Generating MCNP Input Files for Unstructured Mesh Geometries
- Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Los Alamos National Laboratory's (LANL) Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNP) transport code version 6 has the capability for tracking particles on unstructured mesh (UM) geometry models. The MCNP UM feature has been developed for performing calculations of complex geometry models. This capability tracks particles on hybrid geometries where finite element meshes are embedded into constructive solid geometry (CSG) cells. The MCNP UM feature was originally designed to read UM models created by Abaqus/CAE software suite. MCNP versions 6.2.0 and later can process UM models read from Abaqus input les or MCNPUM les converted from Abaqus input les. Sandia National Laboratory's Cubit Toolkit and other finite element analysis software packages may generate UM models and then convert these models into Abaqus input formats.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program; USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- 89233218CNA000001
- OSTI ID:
- 1660578
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-20-27139; TRN: US2202350
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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