http://laws.lanl.gov/x5/MCNP/index.htmlPhysics71 said:How i can get Registered version of Reactor code MCNP to utilize it for research purposes?
Reactor physics study is a branch of nuclear engineering that focuses on understanding the behavior of nuclear reactors through principles of physics, such as nuclear reactions, fission, and radiation transport.
Coding is important in reactor physics study because it allows for the simulation and analysis of complex physical phenomena that occur in nuclear reactors. This helps engineers and scientists to design, optimize, and operate reactors more efficiently and safely.
Some coding tips for reactor physics study include using a high-level language such as Python or MATLAB, understanding the underlying physical principles and equations, and using efficient algorithms and data structures to handle large amounts of data and calculations.
Yes, there are several codes and software used in reactor physics study, such as SCALE, MCNP, and Serpent. These codes are specifically designed for nuclear reactor analysis and have been extensively tested and validated by the scientific community.
No, coding is not the only aspect of reactor physics study. It is an important tool, but reactor physics study also involves theoretical and experimental research, data analysis, and design and operation of nuclear reactors.