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Off-Site Animal Investigation Report : Second Annual Report

Description: Since the inauguration of the Off-Site Animal Investigation project n 1957, there has been one annual report rendered as of 30 June 1958. this is the second annual report dated as of 30 June 1959. The objectives of the project have been unchanged during the past year. These are (1) to enhance the Nevada Test Site/off-site rancher relationship through an active investigation project in their interests, and (2) to provide further information as to the status of the off-site animals in their envi… more
Date: June 30, 1959
Creator: Farmer, Garland F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Absorption of Organic Acids on Thoria

Description: The adsorption of acetic and oleic acids on the surface of thoria was studied by means of infrared spectroscopy. An infrared analysis of the adsorbates before and after adsorption using differential double bean methods indicated that the adsorption of organic acids on thoria surfaces occurs by an esterification reaction between the organic acid and the hydroxylated thoria surface. Ammonia vapor will not adsorb on thoria, indicated the basic character of the hydroxylated surface.
Date: December 31, 1959
Creator: Bradford, Harold R. & Wadsworth, Milton E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Determination of Flux Levels in Neutron Detector Wells. Section II. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-242, T-641311

Description: The purpose of the test was to determine the neutron flux level in a BF3 counter well during the second performance of DL-S-225. The measured activity of the irradiation brass bolt was due entirely to the radioactive decay of Zn65. The thermal neutron flux in the BF3 counter well during the second 1000 hour run was calculated to be 2.5 x 10(9) neutrons/cm2 sec.
Date: October 30, 1959
Creator: George, John R. & Cappola, M., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Thorium Bismuthide : Ultrasonic Control of Crystal Size

Description: Thorium bismuthide when crystallized from a solution i bismuth results in large platelets which may be as large a 1 centimeter in diameter. A slurry of these platelets is difficult to pump through pipe lines and filters. The particle size can be reduced by (1) very rapid cooing (approximately 1000 degree C per second) or (2) ultrasonic treatment. The latter, much easier to attain in large scale, gives equiaxed particles of thorium bismuthide.
Date: March 16, 1959
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Studies of Reactor Containment : Monthly Technical Progress Report No. 29

Description: The report covers work performed during the period September 1, 1959 through September 30, 1959. The general objectives of the program of "Studies of Reactor Containment" are to accomplish theoretical and experimental investigations of the loads to which external containment structures for nuclear reactors are subjected in the vent of a violent incident at the reactor core, the evaluation of methods of reducing that loading, and the study of the response of and design criteria for external con… more
Date: October 23, 1959
Creator: Zaker, T. A. (Thomas Allen)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Absorption of Radionuclides Applied to Above Ground Plant Parts : Terminal Report

Description: The attached list of publications is submitted as a year to year and final report of progress on work accomplished under Contract AT(11-1)-159 from 1950 to 1959. Work was initiated on this project in the spring of 1950 and is still in progress as of the date of this report.
Date: 1959
Creator: Wittwer, S. H. (Sylvan Harold), 1917-2012; Turkey, H. G. & Bukovac, M. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Final Technical Report on Physics Research

Description: Results are summarized on theoretical considerations of the excited states of the Ca isotopes, experimental studies of the level structure of Ca42 and Ca44, studies of the production of circularly polarized bremsstrahlung by beta rays, the Moller scattering spectrometer, and the Moller scattering coincidence experiment.
Date: November 30, 1959
Creator: McCullen, J. D.; Kraushaar, J. J.; Woolum, J. C.; Sandifer, C. W.; Kliwer, J. K.; Baker, D. et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Organic Coolants and Moderators for Nuclear Reactors : a Literature Search

Description: A literature search was made of Nuclear Science Abstracts , Vols . 12 and 13 , for information on the following organic coolants and moderators for nuclear reactors : biphenyl , diphenyl methane , Dowtherm A , a phenyl naphthalene, and terphenyl. The properties covered include: thermal and irradiation stability, methods for restoring desired properties to used material, heat transfer data, operating information, hazards and toxicity. 111 references to documents, journal, and books are listed.
Date: December 1959
Creator: Kauer, E. U.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fission Gas Generation and Consequent High Temperature Irradiation Effects on Natural Uranium, Including Creep Properties : a Literature Search

Description: Sixty-two references, some annotated, were taken from foreign literature to determine the status of work done in this area of metallurgy during 1958 and 1959. The references are grouped into two categories: references pertinent to the subject and general metallurgical references on metallic fuels.
Date: December 15, 1959
Creator: Scott, Myra
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Present Status of Semiconductor Particle Counters

Description: This review lists some of the salient features of semiconductor particle counters and cannot claim to contain an exhaustive listing of all the work in the field. Performance results on the surface-barrier counters as developed at California Institute of Technology are included as typical for this type of counter, though comparable results have been obtained elsewhere.
Date: November 23, 1959
Creator: Barnes, C. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Main Coolant Pump Performance Test. Section I. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-290, T-641326

Description: The purpose of the test was to obtain performance data for the main coolant pumps on fast and slow speed at various coolant temperatures. The 1A, 1B and 1C pump performances on both fast and slow speed were approximately as shown in the manufacture's predicted performance curve. The 1D pump performance was below the manufacturer's predicted flow efficiency, line current and hydraulic horsepower on both fast and slow speeds.
Date: December 7, 1959
Creator: Edwards, Gerald E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Control Rod Positions for Criticality. Section I. 5032-EFPN. Eigth Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-149, T-550130

Description: The purpose of the test was to determine critical bank heights and bank worths for various rod configurations at ambient temperatures. The critical rod bank position and bank worths for four different control rod bank rod configuration were determined after 5032 EFPH's of operation. The value were corrected to a reactor coolant temperature of 145 F and a pressure of 400 psig. The bank worths were corrected to 145 F so that the results of the performance could be compared with the results of pre… more
Date: December 9, 1959
Creator: McTish, James M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Core I Control Rod Drive Mechanisms Periodic Tests. Section I. Ninth Performance. Test Results DL-S-148-I, T-550011

Description: The purpose of the test was to determine the operating conditions of the rod drive mechanisms so that operating personnel may be informed concerning malfunctioning mechanisms. The results the this test favorably agree with previous results. The operating characteristics of the rod drive mechanisms checked in this test have not changed appreciably.
Date: November 18, 1959
Creator: Pazuchanics, Nicholas
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Nuclear Instrumentation Operation During Plant Operation. Section I. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-309, RNI-41

Description: The purpose of the test was to evaluate the operation of the Nuclear Instrumentation Power Range Amplifier during start up. While the station was operating at a gross load of 16.5 megawatts, a variation of 0, 8.5, 2.7 and 4.4 existed between the compensated ion chamber currents (CIC) and the test currents for channels A, B, C and D respectively. The off site modifications to channel C power range amplifier did not cause the ion chamber current and test current to be the same at 16.5 megawatts g… more
Date: December 8, 1959
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Determination of Decontamination Factors for Radioisotopes Through Lithium Hydroxide Resin. Section I. Second Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-277-S, RNI-22

Description: The purpose of the test was to obtain data on the decontamination factors for Cesium-136, Cesium-137, Strontium-92, one hour gross iodine and Iodine-131. This data will be used to determinate efficiency of lithium hydroxide resin for removing radioactive cations and anions. The denomination factors for a particular demineralizer using lithium hydroxide resign were found to vary for different radioisotopes. This variation was from 2.3 for Cesium136 to 77,000 for gross iodine.
Date: December 3, 1959
Creator: Strauos, Roger O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Examination of Components for Crud and Corrosion. Section I. Second Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-155, T-612080

Description: The purpose of the test was to observe the extent and location of corrosion, crud deposits and defects in components of the primary fluid system and its auxiliaries. This observation will allow an estimate to be made of the future behavior of the affected parts. The test also provides for obtaining corrosion products and crud samples for analysis as necessary for planning remedial actions. This test was limited to the 1D Main Coolant Pump which failed November 3, 1958. The pump failed after 223… more
Date: December 7, 1959
Creator: Muldoon, James B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Charging and Discharge of Demineralizer Resins. Section IV. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-180, T-612085

Description: The purpose of the test was to determine if the 1A Canal Water System Demineralizers can be satisfactorily charged with resin. The 1A Canal Water System Demineralizer was satisfactorily charged with resin and conductivity of the demineralizer effluent was less than 0.1 microbes as specified in the Test Procedure.
Date: December 3, 1959
Creator: Eckenrode, G. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Periodic Radiation Survey. Section III. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-231, T-612394

Description: The purpose of the test was to determine the radiation levels inside the concrete enclosures but outside the reactor plant containers after shutdown following plant power operation. Radiation levels at the survey points in the 1-AC and 10BD Boiler Chambers Enclosures and in the Reactor Container Enclosure indicated that no significant radiation hazards were present approximately 25 minutes after all rods had been inserted. The radiation levels approximately 4 minutes after shutdown at the surve… more
Date: November 30, 1959
Creator: Shramko, John, Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Determination of Possible Failed Blanket Elements Using the FEDAL System. Section I. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-2810S, RNI-24

Description: The purpose of the test was to determine if failed blanket elements exist in other regions of the core beside F-2. FEDAL sampling ports that have indicted the greatest deviation as determined in a statistical analysis performed on a number of traverses in the FEDAL system will be tested. Data obtained from the start up runs of the FEDAL sample port Nos. 11, 31, 36 and 37 of Monitor 2 and port Nos. 14, 46, 11, 49 and 7 of Monitor 1 gave no indications of a blanket element failure. At each power … more
Date: November 23, 1959
Creator: Pazuchanics, Nicholas & Kearns, Walter
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Leveling of Extraction Tool Crane Rails. Section I. Second Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-246, FY-59-323

Description: The purpose of the test was to check the extraction crane rails in the area of the reactor pit for level and parallelism. The west extraction crane rail exceeded the allowed tolerance of 1/32 inch at only one location. The elevation of the north bumper was out of tolerance by 1/64 inch. The east extraction crane rail was consistently lower than the west rail by as much as 8/64 inch. The east rail was parallel with the west rail within allowable tolerances over the length tested except at one lo… more
Date: November 30, 1959
Creator: Pazuchanics, Nicholas
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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1A Reactor Inlet Hydraulic Valve Position Detector Temperature. Section I. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-258-S, RNI-3

Description: The purpose of the test was to determine the internal temperature of the valve position detector for the 1A reactor inlet hydraulic valve with the plant at normal pressure and temperature and at power. The normal operating temperatures for the valve position detector on the 1A reactor inlet hydraulic valve range from a minimum of 287 F to a maximum of 294.7 F.
Date: November 20, 1959
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Periodic Radiation Survey. Section I. EFPH-5465.2. Second Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-231, T-612394

Description: The purpose of the test was to determine the radiation levels in a Reactor Plant Boiler Compartment with the respective loop shut down and the remainder of the plant operating at power. The highest radiation levels recorded in the IC Boiler Compartment were located in the vicinity of the reactor coolant loop pipe penetrations of the Compartment. Except for the above mentioned areas, personnel could continuously occupy the IC Boiler Compartment without exceeding the maximum dose rate of 300 mr p… more
Date: December 16, 1959
Creator: McTish, James M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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