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Calculation of neutron and gamma-ray energy spectra for fusion reactor shield design: comparison with Experiment II

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5779765· OSTI ID:5779765

Measured and calculated neutron and gamma-ray energy spectra resulting from the transport of approx. 14 MeV neutrons through a 0.30-m-thick lithium hydride slab and through a 0.05-m-thick lead slab followed by 0.30 m of lithium hydride are compared. Also reported are comparisons of the measured and calculated neutron energy spectra behind an 0.80-m-thick assembly comprised of stainless steel type 304 and borated polyethylene. The spatial dependence of the gamma-ray energy deposition rate measured using thermoluminescent detectors is compared with calculated data. The calculated data obtained using two-dimensional radiation transport methods and ENDF/B-IV cross section data are in good agreement for all of the experimental configurations.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
5779765
Report Number(s):
ORNL/TM-7927; ON: DE82004652
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English