An Innovative Neutron Transport Method for Whole Reactor Core Criticality Analysis

SPEAKER: FARZAD RAHNEMA DATE/TIME: MON, 02/28/2011 – 4:00PM TO 5:00PM LOCATION: 3105 ETCHEVERRY HALL Spring 2011 Colloquium Series Abstract: A new coarse-mesh radiation transport (COMET) method for modeling and simulation of realistic reactor cores (e.g., operating water reactors) is presented at this colloquium. This innovative method has Monte Carlo accuracy while having computational efficiency that is several orders…

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Reduced-Order Physics Models For Computationally Efficient Charged Particle Transport

SPEAKER: ANIL PRINJA DATE/TIME: MON, 02/14/2011 – 4:00PM TO 5:00PM LOCATION: 3105 ETCHEVERRY HALL Spring 2011 Colloquium Series Abstract: High-energy charged particles (electrons, light and heavy ions, from 10’s keV to GeV and above) are ubiquitous in nuclear science and engineering, medical physics, space science, and advanced materials applications, but the computational complexity associated with the transport of…

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Increased usage of Nuclear Power – Advantages and Challenges – Worldwide

SPEAKER: EDWARD L. QUINN DATE/TIME: MON, 02/07/2011 – 4:00PM TO 5:00PM LOCATION: 3105 ETCHEVERRY HALL Spring 2011 Colloquium Series Abstract: This presentation provides an overview of the Background, World Outlook, U.S. Outlook and challenges facing nuclear energy in its expansion worldwide. Major issues include demand for new energy sources and international prospects for nuclear, the path forward in…

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