Neutronics of Advanced Nuclear Systems

Description

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the neutronics of advanced nuclear systems, covering all key aspects, from the fundamental theories and methodologies to a wide range of advanced nuclear system designs and experiments. It is the first-ever book focusing on the neutronics of advanced nuclear systems in the world. Compared with traditional nuclear systems, advanced nuclear systems are characterized by more complex geometry and nuclear physics, and pose new challenges in terms of neutronics. Based on the achievements and experiences of the author and his team over the past few decades, the book focuses on the neutronics characteristics of advanced nuclear systems and introduces novel neutron transport methodologies for complex systems, high-fidelity calculation software for nuclear design and safety evaluation, and high-intensity neutron source and technologies for neutronics experiments. At the same time, it describes the development of various neutronics designs for advanced nuclear systems, including neutronics design for ITER, CLEAR and FDS series reactors. The book not only summarizes the progress and achievements of the author’s research work, but also highlights the latest advances and investigates the forefront of the field and the road ahead. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxiii Introduction (Yican Wu)....Pages 1-28 Front Matter ....Pages 29-29 Steady-State Neutron Transport Theory and Simulation (Yican Wu)....Pages 31-82 Neutron Kinetics (Yican Wu)....Pages 83-99 Neutron-Induced Transmutation (Yican Wu)....Pages 101-130 Radiation Dosimetry and Biological Safety (Yican Wu)....Pages 131-159 Material Neutron Irradiation Damage (Yican Wu)....Pages 161-180 Nuclear Data Libraries (Yican Wu)....Pages 181-212 Comprehensive Neutronics Simulations (Yican Wu)....Pages 213-246 Front Matter ....Pages 247-247 Neutronics Design of Advanced Fission Systems (Yican Wu)....Pages 249-291 Neutronics Design of Fusion Systems (Yican Wu)....Pages 293-336 Neutronics Design of Hybrid Nuclear Systems (Yican Wu)....Pages 337-373 Front Matter ....Pages 375-375 Neutronics Experimental Facilities and Technologies (Yican Wu)....Pages 377-408 Neutronics Experiments of Advanced Fission Systems (Yican Wu)....Pages 409-435 Neutronics Experiments of Fusion Systems (Yican Wu)....Pages 437-466 Neutronics Experiments of Hybrid Nuclear Systems (Yican Wu)....Pages 467-484