Publications
S. Yilmaz, K. Ivanov, S. Levine, M. Mahgerefteh, 2005, "Application of Genetic Algorithm to Optimize Burnable Poison Placement in PWRs," Annals of Nuclear Energy Volume 33, Issue 5, pp. 446-456 (First author supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
J. Gozalvez, S. Yilmaz., F. Alim, K. Ivanov, S. Levine, 2005, "Sensitivity Study on Determining Efficient Fuel Assembly Parameters in Training Data for Designing of Neural Networks in Hybrid Genetic Algorithms," Annals of Nuclear Energy Volume 33, Issue 5, pp. 457-465 (Contributing author) -- Peer Reviewed
S. Yilmaz, K. Ivanov, S. Levine, M. Mahgerefteh, 2005, "Development of Enriched Gd-155 and Gd-157 Burnable Poison Designs for a PWR Core," Annals of Nuclear Energy Volume 33, Issue 5, pp. 439-445 (First author supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
S. Yilmaz, K. Ivanov, S. Levine, M. Mahgerefteh, 2005, "Optimizing the Placement of Buranable Poisons in PWRs," Nuclear Technology Vol. 151, No. 1, pp. 86-95 (First author supervised by the candidate)- -- Peer Reviewed
J. Secker, B. Jahansen, D. Stucker, O. Ozer, K. Ivanov, S. Yilmaz, E. Young, 2005, "Optimum Discharge Burnup and cycle Lenght for PWRs," Nuclear Technology Vol. 151, No. 2, pp. 109-119 (Contributing author) -- Peer Reviewed
B. Sarikaya, F. Alim, K. Ivanov, K. Unlu, J. Brenizer, Y. Azmy, 2005, "Validation of the MCNP5 Model of Beam-port Facility at the PSBR," Monte Carlo 2005 Conference Tennessee, USA (First author supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
C. Tippayakul, N. Kriangchaiporn, K. Ivanov, F. Sears, B. Heindrich, and M. Morlang,, 2005, "Validation of the MCNP5 Core Model of the PSU Research Reactor," Monte Carlo 2005 Conference Tennessee, USA (First author supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
F. Alim, and K. Ivanov, 2005, "Heuristic Rules Embedded Genetic Algorithm to Solve In-Core Fuel Management Optimization Problem," GECCO 2005 Conference Washinghton DC (First author supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
S. Yilmaz, K. Ivanov, and S. Levine, 2005, "Application of Genetic Algorithm to Optimize Burnable Poison Placement in PWRs," GECCO 2005 Conference Washinghton DC (First author supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
B. Ivanov, S. Aniel, P. Siltanen, E. Royer, K. Ivanov, 2005, "Impact of Cross-section Generation Procedures on Simulation of the VVER 1000 Pump Start-up Experiment in the OECD/DOE/CEA V1000CT Benchmark by Coupled 3-D Thermal-Hydraulic/Neutron Kinetics Models," NURETH-11 Conference Avignon, France (First author supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
B. Ivanov, K. Ivanov, E. Royer, S. Aniel, N. Kolev, P. Groudev, 2005, "OECD/DOE/CEA VVER-1000 Coolant Transient (V1000CT) Benchmark - A Consisten Approach for Assessing Coupled Codes for RIA Analysis," NURETH-11 Conference Avignon, France (First author supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
Y. Hu, T. Downar, K. Ivanov, J. Vedovi, A. Petruzzi, J. Staudenmeier, 2005, "Analysis of the OECD/NEA Ringhals Insatability Benchmark with TRACE/PARCS," M&C 2005 Conference Avignon, France (Contributing author) -- Peer Reviewed
Y. Hu, T. Downar, K. Ivanov, A. Petruzzi, F. Mangini, R. Miro, J. Stawdenmeier, 2005, "Methodologies for Stability Analysis with TRACE/PARCS," M&C 2005 Conference Avignon, France (Contributing author) -- Peer Reviewed
D. Cuervo, R. Miro, M. Avramova, K. Ivanov, 2005, "Implementation and Performance of Krylov Methods for the Solution of the Two-Fluid Hydrodynamic Equations in COBRA-TF," M&C 2005 Conference Avignon, France (Contributing author) -- Peer Reviewed
K. Ivanov, E. Sartori, E. Royer, S. Langenbuch, K. Velkov, 2005, "Validation of Coupled Thermal-Hydraulic and Neutronics Codes in International Co-operation," EuroSafe 2005 Conference Brussels, Belgium (Primary author) -- Peer Reviewed
B. Neykov, F. Aydogan, L. Hochreiter, K. Ivanov, H. Utsuno, K. Fumio, E.Sartori. M. Martin, 2005, "NUPEC BWR Full-Size Fine-Mesh Bundle Test (BFBT) Benchmark. Volume I: Specifications," NEA/OECD Publication NEA/NSC/DOC(2005)5 (First author is supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
N. Kriangchaiporn, K. Ivanov. A. Haghighat, F. Sears, 2005, "Three-Dimensional Cross-Section Generation for TRIGA Core Analysis," Winter ANS-2005 Meeting Washington D.C., TANSAO 93, pp. 619-621 (First author supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
V. Xulubana, C. tippayakul, K. Ivanov, S. Levine, 2005, "Accuracy Evaluation of Pin Exposure Calculations in current LWR Core Design Codes (Phase 2)," Winter ANS-2005 Meeting Washington D.C., TANSAO 93, pp. 664-666 (First author supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
B. Tyobeka, A. Pauttz, K. Ivanov, 2005, "Preliminary Investigations on the Importance of Using Deterministic Transport Methdos for the Analysis of the PBMR," Winter ANS-2005 Meeting Washington D.C., TANSAO 93, pp. 939-941 (First author supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
F. Alim, K. Ivanov, 2005, "Heuristic Rules Embedded Genetic Algorithm Loading Pattern Optimization," Annual ANS-2005 Meeting San Diego, USA, TANSAO 92 (First author supervised by the cndidate) -- Peer Reviewed
F. Alim, B. Sarikaya, K. Ivanov, K. Unlu, J. Brenizer, Y. Azmy, 2005, "Optimization of Beam Port Facility at PSBR," Annual ANS-2005 Meeting San Diego, USA, TANSAO 92 (First author supervised by the candidate) -- Peer Reviewed
Sarikaya, B., F. Alim, K. Ivanov, J. Brenizer, K. Unlu, Y. Azmy, 2004, Modeling of Existing Beam-port Facility at PSU Breazeale Reactor by using MCNP, PHYSOR 2004, USA. (First author supervised by candidate)
Todorova, N., K. Ivanov, E. Rigaut, and E. Royer, 2004, Sensitivity Studies on Cross-section Generation and Modeling for BWR Core Simulation Using SAPHYR Code System, PHYSOR 2004, USA. (First author supervised by candidate)
Hahn, D., K. Ivanov, P. Ravetto, and M. Rostagno, 2004, Efficient Hybrid NEM/BEM Transient Method, PHYSOR 2004, USA. (First author supervised by candidate)
Petruzzi, A., F. D’Auria, and K. Ivanov, 2004, Uncertainty Evaluation of the Results of the MSLB Benchmark by CIAU Methodology, PHYSOR 2004, USA. (Contributing author)
Gougar, H., A. Ougouag, W. Terry, and K. Ivanov, 2004, Design of Pebble-Bed Reactors Using a Genetic Algorithm, PHYSOR 2004, USA. (Contributing author)
Ougouag, A., H. Gougar, W. Terry, R. Mphahlele, and K. Ivanov, 2004, Optimal Moderation in the Pebble-Bed Reactor for Enhanced Passive safety and Improved fuel Utilization, PHYSOR 2004, USA. (Contributing author)
Parisi, C., K. Ivanov, and F. D’Auria, 2004Study of Nuclear Fuel Behavior with Coupled 3D Neutronics/Thermal-Hydraulic Code, PHYSOR 2004, USA. (Contributing author)
Cuervo, D., M. Avramova, and K. Ivanov, 2004, Improving the Computation Efficiency of COBRA-TF for LWR Safety Analysis of Large Problems, PHYSOR 2004, USA. (Contributing author)
Tippayakul, C., K. Ivanov, F. Sears, B. Heidrich and M. Morlang, 2004, Automated Three Dimensional Depletion Capability for the Pennsylvania State University Research Reactor, PHYSOR 2004, USA. (First author supervised by candidate)
Ivanov, B., K. Ivanov, E. Royer, N. Kolev and P. Groudev, 2004, OECD/DOE/CEA VVER-1000 Coolant Transient (V1000CT) Benchmark for Assessing Coupled Neutronics/Thermal -Hydraulics System Codes for VVER-1000 RIA Analysis, PHYSOR 2004, USA. (First author supervised by candidate)
Yilmaz, S., K. Ivanov, S. Levine, and M. Mahgerefteh, 2004, Optimizing the Placement of Burnable Poisons in PWRs, Nuclear Technology
Ivanov, K., A. Olson, and E. Sartori, 2004, OECD/NRC BWR TT Benchmark as a Basis for Comprehensive Qualification and Studying Best Estimate Coupled Codes, Nuclear Science and Engineering, (Principal author)
Solis, J., M. Avramova, and K. Ivanov, 2004, Multi-Level Methodology in Parallel Computing Environment for Evaluation BWR Safety Parameters, Nuclear Technology (First author supervised by the candidate)
Tippayakul, C., S. Levine, K. Ivanov, and M. Mahgerefteh, 2004, Minimizing the Gamma Radiation Effects to Spent Fuel Pool Walls, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 31:459-480 (First author supervised by the candidate)
Guler, C., S. levine, K. Ivanov, J. Svarny, V. Krysl, P. Mikolas, and J. Sustek, 2004, Development of the VVER Core Loading Optimization System, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 31:747-772 (First author supervised by the candidate)
Salah, A., J. Vedovi, F. D"Auria, K. Ivanov, and G. Galasi, 2004, Analysis of of the PB TT2 Experiment by Coupled Codes RELAP5/PARCS, Nuclear Science and Engineering, (Contributing author)
Lee, D., T. Downar, A. Ulses, B. Akdeniz and K. Ivanov, 2004, Analysis of the OECD/NRC BWR TT Transient Benchmark with the Coupled Code TRAC-M/PARCS, Nuclear Science and Engineering, (Contributing author)
Ziabletsev, D., M. Avramova, and K. Ivanov, 2004, Development of PWR Integrated Safety Analysis Methdology Using Multi-Level Coupling Algorithm, Nuclear Science and Engineering, (First author supervised by the candidate)
Petruzzi, A., K. Ivanov, and F. D'Auria, 2004, Methdology for Internal Assessment of Unceratinty for Safety Analysis Code, Nuclear Science and Engineering, (Contributing author)
Ivanov, B., and K. Ivanov, 2004, Deterministic Two-Dimensional MOX Fuel assesmbly Transport Calculations Without Spatial Homogenization, Progress in Nuclear Energy, (First author supervised by the candidate)
Tyobeka, B., and K. Ivanov, 2003, Quarter Reports on PBMR Core Neutronics Methods, Prepared for INEEL (NERI project). (First author supervised by candidate)
Mphahlele, R, and K. Ivanov, 2003, PBMR Cross-section Generation with MICROX-2, Prepared for INEEL (NERI project). (First author supervised by candidate)
Yilmaz, S., S. Levine, and K. Ivanov, 2003, Optimizing the BP Placement in PWRs – Phase 2, FERMI Report. (First author supervised by candidate)
Tippayakul, C., S. Levine, and K. Ivanov., 2003, Minimizing Gamma Radiation Effects to SFP Walls, FERMI Report. (First author supervised by candidate)
Ivanov, B. and K. Ivanov, 2003, TRAC-PF1/NEM Analysis of Exercise 1 of the VVER-1000 Benchmark, Prepared for ANL. (First author supervised by candidate)
Ivanov, B. and K. Ivanov, 2003, TRAC-PF1/NEM Analysis of Exercise 2 of VVER-1000 Benchmark, Prepared for ANL. (First author supervised by candidate)
Ivanov, B., and K. Ivanov, 2003, Comparative Analysis Report on Exercise 1 of the VVER-1000 Benchmark Problem, Prepared for ANL. (First author supervised by candidate)
Ivanov, B. and K. Ivanov, 2003, Developing Transient Cross-section Libraries for IRIS, Prepared for ORNL, (First author supervised by candidate)
Yilmaz, S., K. Ivanov, S. Levine, and M. Mahgerefteh, 2003, Optimizing the Placement of Burnable Poisons in PWRs, ANFM 2003, USA, Electronic Publication: CD-Rom. (First author supervised by candidate)
Yilmaz, S., K. Ivanov, S. Levine, and M. Mahgerefteh, 2003, Automating the Optimization of Burnable Poisons in PWRs.ANFM 2003, USA, Electronic Publication: CD-Rom. (First author supervised by candidate)
Secker, J., B. Johansen, D. Stucker, O. Ozer, K. Ivanov, S. Yilmaz, and B. Young, 2003, Optimum Discharge Burnup and Cycle Length for PWRs, ANFM 2003, USA, Electronic Publication: CD-Rom. (Contributing Author)
Petruzzi, A., F. D’Auria, and K. Ivanov, 2003, A Novel Methodology of Internal Assessment of Uncertainty for Three-Dimensional Neutronics/Thermal-Hydraulics System Codes, SNA 2003, France, and NURETH-10, Korea, Electronic Publications: CD-Roms. (Contributing Author)
Petruzzi, A., K. Ivanov, and F. D’Auria, 2003, Methodology for Internal Assessment of Uncertainty for Safety Analysis CodeM&C 2003, USA, Electronic Publication, CD-Rom. (First author supervised by candidate)
Tyobeka, B., K. Ivanov, F. Reitsma, D. Lee, and T. Downar, 2003, Comparative Analysis of PBMR Core Physics Test Problems, M&C 2003, USA, Electronic Publication, CD-Rom. (First author supervised by candidate)
Todorova, N., K. Ivanov, and B. Taylor, 2003, PWR MSLB Benchmark Volume 4: Summary of Results of Phase 3 (Coupled Core/Plant Calculations), NEA/NSC/DOC (03)28. (First author supervised by candidate)
Avramova, M., K. Ivanov, J. Kronenberg, and F. Burtak, 2003, COBRA-TF PWR Core Wide and Hot Sub-channel Calculations, TANSAO. 88: 302-304. (First author supervised by candidate)
Petruzzi, A., K. Ivanov, and F. D’Auria, 2003, Internal Assessment of Uncertainty for Neutronics/Thermal-Hydraulics Coupled Codes, TANSAO 88: 305-306. (First author supervised by candidate)
Delfino, C., A. Ray, K. Ivanov, B. Cheung, 2003, A New Concept for Early Detection of BWR Instabilities, TANSAO 88: 292-294. 88. (First author supervised by candidate)
Vedovi, J., K. Ivanov, F. D’Auria, 2003, Coupled Three-Dimensional Kinetics/Thermal-Hydraulics Modeling and Transient Analysis of VVER-1000, TANSAO 88: 589-591 (First author supervised by candidate)
Tippayakul, C., S. Levine, K. Ivanov, and M. Mahgerefteh, 2003, Minimizing the Gamma Radiation Effects to Spent Fuel Pool Walls, TANSAO 88: 157-159. (First author supervised by candidate)
Avramova, M., K. Ivanov, J. Kronenberg, and F. Burtak, 2003, PWR MSLB Simulations using COBRA-TF Advanced Thermal-Hydraulic Code, TANSAO 89 (First author supervised by candidate)
Mphahlele, R., and K. Ivanov, 2003, Cross Section Generation for Pebble Bed Reactors, TANSAO, 89, (First author supervised by candidate)
Vedovi, J., K. Ivanov, and F. D’Auria, 2003, Modeling and Results for Exercise 1 of the OECD/DOE/CEA VVER1000 Cooling Transient (CT-1). TANSAO, 89, (First author supervised by candidate)
Yilmaz, S., F. Alim, and K. Ivanov, 2003, Gadolinium Fueled Pin Placement Optimization Using Genetic Algorithms, TANSAO, 89, (First author supervised by candidate)
Krianchaiporn, N., K. Ivanov, A. Haghighat, and F. Sears, 2003, Multi-Group Cross-Section Generation for TRIGA Core Analysis, TANSAO, 89, (First author supervised by candidate)
Ivanov, K., N. Todorova, and E. Sartori, 2003, Using the OECD/NRC PWR MSLB Benchmark to Study Current Numerical and Computational Issues of Coupled Calculations, Nuclear Technology, 142 (2):95-115 (Principal author)
Solis, J., M. Avramova, and K. Ivanov, 2002, Temporal Adaptive Algorithm for Synchronization and Optimization of the Performance of Multi-Level Coupled Calculations, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 29:2127-2141 (First author supervised by the candidate)
Kriangchaiporn, N.. K. Ivanov, and R. Stamm'ler, 2002, Analysis of MOX Experiments Using HELIOS, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 29:1633-1640 (First author supervised by the candidate)
J. Watson, and K. Ivanov, 2002, Improved Cross-Section Modeling Methodology for Coupled Three-Dimensional Transient Calculations, Annals of Nuclear Energy 937-966
J. Solis, J., H. Fu, K. Ivanov, Y. Matsui, A. Hotta, 2002, Developing and Modeling of the Laguna Verde BWR CRDA Benchmark, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 29:585-593 (First author supervised by candidate)
B. Taylor and K. Ivanov, 2000, Statistical Methods Used for Code-to-Code Comparisons in the OECD/NRC PWR MSLB Benchmark, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 1589-1605
H. Fu, J. Solis-Rodarte and K. Ivanov, 2000, TRAC-BF1/NEM Modeling and Results of OECD/NEA BWR Core Transient Benchmarks, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 1051-1058
J. Solis-Rodarte, K. Ivanov et al, 2000, TRAC-BF1/NEM Stability methodology for BWR Core Wide and Regional Stability Analysis, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 985-994
K. Ivanov, U. Grundmann, S. Mittag, U. Rohde, 1999, Comparative Study of a Boron Dilution Scenario in VVER Reactors, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 1331-1335
K. Ivanov, R. Macian, A. Irani, A. Baratta, 1999, Features and Performance of a Coupled Three-Dimensional Thermal Hydraulic/Kinetics PWR Analysis Code TRAC-PF1/NEM, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 1407-1417