MCNP Flux and Power Calculation

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In reactor assembly calculations using MCNP6.2, determining axial and radial flux distribution is crucial, and the output values should typically be in the range of 10^14, not 10^2. The value reported in the discussion indicates a potential issue with tally divisors, surface area, or volume settings in the F2 and F4 tallies. It's essential to normalize results from MCNP to accurately calculate neutron flux and power distribution. A referenced research paper provides a methodical approach to calculating these distributions, although it lacks specific examples. Proper setup and verification of input files are necessary for accurate results in neutron flux calculations.
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Axial and Radial Flux distribution of a reactor fuel assembly. Also Power distribution in each cell.
During a reactor assembly calculation, I need to determine axial and radial flux distribution over the surface. When I use F2 and F4 tally I get some value with unit 1/cm**2
What does the value means, neutron flux is supposed to be in the 10^14 range but output values are 10^2 range.
Can anyone guide me on how to determine axial and radial flux and also power distribution in a reactor assembly in MCNP6.2?
 
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I'll start with the basic stuff I know. Flux is particles per centimeter squared. In MCNP this is per source particle. Dimensionally particles per cm2 per particle cancel out to 1/cm2. ** just means to the power of.

Your actual flux number looks a little odd. I would check the tally divisors are correct, surface area if F2, volume if F4. Showing us your input file is helpful, without it this is just a guess.

Your question implies a critical reactor, and in a state of k=1 the neutron flux is whatever you want it to be. Set up the problem, get normalised results from MCNP and then calculate the answer using whatever values you know for the problem.

I had a bit of an idiot moment reading your question and for a short time was wondering why you would want flux resolved parallel to a cylinders surface. My googling found https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349683390_Calculation_of_the_Radial_and_Axial_Flux_and_Power_Distribution_for_a_CANDU_6_Reactor_with_both_the_MCNP6_and_Serpent_Codes_The_MCNP61_and_Serpent_1119_codes_were_used_for_Monte_Carlo_transport_calcul which ended my confusion and seems to address your problem. There is no example sadly, but it goes through the method quite well step by step. Have a read and see if it answers any other of your questions.
 
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