Publication Type
Conference Paper
Book Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2019)
Publication Date
Page Numbers
1 to 11
Conference Name
International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2019)
Conference Location
Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Conference Sponsor
ANS
Conference Date
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Abstract
A metaheuristic optimization tool was developed for design optimization studies of a High Flux Isotope Reactor low-enriched uranium core. Low-enriched uranium core design presents a multidimensional, multi-objective optimization problem that requires a systematic approach to avoid arbitrary design decisions. This tool searches this multidimensional design space to generate an optimum design, considering a weighted design performance metric that includes several parameters. The search methods are discussed herein, and the tool is applied to uranium silicide fuel designs.
