Open AccessMCNP criticality validation and bias for LEU systems
Author(s) -
F. Schmittroth
Publication year - 1996
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/332174
Subject(s) - criticality , uranium , nuclear engineering , enriched uranium , environmental science , nuclear physics , statistical physics , computer science , physics , engineering
The bias in MCP calculations was evaluated for low enriched uranium (LEU) systems typical of N reactor fuel. A formula that includes the bias and its uncertainties is given to ensure that LEU systems are safely subcritical
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