Monte Carlo neutronics analysis of the SNS STS monolith

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th Topical Meeting of the Radiation Protection and Shielding Division, RPSD 2018
PublisherAmerican Nuclear Society
ISBN (Electronic)9780894487460
StatePublished - 2018
Event20th Topical Meeting of the Radiation Protection and Shielding Division, RPSD 2018 - Santa Fe, United States
Duration: Aug 26 2018Aug 31 2018

Publication series

Name20th Topical Meeting of the Radiation Protection and Shielding Division, RPSD 2018

Conference

Conference20th Topical Meeting of the Radiation Protection and Shielding Division, RPSD 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySanta Fe
Period08/26/1808/31/18

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.

FundersFunder number
Basic Energy Science
DOE Office of Science
U.S. Department of Energy
Oak Ridge National LaboratoryDE-AC05-00OR22725

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