Monte Carlo modeling and simulation of electron beam irradiation optimization for screwworm fly eradication through sterile insect technique

Dany Mulyana; Sunil S. Chirayath; Suresh D. Pillai; Keyan Zhu-Salzman; Aaron M. Tarone; John B. Welch; Pamela L. Phillips; Jennifer L. Elster

doi:10.1016/j.net.2024.103371

Monte Carlo modeling and simulation of electron beam irradiation optimization for screwworm fly eradication through sterile insect technique

Dany Mulyana, Sunil S. Chirayath, Suresh D. Pillai, Keyan Zhu-Salzman, Aaron M. Tarone, John B. Welch, Pamela L. Phillips, Jennifer L. Elster

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Abstract

This study defined the basic requirements of an electron beam irradiation system to deliver an optimal dose uniformity ratio (DUR) for screwworm pupal irradiation for sterile insect technique (SIT) application through radiation physics modeling and simulations using the Monte Carlo n-Particle (MCNP) code. This study demonstrated the feasibility of transitioning from gamma rays to electron beam technology with a minimal change required to the existing auxiliary irradiation equipment. A twin bidirectional electron beam source system with an energy of 1.5 MeV at an air gap distance of 5–10 cm are sufficient to deliver doses ranging from 40 to 70 Gy with a DUR <1.5. This work further shows that the existing tray must be modified in four ways to achieve the desired result: by reducing its pupae quantity to 75%; by replacing its acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic with a 1 mm-thick aluminum as material; by adding an aluminum lid; and by placing holes on its base and lid.

Original language	English
Article number	103371
Journal	Nuclear Engineering and Technology
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2024.103371
State	Accepted/In press - 2024
Externally published	Yes

Funding

This work is supported by the United States Department of Energy\u2019s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) through Pacific National Northwest Laboratory (PNNL) and did not receive any grant from any funding agencies in the commercial or not-for-profit sectors. Authors would like to place on record their highest appreciation for the English language editing and proofreading provided by Ms. Kelley Holle Ragusa, Assistant Director of the Texas A&M Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives. This work is supported by the Pacific National Northwest Laboratory (PNNL) operated by BATTELLE for the United States Department of Energy under Contract DE-AC05-76RL01830 and did not receive any grant from any funding agencies in the commercial or not-for-profit sectors. Authors would like to place on record their highest appreciation for the English language proofreading provided by Ms. Kelley Holle Ragusa, Assistant Director of the Texas A&M Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives.

Keywords

Dose uniformity ratio
Electron beam irradiation
Gamma source replacement
Low energy electron beam
Monte Carlo simulation
Screwworm fly eradication
Sterile insect technique (SIT)

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Mulyana, D., Chirayath, S. S., Pillai, S. D., Zhu-Salzman, K., Tarone, A. M., Welch, J. B., Phillips, P. L., & Elster, J. L. (Accepted/In press). Monte Carlo modeling and simulation of electron beam irradiation optimization for screwworm fly eradication through sterile insect technique. Nuclear Engineering and Technology, Article 103371. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2024.103371

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