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Point kernel versus radiation transport for iron deep penetration problems

Conference · · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5752882
The purpose of this study was to determine the relative merits and adequacy of the QAD-CG and QAD-CGGP point kernel codes for spent fuel shielding problems by comparing gamma dose results with those of several radiation transport codes: DOT IV, MORSE SGC, XSDRNPM-S, and MCNP. An intercomparison of results from the radiation transport codes was of secondary interest. The problem considered was an R-Z spent fuel cask model consisting of a homogenized source region (UO/sub 2/ fuel + basket) surrounded by a 38-cm-thick cast iron body. The total cask height is 530 cm. Photon source strengths for eight different discrete energy lines (0.6 to 2.8 MeV) were specified.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
OSTI ID:
5752882
Report Number(s):
CONF-870601-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 54
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English