Application of the “best representativity” method to a PWR fuel calculation using the critical experiments at the Toshiba NCA facility

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the applicability of the method to the infinite neutron multiplication factor. Using the method and three kinds of critical experiments of NCA, calculations were performed to correct the infinite neutron multiplication factor of a pressurized water reactor (PWR) fuel assembly. Under combination of NCA critical experiments, the representativity factor became closer to unity. Simultaneously, a correction of the infinite multiplication factor was realized. Results were firstly compared among different combinations of experiments. Comparisons with the results of other calculation methods were also conducted. Whole results were explained with physical considerations.