An Algorithm of Converting UG Model to MCNP Geometry Model

Abstract:

MCNP input file has the characteristics of complicated form and is error-prone in describing geometry model. An algorithm of converting UG model to MCNP geometry model was researched and implemented through UG OPEN API and C++ programming language. The algorithm improves the efficiency of describing MCNP geometry model, and provides a valuable reference to MCNP users.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 383-390)
• Pages: 1988-1993
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.383-390.1988
• Online since: November 2011
• Authors: Jian Sheng Zhang, Xi Zhan
• Keywords: CAD, Conversion, Geometry Model, MCNP, UG

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