A Diffusion Iterative Model for Simulation of Reactivity Devices in Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors

Jagannathan, V.; Jain, R. P.; Kumar, Vinod; Gupta, Harsh; Krishnani, P.D.

doi:10.13182/nse90-a23722

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“…The lattice calculations for the ATBR fuel cluster were done so far with the CLUB module 15 of the PHANTOM code system. 16 CLUB is based on first flight collision probability method within the microregions of a heterogeneous ring and interface current approach at the surfaces of macro ring regions with angular currents expanded up to P1 terms. Recently, the calculation results have been verified against another newly developed lattice burnup code VISWAM 17,18 and DRAGON.…”

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Thorium breeder reactors as a power source for 21st century and beyond

Jagannathan

2017

Int J Energy Res

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SummaryTo meet the world energy demands, all forms of renewable energy sources should be exploited to reduce and possibly eliminate the presently predominant use of chemical energy source of fossil fuels that have a high rate of carbon emission. Nuclear energy from fission reactors is well established. It has less carbon footprint and also has the advantage of continuous base load supply compared with other renewable like solar or wind energy. Public acceptance of nuclear energy is being regained with wide institutional support for ensuring highest level of safety in Gen-III+ reactors. The R&D on innovative types of nuclear design is also essential to enable both growth and sustenance of nuclear energy. It is necessary to explore ways and means of the complete utilization of both fissile and fertile components of the nuclear fuel, which is possible only through closing of the fuel cycle and allowing multiple reuse of the fuel.Induction of fertile thorium and the depleted uranium in large measure would widen the nuclear material base and ensure energy supply for centuries. The idea of thorium breeders discussed and presented by the author can be studied by several competent groups world over. After a comprehensive research, they can be deployed to provide energy for the 21st century and beyond.

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Section: Lattice Codes Phantom and Viswammentioning

confidence: 99%