Dynamic simulator for the miniature neutron source reactor

A dynamic simulator for the Syrian Miniature Neutron Source Reactor was dev eloped and implemented on a desktop computer using C++ Builder. Mathematica l models for the main physical phenomena of reactor such as heat transfer a nd neutronics were developed on the basis of the lumped parameter approach and real experimental data fitting. Point model equations of reactor kineti cs was employed and solved using fourth order Runge-Kutta integration proce dure. Simulation for training purposes of both real and accelerated time fo r normal and abnormal conditions can be accomplished with the model. The si mulator is user friendly with operator. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.