Simulation-based Design of a Shadow Shield for the MIND Backpack System
Modeling and simulation is a cost- and time-saving method to study conceptual designs of radiation detection systems. MCNP radiation transport code has been an indispensable tool in development of radiation detection systems, and the PINS systems have also utilized MCNP modeling and simulation in the system development. MCNP models of the PINS systems have been used to understand detector responses and to fill the gap in experimental data. Recently, the MIND backpack system was announced to be developed, and its prototype design was required to conduct laboratory tests and demonstrations. A shadow shield is the component to be designed by Idaho National Laboratory in order to maximize the performance of a backpack system while meeting the sponsor’s requirements. MCNP modeling and simulation was utilized to find the best specification of a shadow shield. This study was performed to down-select a shadow shield design for the MIND system. A total of 24 designs for a shadow shield were identified to build MCNP models, and their simulation results were used to prioritize each design. As a quantitative performance metric, an equation of Figure-of-Merit was introduced in the decision making analysis. In addition, the Analytic Hierarchy Process was adopted to prioritize and recommend best performing shadow shield designs.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-05ID14517
- OSTI ID:
- 1542580
- Report Number(s):
- INL/EXT-19-54485-Rev000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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