Simulative Analysis of First Critical Experiment for China Advanced Research Reactor

The theory and method of China Advanced Research Reactor (CARR) first critical experiment were briefly introduced. Without referenced reactor and zero-power device, the theoretical calculation was used to simulate the whole process of CARR first critical experiment. The simulative extrapolate graph of fuel assembly number and control rods height were given, which predicted the critical fuel number and control rod height. This work provides necessary referenced data for the first critical experiment which will be carried out soon.