Title :
Minimization of uncertainties in the inverse-kinetics measurements using the oscillator technique (June 2013)
Author :
Baker, Benjamin A. ; Imel, George R.
Author_Institution :
Nucl. Sci. & Eng., Idaho State Univ., Pocatello, ID, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents continuous and discrete equations for the propagation of uncertainty applied to inverse kinetics and shows that the uncertainty of a measurement can be minimized by the proper choice of frequency from the perturbing reactivity waveform.
Keywords :
fission reactor kinetics; reactivity (fission reactors); continuous equations; discrete equations; inverse-kinetics measurement; oscillator technique; reactivity waveform; uncertainty minimization; uncertainty propagation; Equations; Inductors; Kinetic theory; Measurement uncertainty; Neutrons; Standards; Uncertainty; AGN-201 Reactor; inverse-kinetics; oscillator; pile oscillator; reactivity measurement; reactor point kinetics; small worth measurement; uncertainty in inverse kinetics;
Conference_Titel :
Advancements in Nuclear Instrumentation Measurement Methods and their Applications (ANIMMA), 2013 3rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Marseille
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-1046-5
DOI :
10.1109/ANIMMA.2013.6728102
