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The launch of MCBEND 10.

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  • 1The ANSWERS Software Service, Serco Assurance, Winfrith, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8DH, UK. Pat.Cowan@sercoassurance.com

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MCBEND 10 is a new release of radiation transport Monte Carlo code, enhancing accuracy and user-friendliness. It features improved visualization tools and calculation capabilities for nuclear code development.

Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Computational Physics
  • Radiation Transport

Background:

  • MCBEND is a general radiation transport Monte Carlo code developed by Serco Assurance.
  • The ANSWERS Software Service aims to provide user-friendly software meeting community needs.
  • Previous versions focused on accuracy, uncertainty, efficiency, and user-friendliness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce MCBEND 10, the latest version of the radiation transport Monte Carlo code.
  • To highlight new and enhanced features improving accuracy, uncertainty quantification, and user experience.
  • To detail advancements in visualization and calculation submission tools.

Main Methods:

  • Development of automatic splitting mesh generation.
  • Implementation of point energy adjoint for neutron transport.

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  • Inclusion of material cross-section uncertainty calculations.
  • Enhancements to temperature treatment and geometry sensitivity scoring.

    • Main Results:

    • MCBEND 10 offers new features like unified source facility and improved geometry handling.
    • Visualization tools (VISAGE, VISTA-RAY) are enhanced for model checking and results overlay.
    • The LaunchPad interface includes a job scheduler for simplified task management.

    Conclusions:

    • MCBEND 10 represents a significant advancement in radiation transport simulation.
    • Enhanced visualization and user interface streamline the nuclear code development workflow.
    • The release addresses key user needs for accuracy, uncertainty analysis, and efficiency.