Optimization of BWR fuel lattice enrichment and gadolinia distribution using genetic algorithms and knowledge

Annals of Nuclear Energy

Volumn 34, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 248-253

  Martin del Campo, Cecilia ^a   François, Juan Luis ^a   Carmona, Roberto ^a   Oropeza, Ivonne P ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO   (Mexico)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BOILING WATER REACTORS; CONCENTRATION (PROCESS); CRYSTAL LATTICES; NUCLEAR FUELS; OPTIMIZATION; PARAMETER ESTIMATION;

FUEL LATTICE ENRICHMENT; NEUTRONIC PARAMETERS; OBJECTIVE FUNCTIONS; POWER PEAKING FACTORS (PPF);

GENETIC ALGORITHMS;

EID: 34147104438     PISSN: 03064549     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2006.12.008     Document Type: Article

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