Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6761969 Nuclear Engineering and Design 2014 10 Pages PDF
Abstract

- We evaluate possible burnable absorbers for modified TRISO fuels.
- We model modified TRISO particle performance in MCNPX.
- Modified particles decrease reactivity swing and increase reactor lifetime.
- Modified particles generally result in negative thermal feedback.
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Selection and evaluation of potential burnable absorbers incorporated into modified TRISO particles
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