Resonance Self-Shielding Calculation Methods in Nuclear Reactors

A practical guide on resonance self-shielding methods for deterministic and Mote Carlo approaches, including calculations, algorithms and results

Liangzhi Cao (Author), Hongchun Wu (Author), Qian Zhang (Author), Qingming He (Author), Tiejun Zu (Author)

9780323858724, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 6 October 2022

410 pages, Approx. 100 illustrations
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.6 cm, 1 kg

Resonance Self-Shielding Calculation Methods in Nuclear Reactors presents the latest progress in resonance self-shielding methods for both deterministic and Mote Carlo methods, including key advances over the last decade such as high-fidelity resonance treatment, resonance interference effect and multi-group equivalence. As the demand for high-fidelity resonance self-shielding treatment is increasing due to the rapid development of advanced nuclear reactor concepts and progression in high performance computational technologies, this practical book guides students and professionals in nuclear engineering and technology through various methods with proven high precision and efficiency.

1. Introduction 2. Resonance Cross Section Processing 3. Equivalence Theory 4. Subgroup Method 5. Ultra-Fine Group and Point-Wise Method 6. Wavelet Expansion Method 7. Resonance Treatment in Monte Carlo Method 8. High-Fidelity Resonance Self-Shielding Calculation 9. Resonance Treatment for Double Heterogeneity

Subject Areas: Nuclear power & engineering [THK], Nuclear physics [PHN], Health & safety issues [KNXC]