MCNP5, dose calculation, subcritical system

In summary, the conversation is about a college assignment involving the use of MCNP5 to calculate dose from a subcritical system with a neutron source surrounded by natural uranium. The problem is incorporating dose due to fissions in the uranium, and the solution involves knowing the energy of the neutrons and the fission rate. The desired dose is from both neutrons and gammas, and the question is how to define the source term in MCNP5 for a sphere filled with enriched uranium and a point neutron source at its center.
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Kashif
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Greetings to all
need forum members help regarding MCNP5 college assignment.
The task is to calculate dose from a system comprising of a neutron source surrounded by natural uranium. the system is subcritical.
The problem is how to calculate dose due to fissions in the uranium because dose from neutron source can be calculated separately but i don't know how to incorporate dose due to fissions.
which tally and how i should use?
 
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Kashif said:
Greetings to all
need forum members help regarding MCNP5 college assignment.
The task is to calculate dose from a system comprising of a neutron source surrounded by natural uranium. the system is subcritical.
The problem is how to calculate dose due to fissions in the uranium because dose from neutron source can be calculated separately but i don't know how to incorporate dose due to fissions.
which tally and how i should use?
Is one talking about dose from neutrons, or neutrons, gammas and beta particles. One simply needs to know the energy of the neutrons (and gammas and betas, if including those), and the fission rate.
 
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Astronuc said:
Is one talking about dose from neutrons, or neutrons, gammas and beta particles. One simply needs to know the energy of the neutrons (and gammas and betas, if including those), and the fission rate.
basically the dose from neutron plus gammas is required. like we have to calculate dose a the surface of sphere filled with enriched uranium plus a point neutron source at center. in this case how we should define SOURCE TERM in MCNP5.
 

1. What is MCNP5?

MCNP5 is a computer code used for Monte Carlo N-Particle simulations in the field of nuclear engineering and radiation physics. It is used to model and simulate the transport of particles in complex systems, such as nuclear reactors or medical imaging devices.

2. How does MCNP5 calculate dose?

MCNP5 uses Monte Carlo methods to simulate the transport of particles through a system. This includes the interactions of particles with materials and the production of secondary particles. The code then calculates the energy deposited in each material, which can be used to determine the dose.

3. Can MCNP5 be used for dose calculations in subcritical systems?

Yes, MCNP5 can be used for dose calculations in subcritical systems. The code allows for the simulation of neutron multiplication and criticality in subcritical systems, which can then be used to calculate the dose from neutron interactions.

4. What are the advantages of using MCNP5 for dose calculations?

One of the main advantages of using MCNP5 for dose calculations is its ability to accurately model complex systems. It also allows for the simulation of a wide range of particles and their interactions, making it a versatile tool for dose calculations in various applications.

5. Are there any limitations to using MCNP5 for dose calculations?

While MCNP5 is a powerful tool for dose calculations, it does have some limitations. It can be computationally intensive and may require a significant amount of time and resources to run simulations. Additionally, the accuracy of the results depends on the accuracy of the input data and the assumptions made in the simulation.

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