Applications guide to the RSIC-distributed version of the KENO-V code

Technical Report · Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5117053· OSTI ID:5117053

Cramer, S. N.

A review of the KENO-V multigroup Monte Carlo criticality code available from the Radiation Shielding Information Center (RSIC) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is presented. All aspects of the code are discussed, including the stand-alone and SCALE system modules and the applicable computer hardware systems. The cross-section requirements are outlined, and the available code package libraries and other necessary data are defined. The supergroup feature for use of the code on small computer systems is explained. The capabilities and limitations of the KENO array geometry description are illustrated. Various aspects of the random-walk and estimation procedures are itemized. Examples of the various calculated values of k/sub eff/ and its statistical uncertainty are shown in standard output listings. Finally, a summary of sample problems and future work is given.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 5117053
• Report Number(s): ORNL/TM-9642; ON: DE86001373
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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