Cost: $49

This workshop will cover the MCNP6.3 and Whisper-1.1 code capabilities relevant to performing sensitivity/uncertainty-based criticality safety analysis. While more details of the workshop will be forthcoming, a few of the topics to expect at this workshop include:

  • An overview of the MCNP6.3 code with respect to recent criticality and sensitivity capabilities.
  • Recent verification and validation efforts associated with criticality safety.
  • An overview of the Whisper-1.1 code and its use in criticality safety applications.  This will include:
    • A description of the methodology
    • Understanding nuclear data covariance usage
    • Interactive use and demonstration of the code capabilities
  • A preview of the next version of Whisper, including:
    • New benchmark correlation methods
    • ENDF/B-VIII-based nuclear data covariances and their implications
    • Updated benchmark models

All the workshop materials, including slides, exercises, documentation, etc., will be made available to all participants. There will be live exercises done by the instructors. Participants interested in performing the exercises will need to bring their own laptop with the MCNP6.3 and Whisper-1.1 software installed (see how to obtain the MCNP6.3 code here https://mcnp.lanl.gov/how_to_get_the_mcnp_code.html). The MCNP6.2 version of the code will likely be sufficient to perform most of the exercises included.  However, earlier versions of the MCNP6 code, i.e., MCNP6.1.1beta and earlier, will not be able to perform the exercises provided. Details on any additional software required will be communicated well before the workshop. Attendees are not required to participate in the exercises performed during the workshop nor are they required to have a license to the MCNP6 code. Instructors will be available to discuss participant questions regarding the workshop materials.