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A practical neutron shielding code based on data base interpolation

S H Jiang¹, R J Sheu

¹Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R. O. C.

|December 31, 1997

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This study introduces the WRNS code for neutron shielding design, utilizing a database interpolation method. It provides crucial transmission factor data for various materials up to 400 MeV, aiding preliminary design efforts.

Area of Science:

Nuclear Engineering
Radiation Shielding
Computational Physics

Background:

Preliminary neutron shielding design requires accurate transmission factor data for various materials and energies.
Existing methods may be computationally intensive or lack comprehensive databases for specific design needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an interactive code (WRNS) for preliminary neutron shielding design.
To generate a comprehensive database of transmission factors for neutron shielding materials.
To facilitate efficient preliminary design through data interpolation.

Main Methods:

Adjoint calculations using a one-dimensional discrete ordinates code to generate transmission factors.
Development of a database interpolation method for wide-range data retrieval.

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Implementation of an interactive code (WRNS) for practical application.

Main Results:

A wide-range database of transmission factors for nine shielding materials (up to 200 cm thickness, 400 MeV neutron energy) was generated.
The WRNS code enables efficient preliminary neutron shielding design through interpolation.
Calculation details and applications of the WRNS code are clearly presented.

Conclusions:

The WRNS code and its associated database provide a valuable tool for preliminary neutron shielding design.
The interpolation method offers an efficient approach to accessing shielding material transmission factors.
This work contributes to improved methodologies in nuclear shielding design and analysis.