DORTDAT2: Development of an Input-Making Support System for a Two-Dimensional SN Code, DORT

A software package DORTDAT2 has been developed for integrating the task of an input data file creation for a two-dimensional (2-D) radiation transport SN code, DORT. It consists of a series of three interrelated program modules: (1) input file manager which administrates a number of input files appearing at the design/engineering phase, and includes an online auto-execution device for a server computer, (2) input contents creator that creates or modifies an input with a comprehensive guidance and active interface, and (3) 2-D mesh generator that generates mesh information from 2-D geometrical figures or plans which could be drawn using an attached canvas. Also, the latest html-based documents can be shared on Internet. All modules are implemented using C++ on Windows PC. We applied the system to make a cask model to evaluate the usability. Comparing with an unused case in terms of elapsed time for input creation or update, it was found that the system was efficient for every aspect, especially a treatment of geometry or mesh information.