DocumentCode
1054325
Title
Concepts of reactor physics, without the mathematics
Author
Beck, C.E. ; Reed, M.L.
Author_Institution
ABB Impell Corp., Downers Grove, IL, USA
Volume
39
Issue
3
fYear
1992
fDate
6/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
461
Lastpage
463
Abstract
Basic concepts of reactor physics are presented in a nonmathematical format as an introduction for engineers working with nuclear power plant design. The fission process forms the basis for the neutron life cycle, a physical concept that is modeled mathematically with the six factor formula. The goal of reactivity control is to influence one or more of these six factors. Control of reactor power in both pressurized water reactors and boiling water reactors is achieved through addition of either positive or negative reactivity
Keywords
fission reactor core control and monitoring; fission reactor theory and design; BWR; PWR; boiling water reactors; fission process; negative reactivity; neutron life cycle; nuclear power plant; positive reactivity; pressurized water reactors; reactivity control; reactor physics; reactor power; six factor formula; Design engineering; Inductors; Mathematical model; Mathematics; Neutrons; Physics; Power engineering and energy; Power generation; Pressure control; Protons;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9499
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/23.277545
Filename
277545
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