Simplest simulation model for three-dimensional xenon oscillations in large PWRs

Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology

Volumn 41, Issue 10, 2004, Pages 959-965

  Shimazu, Yoichiro ^a  

^a HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Axial oscillation; Doppler coefficient; Moderator temperature coefficient; Oscillation period; PWR type reactors; Radial oscillation; Stability; Xenon oscillation

Indexed keywords

AXIAL OSCILLATION; DOPPLER COEFFICIENT; OSCILLATION PERIOD; PWR TYPE REACTORS; RADIAL OSCILLATION; TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT; XENON OSCILLATION;

ABSORPTION; COMPUTER SIMULATION; CONTROL RODS; DOPPLER EFFECT; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MODERATORS; NEUTRONS; NUCLEAR REACTORS; PERTURBATION TECHNIQUES; THERMAL EFFECTS;

XENON;

EID: 10444259929     PISSN: 00223131     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/18811248.2004.9726318     Document Type: Article

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