FastNeutronFlux

Computes fast neutron flux.

Description

Fast neutron flux and fluence can be calculated as a material in FastNeutronFlux. The flux can be set in a variety of ways, including as a constant, a variable, a function, or a linear combination of functions. For example, the fast neutron flux may be estimated given the linear heat rate, where is the fast neutron flux, is a conversion factor, typically 3 n/(ms)/(W/m), and P is the linear heat rate (W/m).

The fast neutron fluence is calcualted via a average over the current and previous timestep,

Example Input Syntax

[Materials<<<{"href": "../../syntax/Materials/index.html"}>>>]
  [flux_1]
    type = FastNeutronFlux<<<{"description": "Computes fast neutron flux.", "href": "FastNeutronFlux.html"}>>>
    block<<<{"description": "The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied"}>>> = 1
    factor<<<{"description": "Constant multiplied against the function, rod average linear power, or q_variable."}>>> = 3
    outputs<<<{"description": "Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object"}>>> = all
    calculate_fluence<<<{"description": "Flag to calculate fluence from the flux."}>>> = true
  []
  [flux_2]
    type = FastNeutronFlux<<<{"description": "Computes fast neutron flux.", "href": "FastNeutronFlux.html"}>>>
    block<<<{"description": "The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied"}>>> = 2
    q_variable<<<{"description": "Variable holding linear heat rate in pellet in W/m"}>>> = q
    factor<<<{"description": "Constant multiplied against the function, rod average linear power, or q_variable."}>>> = 3
    outputs<<<{"description": "Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object"}>>> = all
    calculate_fluence<<<{"description": "Flag to calculate fluence from the flux."}>>> = true
  []
  [flux_3]
    type = FastNeutronFlux<<<{"description": "Computes fast neutron flux.", "href": "FastNeutronFlux.html"}>>>
    block<<<{"description": "The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied"}>>> = 3
    rod_ave_lin_pow<<<{"description": "Function that describes the linear power as a function of time."}>>> = 't'
    axial_power_profile<<<{"description": "Function that describes the axial power profile as a function of axial position and time."}>>> = 'y'
    factor<<<{"description": "Constant multiplied against the function, rod average linear power, or q_variable."}>>> = 3
    outputs<<<{"description": "Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object"}>>> = all
    calculate_fluence<<<{"description": "Flag to calculate fluence from the flux."}>>> = true
  []
  [flux_4]
    type = FastNeutronFlux<<<{"description": "Computes fast neutron flux.", "href": "FastNeutronFlux.html"}>>>
    block<<<{"description": "The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied"}>>> = 4
    factor<<<{"description": "Constant multiplied against the function, rod average linear power, or q_variable."}>>> = 3
    flux_function<<<{"description": "The function that describes the fast neutron flux"}>>> = flux_function
    outputs<<<{"description": "Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object"}>>> = all
    calculate_fluence<<<{"description": "Flag to calculate fluence from the flux."}>>> = true
  []
[]
(test/tests/fast_neutron_flux/test.i)

Input Parameters

  • axial_power_profileFunction that describes the axial power profile as a function of axial position and time.

    C++ Type:FunctionName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Function that describes the axial power profile as a function of axial position and time.

  • 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

  • calculate_fluenceFalseFlag to calculate fluence from the flux.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Flag to calculate fluence from the flux.

  • computeTrueWhen false, MOOSE will not call compute methods on this material. The user must call computeProperties() after retrieving the MaterialBase via MaterialBasePropertyInterface::getMaterialBase(). Non-computed MaterialBases are not sorted for dependencies.

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:When false, MOOSE will not call compute methods on this material. The user must call computeProperties() after retrieving the MaterialBase via MaterialBasePropertyInterface::getMaterialBase(). Non-computed MaterialBases are not sorted for dependencies.

  • constant_onNONEWhen ELEMENT, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps.When SUBDOMAIN, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps. Evaluations on element qps will be skipped

    Default:NONE

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:NONE, ELEMENT, SUBDOMAIN

    Controllable:No

    Description:When ELEMENT, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps.When SUBDOMAIN, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps. Evaluations on element qps will be skipped

  • declare_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any declared 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 declared properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

  • factor1Constant multiplied against the function, rod average linear power, or q_variable.

    Default:1

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Constant multiplied against the function, rod average linear power, or q_variable.

  • flux_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_powFunction that describes the linear power as a function of time.

    C++ Type:FunctionName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Function that describes the linear power as a function of time.

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.

  • implicitTrueDetermines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Determines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form

  • 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

  • output_propertiesList of material properties, from this material, to output (outputs must also be defined to an output type)

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

    Controllable:No

    Description:List of material properties, from this material, to output (outputs must also be defined to an output type)

  • outputsnone Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object

    Default:none

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

    Controllable:No

    Description:Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object

Outputs 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