论文信息 - A new effective Monte Carlo Midway coupling method in MCNP applied to a well logging problem

A new effective Monte Carlo Midway coupling method in MCNP applied to a well logging problem

Abstract The background of the Midway forward–adjoint coupling method including the black absorber technique for efficient Monte Carlo determination of radiation detector responses is described. The method is implemented in the general purpose MCNP Monte Carlo code. The utilization of the method is fairly straightforward and does not require any substantial extra expertise. The method was applied to a standard neutron well logging porosity tool problem. The results exhibit reliability and high efficiency of the Midway method. For the studied problem the efficiency gain is considerably higher than for a normal forward calculation, which is already strongly optimized by weight-windows. No additional effort is required to adjust the Midway model if the position of the detector or the porosity of the formation is changed. Additionally, the Midway method can be used with other variance reduction techniques if extra gain in efficiency is desired.

J. E. Hoogenboom | I. V. Serov | T. M. John | J. Hoogenboom | T. John

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