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Nuclear Reactor Physics Experiments
130 pages
ISBN: 9784876989591
pub. date: 03/10
Written Language: English
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A critical assembly of Kyoto University is recognized as one of the most remarkable research reactors in the world to conduct the experimental basic research in nuclear reactor physics. This textbook is based on “Joint Laboratory Reactor Course for Students” carried out over 35 years in the Kyoto University Critical Assembly (KUCA), and edited as an international nuclear education and training course for all students and engineers from all over the world majoring in nuclear engineering . It covers indispensable topics, including approach to criticality, control rod calibration and several reactor parameter measurements. Further, it eventually aims to serve as a key reference for main base of nuclear education and training in Asian area.
Tsuyoshi Misawa (BS, 1984; MS, 1986; Ph. D., 1989, nuclear engineering, Kyoto University, Japan) is an Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering Science Division, Research Reactor Institute, Kyoto University. His background includes reactor physics, nuclear design calculations, and nuclear education.
Hironobu Unesaki (BS, 1985; MS, 1987, nuclear engineering, Osaka University, Japan; Ph. D., 2001, energy science, Kyoto University, Japan) is a Professor of Nuclear Engineering Science Division, Research Reactor Institute, Kyoto University. His background includes reactor physics, nuclear design calculations, and nuclear fuel management.
Cheolho Pyeon (BS, 1995; MS, 1997, nuclear engineering, Nagoya University, Japan; Ph. D., 2000, energy science, Kyoto University, Japan) is an Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering Science Division, Research Reactor Institute, Kyoto University. His background includes reactor physics, nuclear design calculations, and nuclear education.
Hironobu Unesaki (BS, 1985; MS, 1987, nuclear engineering, Osaka University, Japan; Ph. D., 2001, energy science, Kyoto University, Japan) is a Professor of Nuclear Engineering Science Division, Research Reactor Institute, Kyoto University. His background includes reactor physics, nuclear design calculations, and nuclear fuel management.
Cheolho Pyeon (BS, 1995; MS, 1997, nuclear engineering, Nagoya University, Japan; Ph. D., 2000, energy science, Kyoto University, Japan) is an Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering Science Division, Research Reactor Institute, Kyoto University. His background includes reactor physics, nuclear design calculations, and nuclear education.
Contents
Preface
List of Contributors
Introduction to Kyoto University Critical Assembly (KUCA)
1. General Description of KUCA Facility
1-1 KUCA Facility
1-2 Solid-Moderated-Cores (A- and B-cores)
1-3 Light-Water-Moderated Core (C-core)
1-4 Pulsed Neutron Source
1-5 Control Room
2. Details of the Light-Water-Moderated Core (C-core)
2-1 Overall Structure
2-2 Core Tank and Grid Plate
2-3 Fuel Plate and Fuel Frame
2-4 Core Configuration
Chapter 1 Approach to Criticality
1-1 Fission Chain Reaction, Neutron Multiplication, and Approach to Criticality
1-1-1 Fission Chain Reaction
1-1-2 Neutron Multiplication
1-1-3 Inverse Count Rate and Approach to Criticality
1-2 Experiments
1-2-1 Neutron Detectors
1-2-2 Actual Procedure of Experiments
1-2-3 Determination of Infinite Reflector Thickness
1-3 Discussion
1-4 Preparatory Report
1-4-1 Numerical Simulation of Approach to Criticality Experiment
1-4-2 Two-Energy-Group Diffusion Calculation of Reflected Reactor
Appendix 1
1A. Analytical Solution of Two-Energy-Group Diffusion Equation
1B. Solution for Core Region
1C. Solution for Reflector Region
1D. Determination of Critical Core Size
1E. Neutron Flux Distribution
Chapter 2 Control Rod Calibration
2-1 Purpose
2-2 Principle
2-2-1 Reactor Kinetic Equation
2-2-2 Positive Period Method
2-2-3 Control Rod Drop Method
2-2-4 Compensation Method
2-3 Experiments
2-3-1 Core Configuration
2-3-2 Period Method Experiment
2-3-3 Rod Drop Method Experiment
2-4 Discussion
2-5 Preparatory Report
Appendix 2
2A. Neutron Lifetime
2B. Delayed Neutron Data and Basic Parameters of KUCA
2C. First-Order Perturbation Theory
2D. Control Rod Calibration Curve
Chapter 3 Measurement of Reaction Rate
3-1 Purpose
3-2 Principle
3-2-1 Features of Neutron Activation Detector
3-2-2 Measurement of Neutron Flux Using Activation Detector
3-2-3 Measurement of Radioactivity Using Gold (Au) Activation Foil
3-2-4 Detection Efficiency
3-3 Activation Reaction Rate Contributed by Thermal Neutron Flux
3-3-1 Neutron Spectrum in Reactor Core
3-3-2 Activation Reaction Rate Contributed by Thermal Neutrons
3-4 Experiments
3-4-1 Core Configuration
3-4-2 Equipment and Irradiation of Gold Wires and Foils
3-4-3 Measurement of Radiation of Gold Wires and Foils
3-5 Discussion
3-6 Preparatory Report
Appendix 3
3A. Activation Reaction Rate by 4- Coincidence Method
3A-1 Principle of 4- Coincidence Method
3A-2 Absolute Measurement by 4- Coincidence Method
3B. Outline of the HPGe Detector
Chapter 4 Feynman- Method
4-1 Purpose
4-2 Variance-to-Mean Ratio in Multiplication System
4-2-1 Decay Constant
4-2-2 Value Expressed by Reactivity
4-2-3 Value
4-2-4 Asymptotic Behavior of Value
4-2-5 Value in a Critical System by Delayed Neutrons
4-2-6 Relationship between Power and Value
4-3 Experiments
4-3-1 Experimental Equipment
4-3-2 Experimental Methods
4-3-3 Data Processing
4-4 Discussion
Appendix 4
4A. Derivation of Equations for Feynman- Method
4A-1 Steady State
4A-2 Consideration of Delayed Neutrons
4A-3 Initial Correlation Correction, Spatial Dependence, and Fission Counter
Chapter 5 Pulsed Neutron Method
5-1 Purpose
5-2 Principle
5-3 Experimental Equipment
5-4 Experimental Methods
5-5 Data Processing
5-6 Discussion
Preface
List of Contributors
Introduction to Kyoto University Critical Assembly (KUCA)
1. General Description of KUCA Facility
1-1 KUCA Facility
1-2 Solid-Moderated-Cores (A- and B-cores)
1-3 Light-Water-Moderated Core (C-core)
1-4 Pulsed Neutron Source
1-5 Control Room
2. Details of the Light-Water-Moderated Core (C-core)
2-1 Overall Structure
2-2 Core Tank and Grid Plate
2-3 Fuel Plate and Fuel Frame
2-4 Core Configuration
Chapter 1 Approach to Criticality
1-1 Fission Chain Reaction, Neutron Multiplication, and Approach to Criticality
1-1-1 Fission Chain Reaction
1-1-2 Neutron Multiplication
1-1-3 Inverse Count Rate and Approach to Criticality
1-2 Experiments
1-2-1 Neutron Detectors
1-2-2 Actual Procedure of Experiments
1-2-3 Determination of Infinite Reflector Thickness
1-3 Discussion
1-4 Preparatory Report
1-4-1 Numerical Simulation of Approach to Criticality Experiment
1-4-2 Two-Energy-Group Diffusion Calculation of Reflected Reactor
Appendix 1
1A. Analytical Solution of Two-Energy-Group Diffusion Equation
1B. Solution for Core Region
1C. Solution for Reflector Region
1D. Determination of Critical Core Size
1E. Neutron Flux Distribution
Chapter 2 Control Rod Calibration
2-1 Purpose
2-2 Principle
2-2-1 Reactor Kinetic Equation
2-2-2 Positive Period Method
2-2-3 Control Rod Drop Method
2-2-4 Compensation Method
2-3 Experiments
2-3-1 Core Configuration
2-3-2 Period Method Experiment
2-3-3 Rod Drop Method Experiment
2-4 Discussion
2-5 Preparatory Report
Appendix 2
2A. Neutron Lifetime
2B. Delayed Neutron Data and Basic Parameters of KUCA
2C. First-Order Perturbation Theory
2D. Control Rod Calibration Curve
Chapter 3 Measurement of Reaction Rate
3-1 Purpose
3-2 Principle
3-2-1 Features of Neutron Activation Detector
3-2-2 Measurement of Neutron Flux Using Activation Detector
3-2-3 Measurement of Radioactivity Using Gold (Au) Activation Foil
3-2-4 Detection Efficiency
3-3 Activation Reaction Rate Contributed by Thermal Neutron Flux
3-3-1 Neutron Spectrum in Reactor Core
3-3-2 Activation Reaction Rate Contributed by Thermal Neutrons
3-4 Experiments
3-4-1 Core Configuration
3-4-2 Equipment and Irradiation of Gold Wires and Foils
3-4-3 Measurement of Radiation of Gold Wires and Foils
3-5 Discussion
3-6 Preparatory Report
Appendix 3
3A. Activation Reaction Rate by 4- Coincidence Method
3A-1 Principle of 4- Coincidence Method
3A-2 Absolute Measurement by 4- Coincidence Method
3B. Outline of the HPGe Detector
Chapter 4 Feynman- Method
4-1 Purpose
4-2 Variance-to-Mean Ratio in Multiplication System
4-2-1 Decay Constant
4-2-2 Value Expressed by Reactivity
4-2-3 Value
4-2-4 Asymptotic Behavior of Value
4-2-5 Value in a Critical System by Delayed Neutrons
4-2-6 Relationship between Power and Value
4-3 Experiments
4-3-1 Experimental Equipment
4-3-2 Experimental Methods
4-3-3 Data Processing
4-4 Discussion
Appendix 4
4A. Derivation of Equations for Feynman- Method
4A-1 Steady State
4A-2 Consideration of Delayed Neutrons
4A-3 Initial Correlation Correction, Spatial Dependence, and Fission Counter
Chapter 5 Pulsed Neutron Method
5-1 Purpose
5-2 Principle
5-3 Experimental Equipment
5-4 Experimental Methods
5-5 Data Processing
5-6 Discussion
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