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of Publications
Prof. John R. White
2000 - present
A.
Jirapongmed and J. R. White, "Activation Analysis Using the
ACTIV Code System," ANS 2002 Winter Meeting, Washington, D.C.
(Nov. 2002).
J. R. White and L. Bobek, "Startup Test Results and Model Evaluation
for the HEU to LEU Conversion of the UMass-Lowell Research,"
24th International Meeting on Reduced Enrichment for Research and
Test Reactors (RERTR 2002), San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina (Nov.
2002).
J. R. White, L. Bobek, and T. M. Regan, "Initial Testing of
the New Ex-Core Fast Neutron Irradiator at the UMass-Lowell Research
Reactor," Final Report for UMass-Lowell Research Foundation
Project No. 14-08567 (July 2002). This final report also included
a copy of the paper presented at the RPS Topical Conference in Santa
Fe, NM in April 2002.
J. R. White, A. Jirapongmed, L. Bobek, and T. M. Regan, "Design
and Initial Testing of an Ex-Core Fast Neutron Irradiator for the
UMass-Lowell Research Reactor," 2002 ANS Radiation Protection
and Shielding Topical Conference, Santa Fe, NM (April 2002).
T. M. Regan, D. C. Harris, R. M. Stroud, and J. R. White, "Neutron
Irradiation of Sapphire for Compressive Strengthening: I. Processing
Conditions and Compressive Strength," Journal of Nuclear Materials,
300, 39-46 (2002).
J. R. White and A. Jirapongmed, "Activation Analysis for the
Fermi 1 Reactor," Final Report for UMass-Lowell Research Foundation
Project No. 05-08620 (Jan. 2001).
J. R. White, J. Byard, and A. Jirapongmed, "Calculational Support
for the Startup of the LEU-Fueled UMass-Lowell Research Reactor,"
Proceedings of Topical Meeting on Advances in Reactor Physics and
Mathematics and Computation, Pittsburgh, PA (May 2000).
J. R. White, A. Jirapongmed, and J. Byard, "Preliminary Characterization
of the Irradiation Facilities Within the LEU-Fueled UMass-Lowell
Research Reactor," Proceedings of Topical Meeting on Advances
in Reactor Physics and Mathematics and Computation, Pittsburgh,
PA (May 2000).
J. R. White, "On Computing the Thermal Flux in Ex-Core Neutron
Activation Studies," Report for UMass-Lowell Research Foundation
Project No. 05-08453 (Jan. 2000).
J. R. White, "SYN2D Summary Notes and Usage with 1-D Versus
2-D Comparisons for the JPDR," Report for UMass-Lowell Research
Foundation Project No. 05-08453 (Jan. 2000).
1995 - 1999
J.
R. White and R. D. Tooker, "Modeling and Reference Core Calculations
for the LEU-Fueled UMass-Lowell Research Reactor," ANS 1999
Winter Meeting, Long Beach, CA (Nov. 1999).
J. R. White, "Cross Section Libraries and Preliminary Modeling
for the Reference UMLRR LEU Core Configuration," Final Report
for UMass-Lowell Research Foundation Project No. 05-08186 (Jan.
1999).
J. R. White, "Additional Characterization of the Irradiation
Facilities in the UMass-Lowell Research Reactor," Final Report
for UMass-Lowell Research Foundation Project No. 05-07895 (Ext.
#1) (June 1998).
J. R. White, "Updated Results for the JPDR Activation Analysis
Benchmark Using VITAMIN-B6 and BUGLE-96 Data," 1998 ANS Radiation
Protection and Shielding Topical Conference, Nashville, TN (April
1998).
J. R. White, "Characterization of the Neutron Spectrum in the
UMass-Lowell Research Reactor," Final Report for UMass-Lowell
Research Foundation Project No. 05-07895 (Jan. 1998).
J. R. White, "Preliminary Characterization of the Neutron Spectrum
in the UMass-Lowell Research Reactor," Final Report for UMass-Lowell
Research Foundation Project No. 05-07819 (July 1997).
P. M. Delmolino and J. R. White, "Development and Testing of
a Generalized Adjoint Formulation Within the Framework of an Advanced
Nodal Code," Advances in Nuclear Fuel Management II, Myrtle
Beach, SC (March 1997).
J. R. White, "Summary Results of the MCNP-MCNP Coupling Studies
for the Point Source KSU Skyshine Benchmark Problem," technical
report submitted to Yankee Atomic Electric Company (Jan. 1997).
L. H. Bettenhausen and J. R. White, "Engineering Service Life
Determination Using a Research Reactor," ANS/ENS International
Meeting, Washington, D.C. (Nov. 1996).
J. R. White and A. P. Fyfe, "UMass-Lowell Results for the JPDR
Activation Analysis Benchmark," 1996 Radiation Protection &
Shielding Topical Meeting, No. Falmouth, Massachusetts (April 1996).
J. R. White, L. H. Bettenhausen, and P. J. Tutinas, "Determination
of the Service Life for the Excore Neutron Detector Cables in Seabrook
Station," 1996 Radiation Protection & Shielding Topical
Meeting, No. Falmouth, Massachusetts (April 1996).
J. R. White and A. P. Fyfe, "UMass-Lowell Results of the IAEA
Benchmark Calculation of Radioactive Inventory for Fission Reactor
Decommissioning," report of IAEA Benchmark Exercise for the
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria (July 1995).
1990 - 1994
K.
B. Spinney, J. R. White, and R. C. Paulson, "Determination
of Neutron and Gamma Radiation Fields in a Mark I BWR Drywell via
Calculation and Measurement," Proceedings of the 8th International
Conference on Radiation Shielding, Arlington, Texas (April 1994).
J. R. White, et al., "Comparison of the BUGLE-80 and SAILOR
Libraries for Coupled Neutron-Gamma Transport Applications,"
Eighth ASTM-EURATOM Symposium on Reactor Dosimetry, Vail, Colorado
(Aug. 1993).
J. R. White, et al., "Maine Yankee Dosimetry Capsule and Pressure
Vessel Neutron Fluence Calculations," Eighth ASTM-EURATOM Symposium
on Reactor Dosimetry, Vail, Colorado (Aug. 1993).
K. B. Spinney, K. J. Morrissey, and J. R. White, "Equilibrium
Cycle Excore Neutron and Gamma Fluxes for the GE Simplified Boiling
Water Reactor," YAEC-1858, Yankee Atomic Electric Company (May
1993).
J. R. White and P. M. Delmolino, "Simple Heuristics: A Bridge
Between Manual Core Design and Automated Optimization Methods,"
International Conference on Mathematical Methods and Super Computing
in Nuclear Applications, Karlsruhe, Germany (April 1993).
J. R. White and P. M. Delmolino, "LWR Core Design and Analysis
Using the RESCUE Interactive Reload Design Tool," AI 91: Frontiers
in Innovative Computing for the Nuclear Industry, Jackson, Wyoming
(Sept. 1991).
J. R. White and T. F. DeLorey, "Sensitivity and Uncertainty
Analysis of Integral Physics Parameters in High Conversion Reactors."
Nuclear Technology, 95, 129 (Aug. 1991).
J. R. White, "Integrating Computer Literacy into the Nuclear
Engineering Curriculum," ASEE Annual Conference, New Orleans,
Louisiana (June 1991).
J. R. White, K. R. Robinson, and P. M. Delmolino, "Implicit
Versus Explicit Perturbation Methods for the Efficient Evaluation
of Alternative Core Designs," International Topical Meeting
on Advances in Mathematics, Computations, and Reactor Physics, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania (April 1991).
J. R. White and P. M. Delmolino, "RESCUE - A PC-Based Interactive
Reload Design Tool," Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc., 62, 551 (Nov. 1990).
J. R. White and P. M. Delmolino, "An Implicit High-Order GPT
Method for LWR Reload Design Applications," Trans. Am. Nucl.
Soc., 61, 159 (June 1990).
T. F. DeLorey and J. R. White, "Quantifying the Void Coefficient
Uncertainty in High Conversion Reactor Systems," Trans. Am.
Nucl. Soc., 61, 336 (June 1990).
J. R. White and G. A. Swanbon, "Development of a Technique
for the Practical Implementation of Higher-Order Perturbation Methods,"
Nuc. Sci. Eng., 105, 160 (June 1990).
J. R. White and T. F. DeLorey, "Data Uncertainty Reduction
in High Converter Reactor Designs Using PROTEUS Phase II Integral
Experiments," International Conference on the Physics of Reactors:
Operation, Design and Computation, Marseille, France (April 1990).
J. R. White and P. M. Delmolino, "Accurate LWR Assembly Power
Distributions Based on Generalized Perturbation Theory," International
Conference on the Physics of Reactors: Operation, Design and Computation,
Marseille, France (April 1990).
J. R. White and K. M. Avila, "Developing Feasible Loading Patterns
Using Perturbation Theory Methods," International Conference
on the Physics of Reactors: Operation, Design and Computation, Marseille,
France (April 1990).
1985 - 1989
D.
Biswas, W. P. Kovacik, and J. R. White, "Evaluation of the
Delayed Neutron Importance Factor with ENDF/B-V Data," Trans.
Am. Nucl. Soc., 59, 318 (June 1989).
J. R. White and G. A. Swanbon, "A Practical Approach to Higher
Order Generalized Perturbation Theory," ANS Topical Meeting
on Advances in Nuclear Engineering Computation and Radiation Shielding,
Santa Fe, New Mexico (April 1989).
J. R. White, J. E. Stoddard, Jr., and J. P. Phelps, "Physics
Analyses for the HEU to LEU Conversion at the University of Lowell
Research Reactor," 1988 International Reactor Physics Conference,
Jackson Hole, Wyoming (Sept. 1988).
J. R. White, J. E. Stoddard Jr., and J. P. Phelps, "Verification
of the Computational Models for the Physics Analysis of the University
of Lowell Reactor," Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc., 56, 574 (June 1988).
B. R. Frank and J. R. White, "Implementation of Static Generalized
Perturbation Theory for LWR Design Applications," International
Topical Meeting on Advances in Reactor Physics, Mathematics, and
Computations, Paris, France (April 1987).
J. R. White and B. R. Frank, "Analytic Solutions to Several
Forms of the One-Dimensional Multigroup Diffusion Equation,"
International Topical Meeting on Advances in Reactor Physics, Mathematics,
and Computations, Paris, France (April 1987).
J. R. White, "Conceptual Development of a Complete LWR Reload
Design Methodology Based on Generalized Perturbation Theory,"
PhD Dissertation, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. (March
1987).
J. R. White and B. R. Frank, "Generalized Perturbation Theory
for LWR Depletion Analysis and Core Design Applications," Topical
Meeting on Advances in Reactor Physics and Safety, Saratoga Springs,
New York (Sept. 1986).
J. R. White and B. R. Frank, "Static Generalized Perturbation
Theory with Feedback Effects and Criticality Reset," Trans.
Am. Nuc. Soc., 53, 433 (June 1986).
J. R. White, D. M. Chapman, and D. Biswas, "Fuel Management
Optimization Based on Generalized Perturbation Theory," Topical
Meeting on Advances in Fuel Management, Pinehurst, North Carolina
(March 1986).
J. R. White, D. M. Chapman, and D. Biswas, "Development of
a GPT-Based Optimization Algorithm," Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc.,
50, 83 (Nov. 1985).
J. R. White, T. J. Cahill, and B. R. Frank, "Exact Analytic
Solution for the Generalized Flux in 1-D Cartesian Geometry,"
Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc., 49, 220 (June 1985).
B. R. Frank and J. R. White, "Evaluation of the DIF3D Nodal
Option for HTGR Neutronic Applications," Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc.,
49 (June 1985).
B. R. Frank and J. R. White, "Few-Group Three-Dimensional Hexagonal
HTGR Benchmark Problem," ANS International Meeting on Advances
in Nuclear Engineering Computational Methods, Knoxville, TN. (April
1985).
J. R. White, "The DEPTH-CHARGE Static and Time-Dependent Perturbation/Sensitivity
System for Nuclear Reactor Core Analysis, Revision I," Oak
Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL/CSD-78R (April 1985).
1980
- 1984
J.
R. White, B. R. Frank, and J. Pappas, "Analytic Solution for
the Fundamental and Higher Harmonics of the 1-D Diffusion Equation,"
Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc., 46, 408 (June 1984).
J. R. White, J. Konovalchick, J. H. Marable, and J. L. Lucius, "Sensitivity
Analysis of the Doppler Coefficient in Heterogeneous LMFBRs,"
Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc., 45, 769 (Nov. 1983).
J. R. White, J. H. Marable, and R. E. Schenter, "Sensitivity
Analysis of the Inherent Neutron Source Strength," Trans. Am.
Nuc. Soc., 43, 723 (Nov. 1982).
J. R. White and M. L. Williams, "Application of Time-Dependent
Generalized Perturbation Theory Methods in LWR Physics Analyses,"
Topical Meeting on Reactor Physics and Core Thermal Hydraulics,
Kiamesha Lake, New York (Sept. 1982).
J. H. Marable, D. G. Cacuci, C. R. Weisbin, J. R. White, D. Biswas,
J. M. Kallfelz, C. C. Cowan, and R. Protsik, "Sensitivities
and Uncertainties of a Large LMFBR Using Adjusted Cross Section
Library ORACLE-1," Topical Meeting on Reactor Physics and Core
Thermal Hydraulics, Kiamesha Lake, New York (Sept. 1982).
J. R. White and R. E. Schenter, "Analysis of the Lumped Fission
Product Uncertainty in CRBR," Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc., 39, 931
(Nov. 1981).
J. M. Kallfelz, E. T. Tomlinson, D. Biswas, and J. R. White, "Preliminary
Analysis and Sensitivity Study of PHENIX Fuel Irradiation Experiments,"
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL/TM-7505 (Sept. 1981).
J. R. White, "The DEPTH-CHARGE Static and Time-Dependent Perturbation/Sensitivity
System for Nuclear Reactor Core Analysis," Oak Ridge National
Laboratory, ORNL/CSD-78 (Sept. 1981).
D. Biswas, J. M. Kallfelz, and J. R. White, "Depletion Analysis
and Sensitivity Study of PHENIX Fuel Irradiation Experiments,"
Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc., 38, 673 (June 1981).
J. R. White and D. T. Ingersoll, "Analysis of the Thorium Axial
Blanket Experiments in the PROTEUS Reactor," Oak Ridge National
Laboratory, ORNL/TM-7471 (Dec. 1980).
J. R. White and T. J. Burns, "Preliminary Evaluation of Alternate
Fueled Gas Cooled Fast Reactors," Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL/TM-7432 (Dec. 1980).
J. R. White, "Burnup Effects in Data Sensitivity Studies,"
Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc., 35, 587 (Nov. 1980).
J. M. Kallfelz, et al., "Design and Sensitivity Analysis of
a CDS-Type Heterogeneous Core," ANS Topical Meeting on Advances
in Reactor Physics and Shielding, Sun Valley, Idaho (Sept. 1980).
J. R. White, T. J. Burns, and M. L. Williams, "On the Implementation,
Verification, and Application of Multicycle Depletion Perturbation
Theory," Topical Meeting on Advances in Reactor Physics and
Shielding, Sun Valley, Idaho (Sept. 1980).
J. R. White, "The Development, Implementation, and Verification
of Multicycle Depletion Perturbation Theory for Reactor Burnup Analysis,"
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL/TM-7305 (Aug. 1980).
J. R. White and T. J. Burns, "Development and Verification
of Multicycle Depletion Perturbation Theory," Trans. Am. Nuc.
Soc., 34, 824 (June 1980).
J. R. White, D. T. Ingersoll, U. Schmocker, and K. Gmur, "Analysis
of the Thorium Axial Blanket Experiments in the PROTEUS Reactor,"
Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc., 34, 759 (June 1980).
J. R. White and T. J. Burns, "Analysis of Fission-Product Effects
in a Fast Mixed-Spectrum Reactor Concept," Oak Ridge National
Laboratory, ORNL/TM-7091 (Feb. 1980).
1977 - 1979
J.
R. White, D. T. Ingersoll, U. Schmocker, and K. Gmur, "Analysis
of a Swiss Thorium Blanket Integral Experiment," International
Conf. on Nuclear Cross Sections for Technology, Knoxville, TN. (Oct.
1979).
T. J. Burns and J. R. White, "Preliminary Neutronic Analysis
of a Fast Mixed-Spectrum Reactor (FMSR)," Oak Ridge National
Laboratory, ORNL/TM-6954 (Aug. 1979).
M. L. Williams, J. R. White, and T. J. Burns, "A Technique
for Sensitivity Analysis of Space- and Energy-Dependent Burnup Calculations,"
Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc., 32, 766 (June 1979).
J. R. White and T. J. Burns, "Alternative Heterogeneous GCFR
Fuel Cycles," Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc., 32, 403 (June 1979).
T. J. Burns and J. R. White, "Preliminary Evaluation of Alternative
Fuel Cycle Options Utilizing Fast Breeders," Oak Ridge National
Laboratory, ORNL-5389, (Oct. 1978).
M. L. Williams, J. R. White, J. H. Marable, and E. M. Oblow, "Sensitivity
Theory for Depletion Analysis," Seminar-Workshop on the Theory
and Application of Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis, Oak Ridge,
Tennessee, ORNL/RSIC-42 (Aug. 1978).
D. E. Bartine, T. J. Burns, J. R. White, J. M. Kallfelz, and D.
M. Rowland, "Alternative Fuel Cycles for Breeder Reactors,"
ANS Topical Meeting on Advances in Reactor Physics, Gatlinburg,
Tennessee (April 1978).
D. E. Bartine, T. J. Burns, J. R. White, J. M. Kallfelz, and D.
M. Rowland, "Alternative Fuel Cycles for Breeder Reactors,"
International Conference on Alternative Energy Sources, Miami Beach,
Florida (Dec. 1977).
T. J. Burns, J. R. White, D. E. Bartine, J. M. Kallfelz, and D.
M. Rowland, "Denatured Fast Reactor Symbiosis," Trans.
Am. Nuc. Soc., 27, 454 (Nov. 1977).
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