Neutron spectrometry around the VENUS reactor using Monte Carlo simulations and Bonner spheres measurements

Michèle Coeck; Veronique Lacoste; H. Muller

doi:10.1093/rpd/ncm218

Neutron spectrometry around the VENUS reactor using Monte Carlo simulations and Bonner spheres measurements

Michèle Coeck
, Veronique Lacoste
, H. Muller

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Abstract

This paper presents the assessment of the neutron field near the VENUS reactor, particularly in areas near the reactor shielding where operators are frequently present during a reactor run. To obtain reference spectra in the area of interest, MCNPX simulations were performed. Reference spectrometry was also performed using a Bonner spheres system. The outcome of both calculations and measurements is compared.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	170-174
Number of pages	5
Journal	Radiation protection dosimetry
Volume	125
Issue number	1-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncm218
State	Published - 14 Jun 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Radiation
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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