The research at JSI in the domain of Reactor Physics is directed mostly towards development of new computational methods for research and power reactors. The work is focused on neutron, photon and electron Monte Carlo transport, nuclear data evaluation, sensitivity methods, advanced nodal methods, pin cell and fuel element homogenization and on methods aimed at precise power distribution reconstruction.
Relevant experience
Several program packages for reactor calculations both for the TRIGA research reactor and the Krško nuclear power plant were developed at the Reactor Physics Department. Advanced fourth generation reactors, advanced neutron sources and data and materials for fusion technology are also studied. Neutron and photon transport calculations for the currently largest fusion reactor JET (Great Britain) and for the future fusion reactor ITER (France) are also performed.
Scientific and technical personnel involved
- A. Trkov: Principal investigator on the project from JSI. He has experience in Reactor Physics calculations for research and power reactors. He also has expertise in nuclear data evaluation, processing and validation. Coordinates the activities for the maintenance of the NJOY Nuclear Data Processing System for users outside the USA and the co-editor of the ENDF-6 Formats Manual, which defines the way in which the evaluated nuclear data are stored.