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Monte Carlo methods have become a cornerstone in nuclear systems analysis, particularly for sensitivity studies, which determine how variations in nuclear data can affect key reactor parameters. These ...

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Internal inspection of pipelines is not always economic, prompting development of methods for assessing a pipeline’s current condition based on historic operating and process conditions. Modeling the ...