BRADLEY T. REARDEN

PUBLICATIONS

2008

2007

2006

A. M. Fleckenstein and B. T. Rearden, "Multigroup Cross Section and Cross Section Covariance Data Visualization with Javapeño," Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 95, 292-295 (2006).

B. T. Rearden and J. E. Horwedel, "Automatic Differentiation to Couple SCALE Modules Using GRESS 90--Part II: Application," Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 95, 702-705 (2006).

2005

D. E. Mueller and B. T. Rearden, "Sensitivity Coefficient Generation for a Burnup Credit Cask Model using TSUNAMI-3D," presented at the 2005 NCSD Topical Meeting, Knoxville, TN, September 19-22, 2005.

S. M. Bowman, B. T. Rearden, and J. E. Horwedel, "Complete User Visualization Interface for KENO," presented at the 2005 NCSD Topical Meeting, Knoxville, TN, September 19-22, 2005.

B. T. Rearden, W. J. Anderson, and G. A. Harms, "Use of Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis in the Design of Reactor Physics and Criticality Benchmark Experiments for Advanced Nuclear Fuel," Nucl. Technol. 151, 133-158 ( August 2005).

B. T. Rearden, M. L. Williams and J. E. Horwedel, "Advances in the TSUNAMI Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis Codes Beyond SCALE 5," Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 92, 760-762 (2005).

B. T. Rearden, “Improvements in KENO V.a to Support TSUNAMI-3D Sensitivity Calculations,” in The Monte Carlo Method: Versatility Unbounded in a Dynamic Computing World, Chattanooga, Tennessee, April 17-21, 2005 .

S. M. Bowman, B. T. Rearden, and J. E. Horwedel, “Integrated Interactive Visualization for KENO,” in The Monte Carlo Method: Versatility Unbounded in a Dynamic Computing World, Chattanooga, Tennessee, April 17-21, 2005 .

B. T. Rearden, C. M. Hopper, and K. R. Elam, "TSUNAMI Analysis of the Applicability of Proposed Experiments to Reactor-Grade and Weapons-Grade Mixed Oxide Systems," presented at the International Symposium NUCEF2005, Tokai, Japan, February 9-10, 2005.

2004

S. Goluoglu, K. R. Elam, B. T. Rearden, B. L. Broadhead, and C. M. Hopper, Sensitivity Analysis Applied to the Validation of the 10B Capture Reaction in Nuclear Fuel Casks, NUREG/CR-6845 (ORNL/TM-2004/48), prepared for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn., August 2004.

B. L. Broadhead, B. T. Rearden, C. M. Hopper, J. J. Wagschal, and C. V. Parks, “Sensitivity- and Uncertainty-Based Criticality Safety Validation Techniques,” Nucl. Sci. Eng . 146, 340–366 (2004).

B. T. Rearden, “Perturbation Theory Eigenvalue Sensitivity Analysis With Monte Carlo Techniques,” Nucl. Sci. Eng . 146, 367–382 (2004).

B. T. Rearden, A. M. Fleckenstein, and K. C. Whitney, “Development of HTML Formatted Output for SCALE,” presented at the 2004 American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting, Washington, DC, November 14-18, 2004, [Summary] Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 91, 605-607 (2004).

B. T. Rearden, W. J. Anderson, and G. A. Harms, “Use of Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis in the Design of Reactor Physics and Criticality Benchmark Experiments for Advanced Nuclear Fuel” to be published in the Nuclear Technology Journal.

2003

B. T. Rearden, M. E. Dunn, and L. C. Leal, Joint Report of Foreign Travel to Tokaimura, Japan, October 17-24, 2003, FTR# 202858, 202504, and 202781 & 170462, November 2003.

Sedat Goluoglu, K. R. Elam, B. T. Rearden, B. L. Broadhead, C. M. Hopper, and C. V. Parks, “Validation of the 10B Capture Reaction in Nuclear Fuel Casks with Sensitivity Analysis,” in Proc. of ANS: International ANS/ENS 2003 Winter Meeting with Cooperation from Nuclear Energy Institute on Nuclear Technology: Achieving Global Economic Growth While Safeguarding the Environment, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 16 –20, 2003 [Summary]. Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 89, 134–135 (2003).

B. T. Rearden, C. M. Hopper, K. R. Elam, S. Goluoglu, and C. V. Parks, “Applications of the TSUNAMI Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis Methodology,” pp. 61–66 in Proc. of The 7 th International Conference on Nuclear Criticality Safety (ICNC2003),” Tokai-mura, Japan, October 20–24, 2003.

S. M. Bowman, D. F. Hollenbach, M. D. DeHart, B. T. Rearden, I. C. Gauld, and S. Goluoglu, “SCALE 5: Powerful New Criticality Safety Analysis Tools,” pp. 447–453 in Proc. of The 7 th International Conference on Nuclear Criticality Safety (ICNC2003) , Tokai-mura, Japan, October 20–24, 2003.

W. J. Anderson, M. Saglam, B. T. Rearden, and R. Smith, “Reactor Physics and Criticality Benchmark Evaluations for Advanced Nuclear Fuel: Experiment Analysis Comparison Report,” 09-03.pdf in Proc. of American Nuclear Society, Advances in Nuclear Society, Advances in Nuclear Fuel Management III, Hilton Head, South Carolina, October 5–8, 2003.

K. R. Elam and B. T. Rearden, “Use of Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis to Select Benchmark Experiments for the Validation of Computer Codes and Data,” Nucl. Sci. and Eng. 145, 196–212 (2003).

Sedat Goluoglu, C. M. Hopper, and B. T. Rearden, "Extended Interpretation of Sensitivity Data for Benchmark Areas of Applicability," in Proc. of ANS 2003 Annual Meeting, "The Nuclear Technology Expansion: Unlimited Opportunities," San Diego, CA, June l-5, 2003 [Summary]. Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.88, 77-79 (June 2003).

2002

B. T. Rearden and K. R. Elam, Investigations and Recommendations on the Use of Existing Experiments in Criticality Safety Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities for Weapons-Grade Plutonium, ORNL/TM-2001/262, UT-Battelle, LLC, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, June 2002.

S. M. Bowman, D. F. Hollenbach, M. D. DeHart, B. T. Rearden, I. C. Gauld and S. Goluoglu,"An Overview of What's New in SCALE 5," in Proc. of American Nuclear Society 2002 Winter Meeting "Building the World Nuclear Community -- Strategies for the Deployment of New Nuclear Technologies, Washington, DC, November 17–21, 2002, Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 87, 265–268 (2002).

D. F. Hollenbach, L. M. Petrie, B. T. Rearden, and S. M. Bowman, "KENO Postprocessor Analysis and Plotting Capabilities," in Proc. of American Nuclear Society 2002 Winter Meeting "Building the World Nuclear Community -- Strategies for the Deployment of New Nuclear Technologies," Washington, DC, November 17–21, 2002, Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 87, 270–272 (2002).

2001

C. V. Parks, B. T. Rearden, M. D. DeHart, B. L. Broadhead, and L. M. Petrie, Jr., Final EMSP Report U.S. Department of Energy – Development of Nuclear Analysis Capabilities for DOE Waste Management Activities, April 2001.

M. E. Dunn and B. T. Rearden, “Application of Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis Methods to a Validation Study for Weapons-Grade Mixed-Oxide Fuel,” 35666.pdf in Proc. of 2001 ANS Embedded Topical Meeting on Practical Implementation of Nuclear Criticality Safety, November 11–15, 2001, Reno, NV [ANS Order No.: 700284; ISBN: 0-89448-659-4.]

B. T. Rearden and D. E. Peplow, “Comparison of Sensitivity Analysis Techniques in Monte Carlo Codes for Multi-Region Criticality Calculations,” in Proc. of American Nuclear Society 2001 Winter Meeting, “Nuclear Research and Development,” Reno, NV, November 11–15, 2001, Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 85, 163–165 (2001).

2000

C. V. Parks, B. T. Rearden, M. D. DeHart, B. L. Broadhead, C. M. Hopper, and L. M. Petrie, Annual Environmental Management Science Program (EMSP) Project Summary. Project Title: Development of Nuclear Analysis Capabilities for DOE Waste Management Activities, ORNL/TM-2000/65, February 2000.

B. T. Rearden, ”SAMS: A Sensitivity Analysis Module for Criticality Safety Analysis Using Monte Carlo Techniques,” 122.pdf (2102) in Proc. PHYSOR 2000, ANS International Topical Meeting on Advances in Reactor Physics and Mathematics and Computation into the Next Millennium, Westin William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. May 7–12, 2000 [ISBN0-89448-655-1; ANS Order No. 2700281 (May 2000)].

B. T. Rearden, “Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis for Nuclear Criticality Safety Using KENO in the SCALE Code System,” in Proc. Monte Carlo Radiation Physics, Particle Transport Simulation Applications, Lisbon, Portugal, October 23–26, 2000.

B. T. Rearden, C. M. Hopper, K. R. Elam, B. L. Broadhead, and P. B. Fox, “Prototypic Applications of Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis for Experiment Needs,” Proc. ANS/ENS 2000 International Winter Meeting and Embedded Topical Meetings, Washington, D.C., November 12–16, 2000, Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 83, 103-107, 2000.

B. L. Broadhead, C. M. Hopper, K. R. Elam, B. T. Rearden, and R. L. Childs, “Criticality Safety Applications of S/U Validation Methods,” Proc. ANS/ENS 2000 International Winter Meeting and Embedded Topical Meetings, Washington, D.C., November 12–16, 2000, Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 83, 107–113, 2000.

B. L. Broadhead and B. T. Rearden, “Foundations for Sensitivity Based Criticality Validation Techniques,” Proc. ANS/ENS 2000 International Winter Meeting and Embedded Topical Meetings, Washington, D.C., November 12–16, 2000, Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 83, 93-95, 2000.

B. T. Rearden and R. L. Childs, “Prototypical Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis Codes for Criticality Safety with the SCALE Code System,” Proc. ANS/ENS 2000 International Winter Meeting and Embedded Topical Meetings, Washington, D.C., November 12–16, 2000, Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc. 83, 98–100, 2000.

1999

B. T. Rearden, “Applications of One-Dimensional Sensitivity Methods to Evaluate the Impact of Critical Experiment Parameter Uncertainties,” ANS 1999 Annual Meeting and Embedded Topical Meeting, June 6–10, 1999, Boston, Mass. ON HOLD since February 2, 1999.

C. V. Parks, B. T. Rearden, M. D. DeHart, B. L. Broadhead, C. M. Hopper, and L. M. Petrie, Annual Environmental Management Science Program (EMSP) Summary Progress Report. Project Title Development of Nuclear Analysis Capabilities for DOE Waste Management Activities, ORNL/TM-1999/101, June 1999.

B. L. Broadhead, R. L. Childs, and B. T. Rearden, "Computational Methods for Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis in Criticality Safety," pp. 57–65 in Proc. ICNC'99, Sixth International Conference on Nuclear Criticality Safety, Vol. I, Palais des Congrès, Versailles, FRANCE, September 20–24, 1999. [Paper]

Bradley Thomas Rearden, “Development of SAMS: A Three-Dimensional Sensitivity Analysis Module for the SCALE Code System,” Ph.D. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, December 1999.

1998

B. L. Broadhead and B. T. Rearden, Exploratory Studies for Three-Dimensional Sensitivity Methods, ORNL/M-6583 (Letter Report to C. W. Nilsen ), August 1998.

B. T. Rearden, J. J. Lichtenwalter, and C. M. Hopper, Evaluation of Critical Experiment Parameters and Uncertainties With First-Order Sensitivity Techniques, NUREG/CR‑5624 (ORNL/TM-13718), prepared for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, on hold. DRAFT REPORT. Task 1 for JCN W6479.