Abstract
Forward dynamic programming is used to optimize two-rod-bank withdrawal policies for a large boiling water reactor. The core is represented by an infinite lattice with the axial power and void distributions modeled by consistent power-void profiles, and the axial burnup state modeled by a three-term Fourier series. Optimal policies are based on power peaking criteria; these are found to vary greatly with different rod withdrawal policies and to change drastically with increasing burnup.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 56-88 |
| Number of pages | 33 |
| Journal | [No source information available] |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1973 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering