The discussion centers on the concept of doubling time for breeder reactors, exploring its relationship with factors such as power, original fissile load, and breeding ratio (BR). Participants seek to understand the theoretical and practical implications of these relationships, as well as resources for further reading.
Participants express differing views on the relationship between breeding ratio and reactor power, with some asserting independence while others seek clarification on formulas and dependencies. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the exact expression for doubling time.
Limitations include the dependence of doubling time on multiple variables that are not fully defined or agreed upon, as well as the lack of a clear formula for calculating doubling time in terms of breeding ratio.
This discussion may be useful for students and professionals interested in nuclear engineering, particularly those focusing on breeder reactor design and operation.
..QuantumPion said:If the breeding ratio is 1.2 then it would take approximately 4 cycles to end up with double the feed (1.2^4 = 2.07). The breeding ratio is not related to the power of the reactor, only its nuclear design characteristics.