Comparison of transport cross-section data generated with BONAMI and TRANSX

Abstract

This work compares the results of radiation transport calculations performed with VITAMIN-B7 cross section data to calculations performed with a similar library prepared with the TRANSX code. The bases for the comparisons include a simplified, one-dimensional PWR model and the industry standard H.B. Robinson Cycle 9 reactor dosimetry benchmark. Comparisons are also made with a modified TRANSX-generated library with enhanced background cross section data. The results show significant differences between VITAMIN and TRANSX-generated libraries through iron media.