INVESTIGATING NEUTRON ECONOMY IN ADVANCED REACTOR DESIGNS THROUGH HIGH-FIDELITY MONTE CARLO SIMULATIONS FOR OPTIMIZING FUEL UTILIZATION AND CORE PERFORMANCE
Keywords:
Neutron Economy, Monte Carlo Simulations, Advanced Reactors, Fuel Utilization, Core Performance, Fast Reactors, Molten Salt ReactorsAbstract
Neutron economy is a critical factor in the efficiency and sustainability of advanced nuclear reactor designs. This study leverages high-fidelity Monte Carlo simulations to analyze neutron transport, capture, and leakage mechanisms for optimizing fuel utilization and core performance. Focusing on 2023 advancements, the paper explores strategies for improving neutron economy in various reactor types, including fast reactors and molten salt reactors. Results demonstrate enhanced fuel efficiency and extended core lifetimes through optimized design parameters.
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