Numerical Modeling of Cooling Processes of a Locally Inclined Target with a Nirta Solid Compact Target Module

Abstract

Locally inclined targets are developed to produce medical radioisotopes which can be used for high-intensity proton beam irradiation. The results of a numerical analysis of thermal processes in locally inclined targets made of pressed molybdenum powder with a niobium target holder for the Nirta Solid Compact Model TS06 target module are presented. Computations were carried out using the Fluid Flow (Fluent) engineering package of the ANSYS Workbench 18.2 software platform for variants of targets with linear and axially symmetric grooves in the proton irradiation zone. It has been shown that using various models of locally inclined targets with a cooling area increased by 2.37 times, it is possible to increase the irradiation current by 1.34–1.46 times compared to a standard flat target. An analysis of the distribution of heat flows and temperatures in the targets was also carried out.