Boiling water reactor fuel cycle optimization for prevention of channel-blade interference

David J. Kropaczek, Atul A. Karve, Christian C. Oyarzun, Mehdi Asgari, James J. Tusar

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

1 Scopus citations

Abstract

A formal optimization method for eliminating the potential of Boiling Water Reactor channel-blade interference is presented within the context of fuel cycle design. The method is based on the use of threshold constraints on blade force as penalty terms within an objective function that are employed as part of a search algorithm. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of the constraint formulation in eliminating channel-blade interference as part of the design of the core loading and operational strategy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2006 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants, ICAPP'06
Pages2528-2533
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventAmerican Nuclear Society Embedded Topical Meeting - 2006 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants, ICAPP'06 - Reno, NV, United States
Duration: Jun 4 2006Jun 8 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2006 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants, ICAPP'06
Volume2006

Conference

ConferenceAmerican Nuclear Society Embedded Topical Meeting - 2006 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants, ICAPP'06
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityReno, NV
Period06/4/0606/8/06

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Boiling water reactor fuel cycle optimization for prevention of channel-blade interference'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this