Power Peaking Factor usnig MCNP5

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The discussion focuses on calculating the Power Peaking Factor (PPF) for nuclear reactor assemblies using MCNP 5. The PPF is defined as the ratio of local power density in the fuel to the average power density across all fuel. While the average power density can be determined from the fuel volume, the user expresses a lack of experience with MCNP 5 in performing this calculation. Specific guidance on utilizing MCNP 5 for this purpose is sought.

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I model the core using MCNP 5, and I want to calculate the PPF for each assembly, and I want a way to do that.
 
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zaidtaher said:
I model the core using MCNP 5, and I want to calculate the PPF for each assembly, and I want a way to do that.
The power peaking factor is simply the ratio of the local power density (in the fuel) to the average power density of all the fuel. It should be pretty obvious how to determine the average power density over the fuel volume. I've not had that experience in MCNP5 however.
 

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