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Optimization of a measurement facility for radioactive waste free release by Monte Carlo simulation
Jaroslav Solc1, Petr Kovar1, Jiri Suran1
1Czech Metrology Institute, Inspectorate for Ionizing Radiation, Radiova 1, 102 00 Prague 10, Czech Republic.
Abstract:
A novel free release measurement facility (FRMF) was developed within the joint research project "Metrology for Radioactive Waste Management" of the European Metrology Research Programme. Before and during FRMF design and construction, Monte Carlo calculations with MCNPX and PENELOPE codes were used to optimize the thickness of the shielding, the dimensions of the container, and the shape of detector collimators. Validation of the numerical models of the FRMF detectors and the results of the optimization are discussed in the paper.
