Need Help with Solving Point Kinetic Equation for One group

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The discussion revolves around solving the point kinetic equations for a group of delayed neutrons using analytical methods. Participants explore the mathematical formulation and potential approaches to solving the coupled differential equations involved.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the point kinetic equations and requests assistance in solving them analytically.
  • Another participant notes that the equations are coupled first-order differential equations with constant coefficients and asks for initial conditions, suggesting substitution as a possible method.
  • A third participant introduces a Taylor series expansion for neutron density and discusses how to compute the right-hand side of the equations using previous time step values, seeking clarification on this process.
  • One participant proposes that solving a simpler case of a step change might be more manageable and suggests using pencil and paper for demonstration.

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Participants have not reached a consensus on the best approach to solve the equations, and multiple perspectives on how to proceed remain evident.

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There are missing initial conditions and specific assumptions regarding the parameters in the equations, which may affect the solution process.

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Does anybody can help solve point kinetic equation for one group of delayed neutrons in steps. I am looking forward to solve it by analytical methods.

dn(t)/dt=ρ-β/l n(t)+ λC(t)

dC(t)/dt= βi* n(t)/l- λC

I would really appreciate your help as i am have to submit to clear this paper next week
 
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Well, one has two coupled first order differential equations, and they seem to have constant coefficients.

What are the initial conditions? One could try substitution.

How about demonstrating some effort and showing one's work?
 
dn(t)/dt=ρ-β/l n(t)+ λC(t) ----------------------------------(1)

The Taylor series expansion of the neutron density can be written as follows and also
we can write an expression that can be used to find the

neutron density at a later time from the neutron density at the earlier time

N(t+h) = N(t)+ h *dN/dt +1/2! * H^2*d^2N/dt^2

BUT THE SOLUTION SAYS
Compute the right-hand side of the point kinetics equations (Eq. (1) using the neutron density concentrations from the previous time step. Then multiply the result by the time-step size h.

I would like to know how to perform this step. Kindly help me.
 
Maybe it would be easier to try solving case of a simple step change. That can be demonstrated with pencil and paper.
 

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