Lattice physics calculations using the embedded self-shielding method in polaris, Part II: Benchmark assessment. (January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mertyurek, Ugur; Jessee, Matthew A.; Betzler, Benjamin R.
• Is Part Of: Annals of nuclear energy. Volume 150(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-01
• Subjects: Lattice physics -- Benchmark -- SCALE -- Polaris -- KENO -- LWR; Nuclear energy -- Periodicals; Nuclear engineering -- Periodicals; 621.4805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2020.107829
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-4549

Abstract

Abstract: Polaris is a 2D multigroup lattice physics capability in the SCALE code system used for the analysis of light water reactor fuel designs. Verification and validation results of Polaris in SCALE 6.2 are presented. The SCALE/KENO continuous-energy Monte Carlo code is used as a reference to compare the results of more than 2, 000 combinations of pressurized water reactor and boiling water reactor lattice designs and state points. Radiochemical assay measurements were also used to assess the accuracy of depletion calculations. Results show that Polaris, with ENDF/B-VII.1 cross section library, produces accurate lattice physics data for core simulators.