Neutron spectrometry around the VENUS reactor using Monte Carlo simulations and Bonner spheres measurements.
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.
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SCK.CEN, Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, Belgium.
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D001822:Body Burden; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D038622:Internationality; D015233:Models, Statistical; D009010:Monte Carlo Method; D009502:Neutrons; D009688:Nuclear Reactors; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000032:analysis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011834:Radiation Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013057:Spectrum Analysis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods