NSTD Research Projects: TRP

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Proposals

Year 1

Quarterly Reports

2008: 1st, 2nd, 3rd,

Annual Reports

2007-2008

TRP -> Campaign/Number -> TRP 42

TRP 42. Monaco/MAVRIC Evaluation for Facility Shielding and Dose Rate Analysis (to support the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership)

Research Objectives & Methods

The MAVRIC sequence is being evaluated along with the Monte Carlo engine Monaco to investigate its effectiveness and usefulness in facility shielding and dose rate analyses. A previously MCNP-evaluated cask array from the Yucca Mountain Project’s proposed aging pad and/or buffer area design will be utilized for evaluation and benchmarking purposes. In addition, dose mapping will be performed inside the surface facilities utilizing a transportation cask to evaluate the effectiveness of the code systems. The ability to calculate doses in deep-penetration problems will also be evaluated.

Researchers

• Charlotta Sanders, Mechanical Engineering
• Denis Beller, Mechanical Engineering

Collaborators

• Douglas Peplow, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Students

• Steve Simner, MS, Materials & Nuclear Engineering
• Luis Durani, Undergraduate, Mechanical Engineering