| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298752 | Nuclear Engineering and Design | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
An analytical model based on basic physics and on a third-order ordinary differential equation is presented to describe the sequence of events during an excursion of a nuclear explosive device. The model is subdivided into two parts: (a) the time span up to the boiling point without any relevant feedback mechanism, and (b) the time span beyond the boiling point where a strong feedback mechanism exists due to the expanding core volume.The model yields reasonable results which were cross-checked repeatedly.
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Authors
Walter Seifritz,