Geometry modeling of an X-ray Irradiator

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the design of an X-ray irradiator using MCNP simulation, specifically focusing on the geometry modeling aspect. Participants are exploring whether to use a box or a cylinder for the X-ray housing and are seeking assistance in defining the surfaces and improving the data card.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant is uncertain about whether to model the X-ray housing as a box or a cylinder and is attempting to match dimensions accordingly.
  • Another participant inquires if the results from a square cross-section irradiator simulation will be utilized to inform the design of a cylindrical one.
  • A request for a diagram or sketch of the envisioned device is made to clarify the design intentions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the geometry choice for the X-ray housing, and multiple viewpoints regarding the modeling approach remain present.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the specifics of the material card and data card, which have not been addressed yet.

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This thread is about question of geometry of X-ray irradiator.
Hello, I am designing an X-ray irradiator with MCNP simulation. But I am still in confusion, whether my X-ray housing will be a box or a cylinder. If the box (macrobody identifier of MCNP) is required, I am trying to match the dimension as that of the cylinder, i,e, the height will be that of the cylinder height, and the other two dimensions will be that of the radius of the cylinder (surface 52 and 53). Can anybody please help me define the surfaces? Below is my attached text file. Forgot about the material card and all of the data card. Right now, I am only doing the geometry section. If possible, please suggest to me how to improve my data card, too.
 
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Here is the code.
 

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Do you want to use the results of a square cross-section irradiator silmulation to use to build a cylindrical one?
 
gleem said:
Do you want to use the results of a square cross-section irradiator silmulation to use to build a cylindrical one?
Yes. please.
 
Could you provide a diagram or sketch of the device you envision?
 

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