Abstract
Neutronics analysis for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Spallation Neutron Source second target station monolith conceptual design was performed entirely with the Monte Carlo method. It has been demonstrated that even though the monolith provides ~peta-scale attenuation of the dose rates, Monte Carlo simulations are within reach of computing capabilities of relatively inexpensive Linux clusters. Several monolith configurations achieved or exceeded design requirements and provide basis for the final design.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 20th Topical Meeting of the Radiation Protection and Shielding Division, RPSD 2018 |
| Publisher | American Nuclear Society |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780894487460 |
| State | Published - 2018 |
| Event | 20th Topical Meeting of the Radiation Protection and Shielding Division, RPSD 2018 - Santa Fe, United States Duration: Aug 26 2018 → Aug 31 2018 |
Publication series
| Name | 20th Topical Meeting of the Radiation Protection and Shielding Division, RPSD 2018 |
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Conference
| Conference | 20th Topical Meeting of the Radiation Protection and Shielding Division, RPSD 2018 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Santa Fe |
| Period | 08/26/18 → 08/31/18 |
Funding
ORNL is managed by UT-Battelle, LLC, under contract DE-AC05-00OR22725 for the U.S. Department of Energy. This research was supported by the DOE Office of Science, Basic Energy Science, Scientific User Facilities.