Richard Vasques

Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering

Nyström method applied to two-dimensional neutral particle transport problems in heterogeneous media


Ph.D. thesis


Gustavo A. Lorensi
Fabio S. Azevedo (Advisor), Esequia Sauter (Co-Advisor), Richard Vasques (Co-Advisor), D.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 2024 May

Dissertation Gustavo A. Lorensi
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Lorensi, G. A. (2024, May). Nyström method applied to two-dimensional neutral particle transport problems in heterogeneous media (PhD thesis). (F. S. A. (Advisor), E. S. (Co-Advisor), & R. V. (Co-Advisor), Eds.), D.Sc. in Applied Mathematics. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.


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Lorensi, Gustavo A. “Nyström Method Applied to Two-Dimensional Neutral Particle Transport Problems in Heterogeneous Media.” Edited by Fabio S. Azevedo (Advisor), Esequia Sauter (Co-Advisor), and Richard Vasques (Co-Advisor). D.Sc. in Applied Mathematics. PhD thesis, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, 2024.


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Lorensi, Gustavo A. “Nyström Method Applied to Two-Dimensional Neutral Particle Transport Problems in Heterogeneous Media.” D.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, edited by Fabio S. Azevedo (Advisor) et al., Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, May 2024.


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@phdthesis{gustavo2024a,
  title = {Nyström method applied to two-dimensional neutral particle transport problems in heterogeneous media},
  year = {2024},
  month = may,
  address = {Brazil},
  journal = {D.Sc. in Applied Mathematics},
  school = {Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul},
  author = {Lorensi, Gustavo A.},
  editor = {(Advisor), Fabio S. Azevedo and (Co-Advisor), Esequia Sauter and (Co-Advisor), Richard Vasques},
  month_numeric = {5}
}

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Dr. Gustavo Lorensi
ABSTRACT: The transport equation has a wide range of applications, including neutron transport and heat transfer, among others. Due to its high number of dimensions in the phase space and its integro-differential structure, the numerical simulation of this equation tends to be difficult and with high computational complexity, necessitating efficient and low-cost computational methods. This dissertation advances the field by applying the Nyström method, combined with a singularity subtraction technique, to two-dimensional fixed-source neutron transport problems. Unlike previous studies, this work introduces novel analytical and computational strategies, including domain subregioning, the clipping distance technique, and the manipulation of the Bickley-Naylor function. Such techniques play a crucial role in optimizing computational processes by identifying and eliminating redundant or non-essential calculations, increasing accuracy and efficiency. The methodology demonstrates significant improvements in solving two-dimensional homogeneous and heterogeneous medium problems with isotropic scattering. By addressing several benchmark problems and showing the method’s potential for broader applications, this research contributes a valuable computational tool to transport theory, offering perspectives for dealing with more complex scenarios in the future.