Sensitvity and Uncertainty Analysis for a Minor-actinide Transmuter with JENDL-4.0

A sensitivity and uncertainty analysis was performed for the minor-actinide transmuter proposed by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency with JENDL-4.0. Analysis with sensitivity coefficients and the JENDL-4.0 covariance data showed that the covariances of the capture cross sections and fission-related parameters of MAs and Pu isotopes have considerable impact on the uncertainties of reactor physics parameters, and covariances of the inelastic scattering cross section of lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) materials significantly affect the uncertainty of coolant-void reactivity.