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TORT solutions to the three-dimensional MOX neutron transport benchmark problem, 3-D extension C5G7 MOX

  • Jesse J. Klingensmith
  • , Yousry Y. Azmy
  • , Jess C. Gehin
  • , Roberto Orsi

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Abstract

This paper details the results for the OECD/NEA C5G7MOX benchmark obtained using the DOORS code TORT. This benchmark is intended to test modern radiation transport codes' abilities to handle three-dimensional problems with spatial heterogeneity. The problem consists of a four-assembly UO 2 and MOX fuel reflected reactor core in which control rods are inserted to three distinct levels, Unrodded, Rodded A, and Rodded B. A Monte Carlo reference solution was provided with the benchmark. Effective multiplication factor results varied from 0.06% error for the Unrodded case to 0.17% and 0.67% for the Rodded A and Rodded B cases, respectively. The pin power results followed a similar trend. Varying the meshing and angular quadrature refinement did change the results, but not sufficiently to justify the additional computation time.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the PHYSOR 2004
Subtitle of host publicationThe Physics of Fuel Cycles and Advanced Nuclear Systems - Global Developments
Pages887-899
Number of pages13
StatePublished - 2004
EventPHYSOR 2004: The Physics of Fuel Cycles and Advanced Nuclear Systems - Global Developments - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: Apr 25 2004Apr 29 2004

Publication series

NameProceedings of the PHYSOR 2004: The Physics of Fuel Cycles and Advanced Nuclear Systems - Global Developments

Conference

ConferencePHYSOR 2004: The Physics of Fuel Cycles and Advanced Nuclear Systems - Global Developments
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period04/25/0404/29/04

Keywords

  • Benchmark
  • MOX core calculations
  • TORT
  • Three-dimensional
  • Transport theory

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