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Energy release distribution optimization in a RBMK core during operation

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Refueling optimization is examined for RBMK. The optimal distribution of burnup and the number of inserted control rods is discussed. The possible effect of optimization is evaluated. Modeling shows that the economic effect of optimization of refueling at nuclear power plants can be comparable to strategic measures such as increasing fuel enrichment.

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  1. Dollezhal Research and Development Institute of Power Engineering (NIKIET), Moscow, Russia

    V. V. Postnikov

  2. Russian Science Center Kurchatov Institute, Moscow, Russia

    A. V. Krayushkin

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Translated from Atomnaya Énergiya, Vol. 106, No. 2, pp. 63–68, February, 2009.

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Postnikov, V.V., Krayushkin, A.V. Energy release distribution optimization in a RBMK core during operation. At Energy 106, 79–85 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10512-009-9134-1

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