| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8084911 | Progress in Nuclear Energy | 2016 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Based on that, the work presented in this paper is focused on the modelling of the induced activity spatial distribution in the Ignalina NPP RBMK-1500 reactor graphite components: blocks and rings/sleeves. The modelling was performed with MCNP and SCALE computer codes and consisted of two mains stages: modelling of the neutron flux in the reactor graphite components, and then modelling of the neutron activation in them using the already modelled neutron flux. In such a way, the spatial induced activity distribution in the analysed reactor components was obtained. Modelling results show that the thermal neutron flux is more intensive in the outer radial regions of the graphite components and this, in general, results in higher induced activities there.
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Authors
Ernestas Narkunas, Arturas Smaizys, Povilas Poskas, Gytis Bartkus,