Reactor Theory (Reactor Operations)
DOE-HDBK-1019/2-93
OBJECTIVES
TERMINAL OBJECTIVE
1.0
Given the necessary information and equations, EXPLAIN how subcritical multiplication
occurs.
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
1.1
DEFINE the following terms:
a.
Subcritical multiplication
b.
Subcritical multiplication factor
1.2
Given a neutron source strength and a subcritical system of known keff, CALCULATE
the steady-state neutron level.
1.3
Given an initial count rate and keff, CALCULATE the final count rate that will result
from the addition of a known amount of reactivity.
1.4
Given count rates vs. the parameter being adjusted, ESTIMATE the value of the
parameter at which the reactor will become critical through the use of a 1/M plot.
Rev. 0
NP-04
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