Continuous Surface-Density Monte Carlo Solution to the Dirichlet Heat-Transfer Problem.
Abstract
In this report a new and efficient Monte Carlo approach to the solution of the Dirichlet problem is developed and implemented. This approach, the surface-density technique, is capable of treating problems with arbitrary geometric complexity. No compromises with the physics of the problem are required, and new insight into efficient Monte Carlo solutions of many difficult problems of mathematical physics is gained. The adaptability of Monte Carlo radiation transport codes to this method is highly useful for problems that require calculation of both heat transfer and radiation transport, e.g., analyses of fuel-shipping-casks. Criticality, shielding, and heat transfer can be calculated with one geometric description and one computer code. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA037899
Entities
People
- Norman E. Banks
- Thomas J. Hoffman
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory