Metaheuristic optimization in shielding design for neutrons and gamma rays reducing dose equivalent as much as possible
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2018.05.038
Abstract: Abstract To obtain the optimum solution of the shielding design fast and accurate, 14 well known metaheuristic algorithms were studied in this study. Following the common practice, the algorithms were compared using several benchmark functions,… read more here.
Keywords: algorithm sce; shielding design; metaheuristic optimization; design ... See more keywords
Shielding design and neutronics calculation of the GDT based fusion neutron source ALIANCE
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2020.112221
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents the high flux neutron shielding design and extensive neutronics calculations of GDT based fusion neutron source ALIANCE. Neutron distribution of ALIANCE is strongly inhomogeneous along the axis: significant portion of the… read more here.
Keywords: aliance; gdt based; shielding design; based fusion ... See more keywords
A Comparative Study on the Shielding Calculation Methods for an Optimal Shielding Design of Isolation Rooms in a Nuclear Medicine Facility in the Philippines Providing 131I Thyroid Ablation Therapy.
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DOI: 10.1097/hp.0000000000001988
Abstract: ABSTRACT Iodine-131 (131I) has been used widely in diagnosing and treating thyroid disorders, but its radioactive nature poses risks of gamma radiation exposure to those near the patient. To mitigate this, radiation protection measures are… read more here.
Keywords: optimal shielding; isolation rooms; medicine; calculation methods ... See more keywords