This manual provides comprehensive guidance for the Calculational Methods for Interacting Arrays of Fissile Material, a foundational text for understanding criticality safety assessments. Authored by A. F. Thomas and F. Abbey, and edited by D. J. Silverleaf, this work, published by Pergamon, delves into the intricate behavior of neutrons within arrays of fissile materials. It meticulously separates neutron multiplication within individual units from neutron transmission between them, offering detailed methodologies for each. The publication emphasizes practical aspects, hand calculation methods, and advanced computational techniques like the Monte Carlo method using the GEM code.
The scope of this manual is extensive, covering the practical challenges of interacting arrays, equilibrium conditions, and specific calculation methods such as the Oak Ridge method, Interaction Parameter method, and PQR method. It concludes with an in-depth analysis of neutron tracking in critical size calculations. This resource is designed to be an invaluable tool for nuclear engineers and scientists, equipping them with the knowledge to effectively assess and manage the safety of fissile material arrangements.
Calculational Methods for Interacting Arrays of Fissile Material describes the methods used in assessing the criticality safety of interacting arrays of fissile materials. It demonstrates that the behavior of neutrons in an array can be divided into two parts which can, to a large extent, be treated independently. These are the neutron multiplication within units of the array and the transmission of neutrons between units. For the former the usual methods of neutron physics are applicable but used so as to place emphasis on the neutrons entering and leaving the unit. The latter is mainly a geometrical problem, being entirely so for an air-spaced array.
This volume is comprised of four chapters and begins with an introduction to the practical aspects of the interaction problem affecting arrays of fissile materials. The discussion then turns to simple ""hand"" methods of calculation, paying particular attention to the general equilibrium conditions in interacting arrays, along with the Oak Ridge method, the Interaction Parameter method, and the PQR method. Finally, the application of Monte Carlo method to the study of the neutron economy of entire arrays is considered in terms of one particular computer code called GEM. The basis of neutron tracking in critical size calculations by GEM is analyzed.
This book will be a valuable resource for nuclear engineers and scientists. Author: Thomas, A. F. Author: Abbey, F. Editor: Silverleaf, D. J. Publisher: Pergamon Illustration: n Language: ENG Title: Calculational Methods for Interacting Arrays of Fissile Material: International Series of Monographs in Nuclear Energy Pages: 00140 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00140 (Encrypted PDF) On Sale: 2013-10-22 SKU-13/ISBN: 9780080176604 Category: Technology & Engineering : Mechanical
Calculational Methods for Interacting Arrays of Fissile Material describes the methods used in assessing the criticality safety of interacting arrays of fissile materials. It demonstrates that the behavior of neutrons in an array can be divided into two parts which can, to a large extent, be treated independently. These are the neutron multiplication within units of the array and the transmission of neutrons between units. For the former the usual methods of neutron physics are applicable but used so as to place emphasis on the neutrons entering and leaving the unit. The latter is mainly a geometrical problem, being entirely so for an air-spaced array.
This volume is comprised of four chapters and begins with an introduction to the practical aspects of the interaction problem affecting arrays of fissile materials. The discussion then turns to simple ""hand"" methods of calculation, paying particular attention to the general equilibrium conditions in interacting arrays, along with the Oak Ridge method, the Interaction Parameter method, and the PQR method. Finally, the application of Monte Carlo method to the study of the neutron economy of entire arrays is considered in terms of one particular computer code called GEM. The basis of neutron tracking in critical size calculations by GEM is analyzed.
This book will be a valuable resource for nuclear engineers and scientists. Author: Thomas, A. F. Author: Abbey, F. Editor: Silverleaf, D. J. Publisher: Pergamon Illustration: n Language: ENG Title: Calculational Methods for Interacting Arrays of Fissile Material: International Series of Monographs in Nuclear Energy Pages: 00140 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00140 (Encrypted PDF) On Sale: 2013-10-22 SKU-13/ISBN: 9780080176604 Category: Technology & Engineering : Mechanical
