Publication Type
Conference Paper
Book Title
Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Vol. 120, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 9–13, 2019
Publication Date
Page Numbers
706 to 712
Volume
120
Publisher Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Conference Name
2019 ANS Annual Meeting
Conference Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Conference Sponsor
ANS
Conference Date
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Abstract
The neutronics analysis for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Spallation Neutron Source second target station monolith conceptual design was performed entirely with the Monte Carlo method. It has been demonstrated that even though the monolith provides approximately peta-scale attenuation of the dose rates, Monte Carlo simulations are within reach of computing capabilities of relatively inexpensive Linux clusters. Several monolith configurations achieved or exceeded design requirements and provide basis for the final design.
