Neutron Life Cycle Flashcards
What is the equation for
p
Fast neutrons that become thermal
p =________________________________
Fast neutrons that start to slow down
Six factor formula what is
p
Resonance escape probability
For the six factor formula what is
Lf
Fast non leakage probability
What is the equation for
Of
Fast neutrons that start to slow down
Lf =__________________________________
Fast neutrons produced from all
Fission events
For the six factor formula what is
E
Fast fission factor
What is the equation for
E
Fast neutrons produced by
E = All fission events
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Fast neutrons produced by
Thermal fission eventsFor the six factor formula what is
Lth
Thermal non leakage factor
What is the equation for Lth
Thermal neutrons absorbed
in the core
Lth = ---------------------------------
Fast neutrons that became
ThermalFor the six factor formula what is
f
Thermal utilization factor
What is the equation for
f
Thermal neutrons absorbed
In Fuel
f = -----------------------------------
Thermal neutrons absorbed
In coreFor the six factor formula what is
N
Reproduction factor
What is the formula for
N
Fast neutron produced
By thermal fission events
N = --------------------------------
Thermal neutrons
Absorbed in the fuelFor the six factor formula what is
Keff
Effective multiplication factor
What is the formula for
Keff
# of neutron produced by
Fission in one generation
Keff = ---------------------------------
# of neutron produced by
Fission in previous generation
