Essays about: "Boron depletion"

Found 2 essays containing the words Boron depletion.

  1. 1. Validation and Benchmarking of Westinghouse BWR lattice physics methods

    University essay from KTH/Reaktorteknologi

    Author : Karol Luszczek; [2015]
    Keywords : Serpent; HELIOS; lattice physics; benchmarking; Monte Carlo; neutronics; reactor physics;

    Abstract : A lattice physics code is a vital tool, forming a base of reactor coreanalysis. It enables the neutronic properties of the fuel assembly to becalculated and generates a proper set of data to be used by a 3-D full coresimulator. READ MORE

  3. 2. Detailed B-10 depletion in control rods operatingin a Nuclear Boiling Water Reactor

    University essay from Institutionen för materialkemi

    Author : John Johnsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Boron depletion; control rod; Boiling Water Reactor; BWR;

    Abstract : In a nuclear power plant, control rods play a central role to control the reactivity ofthe core. In an inspection campaign of three control rods (CR 99) operated in theKKL reactor in Leibstadt, Switzerland, during 6 respectively 7 consecutive cycles,defects were detected in the top part of the control rods due to swelling caused bydepletion of the neutron-absorbing 10B isotope (Boron-10). READ MORE