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title: A Preliminary Analysis of the Effect of Seed and Blanket Heterogeneity on PWR Core Neutronics
description: Analysis of seed and blanket heterogeneity impacts on PWR core neutronics highlighted in a recent NFC Nuclear Fuel Cycle Program report. Learn more about its implications for nuclear energy.
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# [A Preliminary Analysis of the Effect of Seed and Blanket Heterogeneity on PWR Core Neutronics](https://canes.mit.edu/media/a-preliminary-analysis-of-the-effect-of-seed-and-blanket-heterogeneity-on-pwr-core-neutronics)

 Written by [MIT CANES](https://canes.mit.edu/media/author/mit-canes) | Sep 20, 2024 4:21:24 PM

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Report Date: December 1999  
Appendices: No  
Program:     NFC Nuclear Fuel Cycle Program  
Type:     TR 

RPT. No.: 20

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