Response functions for neutron skyshine analysis
- Kansas State Univ., Manhattan, KS (United States). Dept. of Nuclear Engineering
Neutron and associated secondary photon line-beam response functions (LBRFs) for point monodirectional neutron sources are generated using the MCNP Monte Carlo code for use in neutron skyshine analysis employing the integral line-beam method. The LBRFs are evaluated at 14 neutron source energies ranging from 0.01 to 14 MeV and at 18 emission angles from 1 to 170 deg, as measured from the source-to-detector axis. The neutron and associated secondary photon conical-beam response functions (CBRFs) for azimuthally symmetric neutron sources are also evaluated at 13 neutron source energies in the same energy range and at 13 polar angles of source collimation from 1 to 89 deg. The response functions are approximated by an empirical three-parameter function of the source-to-detector distance. These response function approximations are available for a source-to-detector distance up to 2,500 m and, for the first time, give dose equivalent responses that are required for modern radiological assessments. For the CBRFs, ground correction factors for neutrons and secondary photons are calculated and also approximated by empirical formulas for use in air-over-ground neutron skyshine problems with azimuthal symmetry. In addition, simple procedures are proposed for humidity and atmospheric density corrections.
- OSTI ID:
- 449582
- Journal Information:
- Nuclear Science and Engineering, Journal Name: Nuclear Science and Engineering Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 125; ISSN NSENAO; ISSN 0029-5639
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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