FastNeutronFluxAux

Computes fast neutron flux.

Description

Fast neutron flux may be specified as problem input. However, it may also be estimated given the linear heat rate. where is the fast neutron flux, is a conversion factor, typically 3 (n/(ms)/(W/m)), and is the linear heat rate (W/m).

Example Input Syntax

[AuxKernels<<<{"href": "../../syntax/AuxKernels/index.html"}>>>]
  [fast_neutron_flux]
    type = FastNeutronFluxAux<<<{"description": "Computes fast neutron flux.", "href": "FastNeutronFluxAux.html"}>>>
    variable<<<{"description": "The name of the variable that this object applies to"}>>> = fast_neutron_flux
    factor<<<{"description": "The fast neutron flux if the function, RALP, and q_variable are not given. A scaling factor if the function, RALP, or q_variable is given.  If RALP or q_variable is given, it is recommended to use a value of 3e13 (n/(m^2s)/(W/m))."}>>> = 1e20 # n/m^2-sec
    execute_on<<<{"description": "The list of flag(s) indicating when this object should be executed. For a description of each flag, see https://mooseframework.inl.gov/source/interfaces/SetupInterface.html."}>>> = 'initial linear'
  []
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(test/tests/solid_mechanics/zry_creep/creep_limback_rz.i)

Input Parameters

  • variableThe name of the variable that this object applies to

    C++ Type:AuxVariableName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The name of the variable that this object applies to

Required Parameters

  • axial_power_profileThe axial power profile function.

    C++ Type:FunctionName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The axial power profile function.

  • blockThe list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied

    C++ Type:std::vector<SubdomainName>

    Controllable:No

    Description:The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied

  • boundaryThe list of boundaries (ids or names) from the mesh where this object applies

    C++ Type:std::vector<BoundaryName>

    Controllable:No

    Description:The list of boundaries (ids or names) from the mesh where this object applies

  • check_boundary_restrictedTrueWhether to check for multiple element sides on the boundary in the case of a boundary restricted, element aux variable. Setting this to false will allow contribution to a single element's elemental value(s) from multiple boundary sides on the same element (example: when the restricted boundary exists on two or more sides of an element, such as at a corner of a mesh

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Whether to check for multiple element sides on the boundary in the case of a boundary restricted, element aux variable. Setting this to false will allow contribution to a single element's elemental value(s) from multiple boundary sides on the same element (example: when the restricted boundary exists on two or more sides of an element, such as at a corner of a mesh

  • execute_onLINEAR TIMESTEP_ENDThe list of flag(s) indicating when this object should be executed. For a description of each flag, see https://mooseframework.inl.gov/source/interfaces/SetupInterface.html.

    Default:LINEAR TIMESTEP_END

    C++ Type:ExecFlagEnum

    Options:XFEM_MARK, NONE, INITIAL, LINEAR, NONLINEAR_CONVERGENCE, NONLINEAR, POSTCHECK, TIMESTEP_END, TIMESTEP_BEGIN, MULTIAPP_FIXED_POINT_END, MULTIAPP_FIXED_POINT_BEGIN, FINAL, CUSTOM, PRE_DISPLACE

    Controllable:No

    Description:The list of flag(s) indicating when this object should be executed. For a description of each flag, see https://mooseframework.inl.gov/source/interfaces/SetupInterface.html.

  • factorThe fast neutron flux if the function, RALP, and q_variable are not given. A scaling factor if the function, RALP, or q_variable is given. If RALP or q_variable is given, it is recommended to use a value of 3e13 (n/(m^2s)/(W/m)).

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The fast neutron flux if the function, RALP, and q_variable are not given. A scaling factor if the function, RALP, or q_variable is given. If RALP or q_variable is given, it is recommended to use a value of 3e13 (n/(m^2s)/(W/m)).

  • functionThe function that describes the fast neutron flux.

    C++ Type:FunctionName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The function that describes the fast neutron flux.

  • q_variableVariable holding linear heat rate in pellet in W/m.

    C++ Type:std::vector<VariableName>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Variable holding linear heat rate in pellet in W/m.

  • rod_ave_lin_powThe power history function.

    C++ Type:FunctionName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The power history function.

Optional Parameters

  • control_tagsAdds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.

    C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>

    Controllable:No

    Description:Adds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.

  • enableTrueSet the enabled status of the MooseObject.

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:Yes

    Description:Set the enabled status of the MooseObject.

  • seed0The seed for the master random number generator

    Default:0

    C++ Type:unsigned int

    Controllable:No

    Description:The seed for the master random number generator

  • use_displaced_meshFalseWhether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Whether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.

Advanced Parameters

  • prop_getter_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

    C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:An optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

  • use_interpolated_stateFalseFor the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:For the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.

Material Property Retrieval Parameters

Input Files