Transcription of Module 2: Reactor Theory (Neutron Characteristics)
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DOE Fundamentals NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND Reactor Theory Module 2: Reactor Theory (Neutron characteristics ) NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND Reactor Theory 2-i TABLE OF CONTENTS T able of Co nte nts TABLE OF CONTENTS .. i LIST OF FIGURES .. iii LIST OF TABLES ..iv REFERENCES .. v OBJECTIVES ..vi NEUTRON SOURCES .. 1 Neutron Sources .. 1 Intrinsic Neutron Sources .. 1 Installed Neutron Sources .. 3 4 NUCLEAR CROSS SECTIONS AND NEUTRON FLUX .. 5 Introduction .. 6 Atom Density .. 6 Cross Sections .. 7 Mean Free Path .. 10 Calculation of Macroscopic Cross Section and Mean Free Path .. 10 Effects of Temperature on Cross Section .. 14 Neutron Flux .. 15 Self- shielding .. 16 16 REACTION RATES .. 18 Reaction Rates .. 18 Reactor Power 20 Relationship Between Neutron Flux and Reactor Power.
NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND REACTOR THEORY 2-vii 2.9 EXPLAIN neutron shadowing or self-shielding. 2.10 Given the neutron flux and macroscopic cross section, CALCULATE the reaction rate. 2.11 DESCRIBE the relationship between neutron flux and reactor power. 2.12 DEFINE the following concepts:
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