Looking for suggestions with FRAPCON

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The discussion centers around a Nuclear Engineering student seeking guidance on using the executable versions of FRAPCON (V3.4 and V3.5) for research related to VVER-1000 reactors. Suggestions include conducting sensitivity studies on input parameters to analyze their effects on outputs like cladding strain and rod internal pressure. The importance of having detailed power histories for effective comparisons of fuel management strategies is emphasized, particularly between different operational cycles. The student expresses interest in potentially developing their own code based on FRAPCON's manual, despite lacking access to the source code. Overall, the focus is on leveraging available resources to contribute to research in fuel management for VVER reactors.
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hi all.
I am a student of Nuclear Engineering. i don't have access to FRAPCON's source to make some changes and make it suitable for my studying but I have access to executable version of FRAPCON. I'm looking for some suggestions to work with FRAPCON on WWER reactors that help me to publish a paper.
colud you help me?
thank you
 
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What version of Frapcon?

Without introducing new models that requires access to the source code, it's not clear what one would publish.

One can do sensitivity studies on inputs and input options regarding impact on outputs, e.g., cladding strain and rod internal pressure.

One would need some detailed power histories for a reasonable comparison of effect of power operation and fuel management strategy, e.g., comparing annual cycles with 18 or 24 month cycles. Does one plant to model VVER-1000 type fuel, or VVER-440, or some other type?
 
Astronuc said:
What version of Frapcon?

Without introducing new models that requires access to the source code, it's not clear what one would publish.

One can do sensitivity studies on inputs and input options regarding impact on outputs, e.g., cladding strain and rod internal pressure.

One would need some detailed power histories for a reasonable comparison of effect of power operation and fuel management strategy, e.g., comparing annual cycles with 18 or 24 month cycles. Does one plant to model VVER-1000 type fuel, or VVER-440, or some other type?

first I appreciate and then I'm sorry for some missing informations.
I have access to V3.4 and V3.5 and I would like to focus on VVER-1000 reactor.
I wish I had access to the source code but it's impossible. may be I could finish own code based on FRAPCON's manual to make some changes and use it in my projects, this year.
I liked your idea about using FRAPCON in fuel management. I should make some research around it and I'm ready to hear more suggestions.
thank you
 
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