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Advancements in the Evaluation of Heterogeneity for Nuclear Criticality Safety in High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium Systems

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Christensen, Joseph A. (2023-05). Advancements in the Evaluation of Heterogeneity for Nuclear Criticality Safety in High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium Systems. Theses and Dissertations Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections. https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/etd/items/christensen_idaho_0089e_12531.html

Title:
Advancements in the Evaluation of Heterogeneity for Nuclear Criticality Safety in High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium Systems
Author:
Christensen, Joseph A
ORCID:
0000-0001-5034-968X
Date:
2023-05
Keywords:
HALEU Heterogeneity Nuclear Criticality Safety
Program:
Nuclear Engr & Industrial Mgmt
Subject Category:
Nuclear engineering
Abstract:

A review of historical nuclear criticality accidents and critical experiments is conducted to evaluate the effects of heterogeneity in uranium-water critical systems. Advanced modeling methods are developed and described which generate and evaluate data to determine correlated effects between heterogeneity and other nuclear parameters. The described methods are validated against existing historical data using statistical methods.

Description:
doctoral, Ph.D., Nuclear Engr & Industrial Mgmt -- University of Idaho - College of Graduate Studies, 2023-05
Major Professor:
Borrelli, Robert A
Committee:
Kerby, Leslie G; Bess, John D; Ostrom, Lee; Charit, Indrajit
Defense Date:
2023-05
Identifier:
Christensen_idaho_0089E_12531
Type:
Text
Format Original:
PDF
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