Nobody can solve my Nuclear Reactor Physics Question? me

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The discussion revolves around a nuclear reactor physics problem concerning the relationship between fission rate and temperature in a boiling water reactor (BWR). Participants explore the implications of changing the temperature from 800 °C to 1000 °C on the fission rate, considering the non-1/v cross-section behavior.

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Main Points Raised

  • The initial fission rate is given as 1.7×1012 cm-3 s-1 at 800 °C, and the problem asks for the fission rate at 1000 °C, with a hint regarding the non-1/v cross-section.
  • One participant suggests that the user should show their work and consider what equations might be relevant to the solution.
  • Another participant reiterates the problem statement and emphasizes the need to consider the temperature dependence of the cross-section, specifically mentioning the function ga(T).
  • A later reply indicates that the user believes they have already completed the necessary work, but does not provide details on their findings.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus, as there is a mix of requests for clarification, suggestions for showing work, and an assertion from the original poster that they have already completed the task.

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There is an assumption that the flux and energy spectrum remain constant, but this has not been explicitly verified or detailed in the discussion.

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nobody can solve my Nuclear Reactor Physics Question? please help me!

In the centre of the core of a 1000 MWe BWR, the observed fission rate is 1.7×1012 cm-3 s-1 and the observed temperature of the fuel is 800 oC. What will be the fission rate at the same location if the temperature is raised to 1000 oC? (Hint, Σf is a non- 1/v cross-section.)

Rx(r,E,t) = Σx(r,E) v n(r,E,t) i don't know it is the right way or not. for non-1/v cross section:
Ra=ga(T)Σa(E00

and i don't know how can i use temperature for this problem?
 
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You should show some of your own work before expecting help here. What equations might be relevant to the solution? What have you tried so far that hasn't worked?
 


cimgo1903 said:
In the centre of the core of a 1000 MWe BWR, the observed fission rate is 1.7×1012 cm-3 s-1 and the observed temperature of the fuel is 800 oC. What will be the fission rate at the same location if the temperature is raised to 1000 oC? (Hint, Σf is a non- 1/v cross-section.)

Rx(r,E,t) = Σx(r,E) v n(r,E,t) i don't know it is the right way or not. for non-1/v cross section:
Ra=ga(T)Σa(E00

and i don't know how can i use temperature for this problem?
Consider ga(T).

Assume the flux and energy spectrum are the same. Then consider ga(800 °C) and ga(1000 °C).
 


ı' ve already done it . Thank you for you atteniton
 

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