The Design Process and Simulation Tools Used in the Neutronic Design of the ACR-1000® Core

Abstract

This paper gives an overview of the design features and design process of the ACR 1000, and in particular of the computing tools and techniques used in the design of the ACR-1000 core. The paper focuses on the neutronic design of the core, and describes how the codes WIMS-AECL, DRAGON, RFSP-IST and MCNP are used.