Simulation and Comparative Study of Interaction Between Ray and Medium in Borehole Based on FLUKA Software

In nuclear logging, Monte Carlo simulation method is widely employed across various stages from instrument development and design to data interpretation. While Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport Code (MCNP) has been the primary tool for research and problem-solving in this domain, its usage has long b...

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Main Authors: LIU Juntao, LI Wenxin, MARINA R. ABDELNOUR, TIAN Heng, WANG Yiwei, GAO Yuan, LIU Zhiyi
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Published: Editorial Office of Well Logging Technology 2025-04-01
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author LIU Juntao
LI Wenxin
MARINA R. ABDELNOUR
TIAN Heng
WANG Yiwei
GAO Yuan
LIU Zhiyi
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description In nuclear logging, Monte Carlo simulation method is widely employed across various stages from instrument development and design to data interpretation. While Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport Code (MCNP) has been the primary tool for research and problem-solving in this domain, its usage has long been constrained by licensing restrictions, posing challenges for researchers. Leveraging FLUktuierende KAskade (FLUKA)’s open-access policy, this study establishes nuclear logging benchmark simulations to evaluate FLUKA’s viability as an alternative to MCNP. Representative benchmark models encompassing gamma-ray transport, neutron transport, and gamma-neutron coupled transport processes were developed in both FLUKA and MCNP. Key logging data, including gamma energy spectra, formation density, and porosity, were obtained to assess FLUKA’s performance in low-energy radiation transport simulations. Results demonstrate that for low-energy gamma transport, the maximum relative error between FLUKA and MCNP in formation-scattered gamma-ray spectra is 5.37%, with density response errors below 3.75%. For low-energy neutron transport, porosity responses show agreement within 1%, while relative errors in neutron-induced gamma-ray spectra generally remain under 5%. This comparative analysis confirms FLUKA’s capability to replace MCNP for nuclear logging applications.
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spelling doaj-art-dc846a43cb5c45f1a92b89f7eefffe7f2025-08-20T03:47:33ZzhoEditorial Office of Well Logging TechnologyCejing jishu1004-13382025-04-0149218919710.16489/j.issn.1004-1338.2025.02.0061004-1338(2025)02-0189-09Simulation and Comparative Study of Interaction Between Ray and Medium in Borehole Based on FLUKA SoftwareLIU Juntao0LI Wenxin1MARINA R. ABDELNOUR2TIAN Heng3WANG Yiwei4GAO Yuan5LIU Zhiyi6Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, ChinaFrontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, ChinaFrontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, ChinaFrontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, ChinaFrontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, ChinaSulige Gas Filed Branch Company, CNPC Greatwall Drilling Company, Panjin, Liaoning 124010, ChinaFrontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, ChinaIn nuclear logging, Monte Carlo simulation method is widely employed across various stages from instrument development and design to data interpretation. While Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport Code (MCNP) has been the primary tool for research and problem-solving in this domain, its usage has long been constrained by licensing restrictions, posing challenges for researchers. Leveraging FLUktuierende KAskade (FLUKA)’s open-access policy, this study establishes nuclear logging benchmark simulations to evaluate FLUKA’s viability as an alternative to MCNP. Representative benchmark models encompassing gamma-ray transport, neutron transport, and gamma-neutron coupled transport processes were developed in both FLUKA and MCNP. Key logging data, including gamma energy spectra, formation density, and porosity, were obtained to assess FLUKA’s performance in low-energy radiation transport simulations. Results demonstrate that for low-energy gamma transport, the maximum relative error between FLUKA and MCNP in formation-scattered gamma-ray spectra is 5.37%, with density response errors below 3.75%. For low-energy neutron transport, porosity responses show agreement within 1%, while relative errors in neutron-induced gamma-ray spectra generally remain under 5%. This comparative analysis confirms FLUKA’s capability to replace MCNP for nuclear logging applications.https://www.cnpcwlt.com/en/#/digest?ArticleID=5722nuclear well loggingmonte carlonumerical simulationfluktuierende kaskade (fluka)monte carlo n-particle transport code (mcnp)geophysicsresponse characteristics
spellingShingle LIU Juntao
LI Wenxin
MARINA R. ABDELNOUR
TIAN Heng
WANG Yiwei
GAO Yuan
LIU Zhiyi
Simulation and Comparative Study of Interaction Between Ray and Medium in Borehole Based on FLUKA Software
Cejing jishu
nuclear well logging
monte carlo
numerical simulation
fluktuierende kaskade (fluka)
monte carlo n-particle transport code (mcnp)
geophysics
response characteristics
title Simulation and Comparative Study of Interaction Between Ray and Medium in Borehole Based on FLUKA Software
title_full Simulation and Comparative Study of Interaction Between Ray and Medium in Borehole Based on FLUKA Software
title_fullStr Simulation and Comparative Study of Interaction Between Ray and Medium in Borehole Based on FLUKA Software
title_full_unstemmed Simulation and Comparative Study of Interaction Between Ray and Medium in Borehole Based on FLUKA Software
title_short Simulation and Comparative Study of Interaction Between Ray and Medium in Borehole Based on FLUKA Software
title_sort simulation and comparative study of interaction between ray and medium in borehole based on fluka software
topic nuclear well logging
monte carlo
numerical simulation
fluktuierende kaskade (fluka)
monte carlo n-particle transport code (mcnp)
geophysics
response characteristics
url https://www.cnpcwlt.com/en/#/digest?ArticleID=5722
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