title: Neutron spectrometry around the VENUS reactor using Monte Carlo simulations and Bonner spheres measurements.
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.
authors.affiliation: SCK.CEN, Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, Belgium.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Coeck
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Lacoste
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Muller
mesh_terms: 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