@inproceedings{dc3e47618b35429e8f71121973070f6f,
title = "Concept for multi-cycle nuclear fuel optimization based on parallel simulated annealing with mixing of states",
abstract = "A new concept for performing nuclear fuel optimization over a multi-cycle planning horizon is presented. The method provides for an implicit coupling between traditionally separate in-core and out-of-core fuel management decisions including determination of: fresh fuel batch size, enrichment and bundle design; exposed fuel reuse; and core loading pattern. The algorithm uses simulated annealing optimization, modified with a technique called mixing of states that allows for deployment in a scalable parallel environment. Analysis of algorithm performance for a transition cycle design (i.e. a PWR 6 month cycle length extension) demonstrates the feasibility of the approach as a production tool for fuel procurement and multi-cycle core design.",
author = "Kropaczek, {David J.}",
year = "2008",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781617821219",
series = "International Conference on the Physics of Reactors 2008, PHYSOR 08",
publisher = "Paul Scherrer Institut",
pages = "1520--1527",
booktitle = "International Conference on the Physics of Reactors 2008, PHYSOR 08",
note = "International Conference on the Physics of Reactors 2008, PHYSOR 08 ; Conference date: 14-09-2008 Through 19-09-2008",
}