Abstract Imperialist Competitive Algorithm (ICA) has been successfully applied to the various
optimization problems and has demonstrated great results in both the global optimal …

In this paper, we develop a novel optimization algorithm, Bat Algorithm (BA), in order to
implement in the Loading Pattern Optimization (LPO) of nuclear reactor core. For performing …

In-core fuel management optimization (ICFMO) is one of the most challenging concepts of
nuclear engineering. In recent decades several meta-heuristic algorithms or computational …

In this paper, a novel multi objective optimization algorithm, Gravitational Search Algorithm
(GSA), is developed in order to implement in the Loading Pattern Optimization (LPO) of a …

A hybridization of the recently introduced Particle Collision Algorithm (PCA) and the Nelder–
Mead Simplex algorithm is introduced and applied to a core design optimization problem …

In this investigation, there are two prime objectives. These objectives are: firstly, enhancing
the core effective multiplication factor (Keff), secondly, keeping the Pq lower than a …

The operation and fuel management of reactors are of utmost importance. Core performance
analysis constitutes an important stage in core fuel management optimization. In this article …

To successfully carry out material irradiation experiments and radioisotope productions, a
high thermal neutron flux at irradiation box over a desired life time of a core configuration is …

Abstract The multi objective Loading Pattern Optimization (LPO) is one of the most important
concerns for the incore design of nuclear reactors. Hence, different techniques have been …

Core loading pattern (LP) optimization is a combinatorial optimization problem with
significant impact on the economic and safety performance of a reactor. However, finding an …