Solution of the one-dimensional diffusion equation with one energy group for a slab-type reactor. Fuel economy resulting from the use of reflectors. Importance of delayed neutrons. Derivation of the point kinetics equations. Limitations of the point kinetics model. Inhour equation. Determination of reactivity through the inverse kinetics equation. Prompt-jump approximation. Reactivity feedback. Multigroup energy diffusion theory. Determination of the approximate neutron spectrum (fast and thermal). Multigroup constant collapsing. Numerical solution of the multigroup diffusion equations.

Credits: 3.0 (three)