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Particle Swarm Optimization Applied to the Nuclear Fuel Bundle Spacer Grid Spring Design

Victor C. LeiteCOPPE – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Nuclear Engineering Program, Technological Center, Horácio Macedo Avenue, 2030-101-University City, Rio de Janeiro, RJ21941-450, BrazilCorrespondence[email protected]
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Roberto SchirruCOPPE – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Nuclear Engineering Program, Technological Center, Horácio Macedo Avenue, 2030-101-University City, Rio de Janeiro, RJ21941-450, BrazilORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-5836-207X
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Miguel Mattar NetoEnergetic and Nuclear Research Institute, IPEN, Reactor Technology Department, Lineu Prestes Avenue 2242-University City, São Paulo, BrazilORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-2295-1021
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Pages 637-645 | Received 06 May 2018, Accepted 22 Aug 2018, Published online: 18 Oct 2018

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