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Irradiation Test Program for the Consolidated Edison Thorium Reactor

Description: The Irradiation Test Program for the Consolidated Edison Thorium Reactor was conducted to obtain confirmation of the stability and performance of the reference fuel element materials and of test assemblies under design operation conditions. The irradiated specimens were tested to determine mechanical properties and corrosion resistance to borated water.
Date: August 1960
Creator: Baker, P. B.; Dzura, E. J. & Johnson, C. R.
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Lynchburg Test Reactor: Critical Experiment, Hazard Evaluation

Description: This report summarizes the hazards associated with the operation of the Lynchburg Test Reactor (LTR) critical experiments. The LTR critical experiment program is outlined and the design of the experiment is described. The experiments will provide basic data to check two-dimensional calculational methods and provide information needed in the design of the LTR.
Date: November 1959
Creator: Engelder, T. C. & Schutt, P. F.
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Irradiation Performance of Thoria-Urania Fuel Materials: Quarterly Technical Report, Number 2, October - December 1964

Description: From introduction: "Complete exploitation of the advantages of thorium as a fertile material in thermal and particular resonant spectrum reactors has been inhibited by the lack of quantitative physical property data for thoria and thoria-urania fuels."
Date: October 1964
Creator: Babcock & Wilcox Company
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Lynchburg Test Reactor Summary Hazards Report

Description: The Babcock and Wilcox Company (B&W) proposes to construct and operate a Nuclear Test Reactor on the grounds of the Company's integrated nuclear facilities site, Mt. Athos, near Lynchburg, Virginia. This preliminary Summary Hazards Report present to the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), Division of Licensing and Regulations, a description of the facility, the characteristics of the proposed site, and an evaluation of potential hazards to the area surrounding the site of operation.
Date: April 1960
Creator: Kulynych, G. E.
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Liquid Metal Fuel Reactor Experiment Monthly Progress Statement: January 1957

Description: A monthly report summarizing work perform by Babcock & Wilcox personnel for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Initial contacts were made at National Reactor Testing Station and Hanford Works, design conditions for the proposed reactor vessels were reviewed, estimates of heating rates caused by radiation and the pluggage of fuel passages were computed, and design parameters for the LMFRE were established.
Date: January 1957
Creator: Babcock & Wilcox Company
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Liquid Metal Fuel Reactor Experiment Monthly Progress Statement: February 1957

Description: A monthly report summarizing work perform by Babcock & Wilcox personnel for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Included in this report was a study made regarding the possible use of beryllium as a core moderating material, calculations made regarding temperature distribution for various channel sizes and power levels, design parameters for initial operation of the LMFRE, and other work in the design and operation of the reactor.
Date: February 1957
Creator: Babcock & Wilcox Company
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preliminary Hazards Summary Report: Babcock & Wilcox Test Reactor

Description: This preliminary Hazards Summary Report presents to the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), Division of Licensing and Regulation, a description of the Nuclear Development Center, the characteristics of the proposed site, and an evaluation of the potential hazards associated with operating the test reactor at this location.
Date: July 1962
Creator: Babcock & Wilcox Company
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1000-MWe LMFBR Follow-On Study, Task I Report: Volume 3, Concept II System Description

Description: From introduction: "This report has been prepared in conjunction with the Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR) Follow-On Study. It is the Concept II description of Task I as outlined by Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) in Appendix C of their Follow-On-Study Program."
Date: June 1967
Creator: Goulding, B. J.
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1000-MWe LMFBR Follow-On Study, Task I Report: Volume 2, Concept I System Description

Description: From introduction: "This report has been prepared in conjunction with the Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR) Follow-On Study. It is the Concept I description of Task I as outlined by Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) in Appendix C of their Follow-On Study Program."
Date: April 1967
Creator: Boyer, R. L.
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Consolidated Edision Thorium Reactor Physics Design

Description: The nuclear characteristics of the CETR are described. Core operating lifetime, control-rod worth, and power density distribution are discussed in relation to maximizing the core operating life. Other objectives of nuclear design are to minimize the power-density variation and to assure control of the reactor.
Date: July 1960
Creator: Barringer, H. S.; Flickinger, R. B. & Spetz, S. W.
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NS Savannah Upgrading Analog Computer Analysis

Description: From abstract: "This work amplified previous design studies by considering accidents of greater severity, automatic limiting devices to preclude safety action, and more realistic parameters based on operating experience."
Date: November 1962
Creator: Rosser, R. M.
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Nuclear Merchant Ship Reactor Project: Status Report on Reactor Safeguards Analysis

Description: The purpose of this report is to describe the nuclear power plant for the N.S. Savannah and the program in progress for the analysis of potential hazards associated with the operation of a nuclear merchant vessel. Particular emphasis is given to the safety features embodied both in the design and operation of the plant.
Date: May 9, 1958
Creator: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
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Liquid Metal Fuel Reactor Experiment: Reference Design Report

Description: Report concerning preliminary designs of the Liquid Metal Fuel Reactor Experiment (LMFRE) facility. This includes descriptions of the reactor, degasser, and steam system, materials to be used, plant arrangement, building siting, and safety considerations.
Date: August 1957
Creator: Babcock & Wilcox Company
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