Abstract
The BR1 research reactor at SCK·CEN is characterized by a wide variety of irradiation possibilities, a large reactor core, and strong flexibility in its operation. A full MCNP model of BR1 has been recently developed in order to complement the results that can be obtained from activation dosimetry. After a general presentation of the reactor, this paper pays particular attention to its standard 235U(n,f) fast neutron field MARK III. This irradiation field is a useful tool for integral measurements and for detector calibrations. With the support of MCNP calculations, irradiations in MARK III can be directly referred to the pure 235U(n,f) fast neutron spectrum.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-7 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of ASTM International |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Environmental Engineering
- General Materials Science
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- General Engineering
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health