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On the Effect of Scalar Flux Weighting of Linearly Anisotropic Scattering Matrices in Higher-Order Transport Calculations

Zoltán István Böröczki, Boglárka Babcsány, János Endre Maróti, Máté Szieberth

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1545-1563

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2023.2167469

Geometry Extension and Assemblywise Domain Decomposition of nTRACER for Direct Whole-Core Calculation of VVERs

Seongchan Kim, Han Gyu Joo

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1564-1583

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2144083

Spherical Harmonics and Discontinuous Galerkin Finite Element Methods for the Three-Dimensional Neutron Transport Equation: Application to Core and Lattice Calculation

Kenneth Assogba, Lahbib Bourhrara, Igor Zmijarevic, Grégoire Allaire, Antonio Galia

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1584-1599

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2154546

Enhancing Monte Carlo Workflows for Nuclear Reactor Analysis with Metamodel-Driven Modeling

Peter J. Kowal, Camden E. Blake, Kurt A. Dominesey, Robert A. Lefebvre, Forrest B. Brown, Wei Ji

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1600-1620

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2153617

Bayesian Estimation of Cross Section, Experimental Error, and Calculation Error: Comparison with Bias Factor Method

Satoshi Takeda, Takanori Kitada

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1621-1633

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2123679

Capability Extension of the High-Resolution Thermal-Hydraulic Code ESCOT for Hexagonal Geometry Core Multiphysics Analysis

Jorge Gonzalez-Amoros, Marianna Papadionysiou, Seongchan Kim, Han Gyu Joo

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1634-1655

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2140577

MOOSE Reactor Module: An Open-Source Capability for Meshing Nuclear Reactor Geometries

Emily Shemon, Yinbin Miao, Shikhar Kumar, Kun Mo, Yeon Sang Jung, Aaron Oaks, Scott Richards, Guillaume Giudicelli, Logan Harbour, Roy Stogner

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1656-1680

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2149231

An Inline Burnup Algorithm

P. Cosgrove, E. Shwageraus, J. Leppänen

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1681-1699

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2106732

An Efficient High-to-Low Iterative Method for Light Water Reactor Analysis Based on NEAMS Tools

Kan Ni, Jason Hou

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1700-1716

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2158706

Development of a 3D APOLLO3® Neutron Deterministic Calculation Scheme for the CABRI Experimental Reactor

Tommy Coissieux, Julien Politello, Claire Vaglio-Gaudard, Karim Ammar

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1717-1732

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Experimental Estimation of the Kinetic Parameters of MINERVE Zero Power Reactor

Guy Shtotland, Assaf Kolin, Benoit Geslot, Patrick Blaise, Nir Kastin

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1733-1742

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2023.2174761

Multiphysics Analysis System for Heat Pipe–Cooled Micro Reactors Employing PRAGMA-OpenFOAM-ANLHTP

Jaeuk Im, Myung Jin Jeong, Namjae Choi, Kyung Min Kim, Hyoung Kyu Cho, Han Gyu Joo

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1743-1757

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2143209

Preliminary Neutronics Design and Analysis of the Fast Modular Reactor

Hangbok Choi, Darrin Leer, Matthew Virgen, Oscar Gutierrez, John Bolin

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1758-1768

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2158707

Variable Dynamic Mode Decomposition for Estimating Time Eigenvalues in Nuclear Systems

Ethan Smith, Ilham Variansyah, Ryan McClarren

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1769-1778

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2142025

Beta-Ray-Bremsstrahlung Contributions to Short-Lived Delayed Photoneutron Groups in Heavy Water Reactors

Yanuar Ady Setiawan, Hemantika Sengar, Douglas A. Fynan, Arief Rahman Hakim

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1779-1799

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2103341

Influence of Quantum Oscillations in the Thermal Scattering Law of Zirconium Carbide on Neutron Thermalization and Criticality

J. L. Wormald, J. C. Holmes, M. L. Zerkle

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1800-1813

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2138063

Feynman-α Analysis Using BGO Gamma-Ray Detector in a University Training and Research Reactor

Masaki Goto, Tadafumi Sano, Kunihiro Nakajima, Takashi Kanda, Atsushi Sakon, Kengo Hashimoto

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1814-1822

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2143707

High-Performance and High-Fidelity GPU-Based Monte Carlo Solutions to the BEAVRS Benchmark

Kyung Min Kim, Jaeuk Im, Namjae Choi, Han Gyu Lee, Han Gyu Joo

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1823-1844

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2148812

EBR-II MOX Fuel Characterization Enabling ARES Phase I Testing

John D. Bess, Andrew S. Chipman, Chad L. Pope, Colby B. Jensen, Takayuki Ozawa, Shun Hirooka, Masato Kato

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1845-1872

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2156240

Phonon Sampling Method for Inelastic Thermal Neutron Scattering Events

Amelia Trainer, Benoit Forget

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1873-1886

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2162302

FLASSH 1.0: Thermal Scattering Law Evaluation and Cross-Section Generation for Reactor Physics Applications

N. Colby Fleming, Cole A. Manring, Briana K. Laramee, Jonathan P. W. Crozier, Eunji Lee, Ayman I. Hawari

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1887-1901

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2023.2194195

Core Reload Design Using Genetic Optimization for Cost Savings in a Two-Reactor Power Plant With Used Fuel Sharing

Benjamin Lilley, Todd S. Palmer

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1902-1910

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2023.2171273

Scoping Studies for a Lead-Lithium-Cooled, Minor-Actinide-Burning, Fission-Fusion Hybrid Reactor Design

Joshua Ruegsegger, Connor Moreno, Matthew Nyberg, Tim Bohm, Paul P. H. Wilson, Ben Lindley

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1911-1927

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2154118

Multi-Output Gaussian Processes for Inverse Uncertainty Quantification in Neutron Noise Analysis

Paul Lartaud, Philippe Humbert, and Josselin Garnier

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1928-1951

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Deep Subcriticality Determination Using the Source Jerk Integral Method in the SALMON Program

A. Kochetkov, A. Krása, N. Messaoudi, G. Vittiglio, J. Wagemans, A. Bailly, A. Billebaud, S. Chabod, F.-R. Lecolley, J.-L. Lecouey, G. Lehaut, N. Marie

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1952-1960

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Study of Reactor Core Loading Monitoring at the GUINEVERE Facility

A. Bailly, J.-L. Lecouey, A. Billebaud, S. Chabod, A. Kochetkov, A. Krása, F.-R. Lecolley, G. Lehaut, N. Marie, N. Messaoudi, G. Vittiglio, J. Wagemans

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1961-1971

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Horizontal Split-Table Conceptual Design to Support Advanced Reactor Validation Needs

Mathieu N. Dupont, Daniel J. Siefman, Justin B. Clarity, Catherine M. Percher

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1972-1990

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State of the Art on Doppler Broadening: Modern Developments on the Fuel Temperature Coefficient

David Friant, David Bernard, Patrick Blaise

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 1991-2006

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2158679

Benchmark of Neutron Thermalization in Graphite Using a Pulsed Slowing-Down-Time Experiment

Eunji Lee, N. Colby Fleming, Ayman I. Hawari

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2007-2016

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Development of Experimental Core Configurations to Clarify k_eff Variations by Nonuniform Core Configurations

Satoshi Gunji, Shouhei Araki, Kenya Suyama

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2017-2029

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2164151

Space-Dependent Calculation of the Multiplicity Moments for Shells With the Inclusion of Scattering

Imre Pázsit, Victor Dykin, Flynn Darby

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2030-2046

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2023.2178249

A Generalized Eigenvalue Formulation for Core-Design Applications

Nicolo’ Abrate, Sandra Dulla, Piero Ravetto, Paolo Saracco

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2047-2071

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2134685

Transition Core Modeling for Extended-Enrichment Accident-Tolerant Fuels in Light Water Reactors Using PARCS/Polaris

Muhammad Rizki Oktavian, Ugur Mertyurek, Yunlin Xu

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2072-2085

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2162790

Utilizing Sensitivity and Correlation Coefficients from MCNP and Whisper to Guide Microreactor Experiment Design

Alexis Maldonado, Christopher Perfetti

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2086-2098

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2162782

Estimation of Near-Field and Far-Field Post-Accident Atmospheric Dispersion for Microreactors

Rohan Biwalkar, Kenneth Redus, Adam Stein, Sola Talabi

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2099-2116

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2023.2204174

Using a Random Forest Model to Choose Optimized Group Structures

Thomas G. Saller, Vishnu Nair, Andrew Till, Nathan Gibson

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2117-2135

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2133940

Improving the Predictivity of a Steam Generator Clogging Numerical Model by Global Sensitivity Analysis and Bayesian Calibration Techniques

L. Lefebvre, M. Segond, R. Spaggiari, L. Le Gratiet, E. Deri, B. Iooss, G. Damblin

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2136-2149

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2023.2206769

Neutronic Evaluation and Optimization of the Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket Concept

William J. Walters

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2150-2160

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2161805

Feasibility of Using Poisons to Suppress the Positive Temperature Reactivity Coefficient in Hydride-Moderated Reactors

Vedant K. Mehta, Zachary A. Miller, Dasari V. Rao

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2161-2175

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2164150

Design of a Fast Molten Salt Reactor for Space Nuclear Electric Propulsion

F. Quinteros, P. Rubiolo, V. Ghetta, J. Giraud, N. Capellan

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2176-2191

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2023.2167470

A Nonintrusive Nuclear Data Uncertainty Propagation Study for the ARC Fusion Reactor Design

Alex Aimetta, Nicolò Abrate, Sandra Dulla, Antonio Froio

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2192-2216

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2153638

The Virtual Test Bed (VTB) Repository: A Library of Reference Reactor Models Using NEAMS Tools

Guillaume L. Giudicelli, Abdalla Abou-Jaoude, April J. Novak, Ahmed Abdelhameed, Paolo Balestra, Lise Charlot, Jun Fang, Bo Feng, Thomas Folk, Ramiro Freile, Thomas Freyman, Derek Gaston, Logan Harbour, Thanh Hua, Wen Jiang, Nicolas Martin, Yinbin Miao, Jason Miller, Isaac Naupa, Dan O’Grady, David Reger, Emily Shemon, Nicolas Stauff, Mauricio Tano, Stefano Terlizzi, Samuel Walker, Cody Permann

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2217-2233

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2142440

Evaluating Quantities of Interest Other Than Nuclide Densities in the Bateman Equations

Olin W. Calvin, Micah D. Gale, Sebastian Schunert

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2234-2250

Technical papers from: PHYSOR 2022 / dx.doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2161802

Reactor Physics Experiment on a Graphite-Moderated Core to Construct Integral Experiment Database for HTGR

Shoichiro Okita, Yuji Fukaya, Atsushi Sakon, Tadafumi Sano, Yoshiyuki Takahashi, Hironobu Unesaki

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 197 / Number 8 / August 2023 / Pages 2251-2257

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