Calculation and Optimization of Radiation Shielding for Prospective Nuclear Power Systems for Use in Space

New approaches are presented for calculating and designing radiation shielding on nuclear power systems used in space. A method for optimizing and profiling the radiation shielding is described. The method is based on using the input current and elements of optimal control theory. As an example, the...

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Published in:Atomic energy (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2004-07, Vol.97 (1), p.487-494
Main Authors: Pyshko, A P, Plotnikov, AYu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atomic energy
Control theory
Mathematical analysis
Nuclear energy
Nuclear power
Nuclear power generation
Optimal control
Optimization
Profiling
Radiation
Radiation shielding
Shielding
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Summary:New approaches are presented for calculating and designing radiation shielding on nuclear power systems used in space. A method for optimizing and profiling the radiation shielding is described. The method is based on using the input current and elements of optimal control theory. As an example, the heavy component of the radiation shielding for a conventional space craft with a nuclear power system on board is optimized and profiled. Two- and three-dimensional profiles of the shielding are presented. It is shown that the method makes it possible to eliminate somewhat more than 500 kg.
ISSN:1063-4258
1573-8205
DOI:10.1023/B:ATEN.0000045702.66112.36