Research Article

A Reduced Order Model Based on ANN-POD Algorithm for Steady-State Neutronics and Thermal-Hydraulics Coupling Problem

Table 1

Notation in the governing equations.

SymbolsPhysical parameters

Neutron flux
Neutron absorption cross section
Neutron fission cross section
Neutron diffusion coefficient
Heat production per nuclear fission reaction
Effective multiplication factor
Fuel temperature
Fuel density
Fuel heat capacity
Anisotropic fuel heat conductivity
Fluid temperature
Fluid density
Fluid heat capacity
Fluid heat conductivity
Heat transfer coefficient
Heat transfer area
Fluid velocity
Fluid temperature
Gravity acceleration
Porosity
Friction factor