Why neutron reflectors does not speed up rod depletion? More globally: why neutron levels doesn’t change depletion rate? I make 1x1 core and 2x2 core. Both same rods. After 5 minutes time remaining was same but isn’t it should be different cause neutron levels in 2x2 core is twice more?
It can be good way to get byproducts (plutonium) by fast depleting u238, for example using 4 neutron reflectors or more powerfull rods.
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