Published December 2014 | Version v1
Journal article

Features of the application of the Monte Carlo method to calculations for large RBMK reactors and to model correction on the basis of data from in-core detectors

  • 1. National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Russian Federation)
  • 2. All-Russia Research Institute for Nuclear Power Plant Operation (VNIIAES) (Russian Federation)
  • 3. National Research Center Kurchatov Institute (Russian Federation)

Description

Statistical errors in sampling neutron fields in physically large systems like an RBMK are analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. Recommendations concerning the choice of parameters for calculations are given. A new procedure for Monte Carlo RBMK calculations with model corrections on the basis of data from in-core detectors is proposed. Dedicated software based on the CUDA software and hardware platform is developed for computational research. Results of testing the procedure and software in question via calculations for real RBMK reactors are discussed

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Journal Title
Physics of Atomic Nuclei
Journal Volume
77
Journal Issue
14
Journal Page Range
p. 1629-1639
ISSN
1063-7788
CODEN
PANUEO

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
46020916
Subject category
S74: ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
COMPUTER CODES; COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; LWGR TYPE REACTORS; MONTE CARLO METHOD; NEUTRONS; REACTOR CORES
Descriptors DEC
BARYONS; CALCULATION METHODS; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FERMIONS; GRAPHITE MODERATED REACTORS; HADRONS; NUCLEONS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; REACTORS; SIMULATION; WATER COOLED REACTORS

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