How to use MCNP to calculate power distribution for a reactor core?

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The discussion centers on using MCNP (Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport Code) to calculate power distribution in a super-critical reactor core, specifically under KCODE mode. The user reports discrepancies in power distribution results, noting that assemblies in the core's center show higher power than references, while those on the sides show lower. The user employs the F4 card for neutron tallying and combines it with the Fm4 -1 m -6 card for improved results. This combination yields more accurate power distribution data compared to using the F4 card alone.

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  • Understanding of MCNP software and its KCODE mode
  • Familiarity with neutron tallying using F4 and Fm4 cards
  • Knowledge of reactor core physics and super-critical behavior
  • Experience with power distribution calculations in nuclear reactors
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Assume no boron and all control rods out, so the core is super-critical. if KCODE mode is used, and F4 card is for tally the neutron for each assamblies. Can the results represent the power distribution of the core, whether the multiply-factor can affect.
the results i get (power distribution), for the assamblies in the middle of the core is bigger than the references, and for the assamblies on the side of the core is smaller than the references. it looks like something wrong, and I can not find what is wrong. Please Help Me.
 
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now I use F4 card and (Fm4 -1 m -6) card to tally the power distribution. Much better than using F4 card alone. Anybody can conform that for me? Thank you!
 

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