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'''NOTE:''' Serpent is not open source software. The source code is proprietary and subject to export control limitations. The terms and conditions for using Serpent are listed in the software license agreement. For more information on distribution, see [https://serpent.vtt.fi/serpent/users.htm Serpent website]. | '''NOTE:''' Serpent is not open source software. The source code is proprietary and subject to export control limitations. The terms and conditions for using Serpent are listed in the software license agreement. For more information on distribution, see [https://serpent.vtt.fi/serpent/users.htm Serpent website]. | ||
| − | Welcome to Serpent Wiki. This platform, set up in November 2015, serves as the on-line user Manual for Serpent 2, as well as a repository for input files, validation reports and other resources for Serpent users. A more general description of the code is found at the [https://serpent.vtt.fi/serpent/ project website]. This Wiki covers the features and capabilities of the most recent version of Serpent 2. The content is still very far from complete, and additional information can be found from the [ | + | Welcome to Serpent Wiki. This platform, set up in November 2015, serves as the on-line user Manual for Serpent 2, as well as a repository for input files, validation reports and other resources for Serpent users. A more general description of the code is found at the [https://serpent.vtt.fi/serpent/ project website]. This Wiki covers the features and capabilities of the most recent version of Serpent 2. The content is still very far from complete, and additional information can be found from the [https://serpent.vtt.fi/serpent/download/Serpent_manual.pdf Serpent 1 Manual] and the [//ttuki.vtt.fi/serpent discussion forum] |
These pages are editable, and all users are encouraged to contribute. Note, however, that the discussion should be limited to the content of this wiki, and all technical topics related to Serpent should be addressed at the separate [//ttuki.vtt.fi/serpent discussion forum]. | These pages are editable, and all users are encouraged to contribute. Note, however, that the discussion should be limited to the content of this wiki, and all technical topics related to Serpent should be addressed at the separate [//ttuki.vtt.fi/serpent discussion forum]. | ||
Revision as of 12:49, 10 April 2024
NOTE: Serpent is not open source software. The source code is proprietary and subject to export control limitations. The terms and conditions for using Serpent are listed in the software license agreement. For more information on distribution, see Serpent website.
Welcome to Serpent Wiki. This platform, set up in November 2015, serves as the on-line user Manual for Serpent 2, as well as a repository for input files, validation reports and other resources for Serpent users. A more general description of the code is found at the project website. This Wiki covers the features and capabilities of the most recent version of Serpent 2. The content is still very far from complete, and additional information can be found from the Serpent 1 Manual and the discussion forum
These pages are editable, and all users are encouraged to contribute. Note, however, that the discussion should be limited to the content of this wiki, and all technical topics related to Serpent should be addressed at the separate discussion forum.
For general reference to Serpent, use:
J. Leppänen, M. Pusa, T. Viitanen, V. Valtavirta, and T. Kaltiaisenaho. "The Serpent Monte Carlo code: Status, development and applications in 2013." Ann. Nucl. Energy, 82 (2015) 142-150.
Contents
Quick links to Serpent Wiki
Getting started
- Installing and running Serpent
- Input syntax manual
- Description of output files
- Pitfalls and troubleshooting
- Tutorial
Useful lists and tables
- Definitions, units and constants
- Output parameters in the _res.m file
- Surface types
- ENDF reaction MT's and macroscopic reaction numbers
- Default isomeric branching ratios used in burnup calculation
- Pre-defined energy group structures
- Pre-defined material compositions
Advanced features
- Visualizing the results
- Automated depletion zone division
- Defining material volumes
- Automated burnup sequence for spatial homogenization
- Coupled multi-physics calculations
- FINIX fuel behavior module
- Transient simulations
- Sensitivity calculations
- Domain decomposition
- Variance reduction
