Published February 2006 | Version v1
Journal article

Overview of recent progress in IFMIF neutronics

  • 1. Association FZK-Euratom, Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Institut fuer Reaktorsicherheit, P.O. Box 3640, D-76021 Karlsruhe (Germany)
  • 2. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Fusion Technology Institute, WI 53706 (United States)
  • 3. VTT Processes, P.O. Box 1608, FIN-02044 VTT (Finland)

Description

An overview is presented of the progress achieved in the development of computational tools, data and models dedicated to IFMIF neutronics and activation analyses. This includes the Li(d,xn) neutron source term modelling with the McDeLicious Monte Carlo code using tabulated d + 6,7Li cross-section data and the ALARA inventory code with IEAF-2001 data for activation and transmutation calculations. A special group activation data library based on the use of pseudo fission product yields was generated for use with standard activation codes. For IFMIF shielding calculations, a mapping approach was developed to couple full 3D McDeLicious calculations with the discrete ordinates (S N) procedure for deep penetration calculations using the TORT code. The recent achievements are reviewed and results are presented of specific nuclear and activation analyses conducted for the test cell and its components using a detailed 3D test cell model developed for Monte Carlo calculations with the McDeLicious code

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.fusengdes.2005.08.063;
PII
S0920-3796(05)00645-9;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Fusion Engineering and Design
Journal Volume
81
Journal Issue
8-14
Journal Page Range
p. 1195-1202
ISSN
0920-3796
CODEN
FEDEEE

Conference

Title
7. international symposium on fusion nuclear technology
Acronym
ISFNT-7
Dates
22-27 May 2005
Place
Tokyo (Japan)

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Copyright (c) 2005 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.