KWU pressurized water reactors, the neutron flux is measured with in-core and the ex-core
detectors. Investigating the signal fluctuations of these detectors at fixed burnup, periods of …

In a nuclear reactor, even operating at full power and steady-state conditions, fluctuations
are detected in the recording of any process parameter. These fluctuations (also called …

Nuclear reactors are stochastic systems, in which several parameters fluctuate even during
steady-state conditions. In addition, structural components like fuel assemblies, vibrate due …

This work is a contribution towards the development of computational methods that allow
investigation and prediction of reactor noise response due to in-core perturbations such as …

The mechanical vibrations of fuel assemblies have been shown to give rise to high levels of
neutron noise, triggering in some circumstances the necessity to operate nuclear reactors at …

Neutron noise is a natural phenomenon in nuclear reactors. Hence, its investigation plays a
significant role in nuclear reactor physics and safety-related issues. While neutron noise …

Abstract The Lateral deformation of Fuel Assembly (FA) under the operational conditions of
the reactor cores is called FA bowing. This phenomenon is caused by factors such as …

In this work, a methodology is proposed for the classification of different perturbation types
and their position in a nuclear reactor core. More specifically, it is based on a Convolutional …

Abstract KWU pre-Konvoi PWRs (SIEMENS design) are commonly exhibiting high neutron
noise levels which can lead to costly operational issues (ie activation of SCRAM system …

The safe operation of nuclear power plants is highly dependent on the ability of quickly and
accurately identifying possible anomalies and perturbations in the reactor. Operational …