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Results in Engineering • Vol 26
Optimizing the core loading pattern and fuel composition in a hexagonal small modular nuclear reactor via ANN-PSO approach
April 2025 • G.R. Ansarifar, Masoud Karimi, H. Zayermohammadi Rishehri
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), such as the NuScale Power Module (NPM), have gained considerable attention in recent years. However, significant efforts are needed to enhance safety. The utilization of hexagonal Fuel Assemblies (FAs) offers numerous benefits from both neutronic and thermal-hydraulic perspectives. By leveraging these advantages, reactors performance can be improved without compromising safety regulations. Additionally, there has been consideration given to the use of burnable neutron absorbers, such…
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