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J. M. Kallfelz, G. B. Bruna, G. Palmiotti, M. Salvatores
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 62 | Number 2 | February 1977 | Pages 304-309
Technical Note | doi.org/10.13182/NSE77-A26966
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The application of generalized perturbation theory, both time dependent and static, to burnup problems is discussed. Simple analytical forms, applicable for many cases of interest, are derived for the time-dependent expressions. The influence of changes in Φ(E,r) during the cycle on the production of the plutonium isotopes is calculated for a typical liquid-metal fast breeder reactor case, using perturbation theory. Comparison of the results with direct calculations indicates that perturbation theory gives satisfactory accuracy for this problem.
