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Argonne Liquid-Metal Advanced Burner Reactor : Components and In-Vessel System Thermal-Hydraulic Research and Testing Experience - Pathway Forward.

Description: This white paper provides an overview and status report of the thermal-hydraulic nuclear research and development, both experimental and computational, conducted predominantly at Argonne National Laboratory. Argonne from the early 1970s through the early 1990s was the Department of Energy's (DOE's) lead lab for thermal-hydraulic development of Liquid Metal Reactors (LMRs). During the 1970s and into the mid-1980s, Argonne conducted thermal-hydraulic studies and experiments on individual reactor … more
Date: June 30, 2007
Creator: Kasza, K.; Grandy, C.; Chang, Y. & Khalil, H.
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Utilization of the Surface Tension of Liquid Metals in Making High-Vacuum Seals

Description: Abstract: "The free energy (surface tension) of a liquid film can withstand atmospheric pressure across a maximum theoretical gap of 10-(-3) cm between solids if the liquid wets and bridges the sides of the gap continuously. The eutectic alloy of Ga, lm and Sm is used for this purpose. This alloy is molten at room temperature with surface tension > 500 dynes/cm, vapor pressure < 10-(-8) cm at 500 C and excellent wetting properties. This alloy can be utilized in valves, motion seals, flanged joi… more
Date: August 30, 1957
Creator: Milleron, Norman
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Liquid metal Flow Meter - Final Report

Description: Measuring the flow of liquid metal presents serious challenges. Current commercially-available flow meters use ultrasonic, electromagnetic, and other technologies to measure flow, but are inadequate for liquid metal flow measurement because of the high temperatures required by most liquid metals. As a result of the reactivity and high temperatures of most liquid metals, corrosion and leakage become very serious safety concerns. The purpose of this project is to develop a flow meter for Lockheed… more
Date: January 30, 2007
Creator: Andersen C, Hoogendoom S, Hudson B, Prince J, Teichert K, Wood J, Chase K
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Testing of Liquid Lithium Limiters in CDX-U

Description: Part of the development of liquid metals as a first wall or divertor for reactor applications must involve the investigation of plasma-liquid metal interactions in a functioning tokamak. Most of the interest in liquid-metal walls has focused on lithium. Experiments with lithium limiters have now been conducted in the Current Drive Experiment-Upgrade (CDX-U) device at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Initial experiments used a liquid-lithium rail limiter (L3) built by the University of C… more
Date: July 30, 2004
Creator: Majeski, R.; Kaita, R.; Boaz, M.; Efthimion, P.; Gray, T.; Jones, B. et al.
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Enhancements in Magnesium Die Casting Impact Properties

Description: The need to produce lighter components in transportation equipment is the main driver in the increasing demand for magnesium castings. In many automotive applications, components can be made of magnesium or aluminum. While being lighter, often times the magnesium parts have lower impact and fatigue properties than the aluminum. The main objective of this study was to identify potential improvements in the impact resistance of magnesium alloys. The most common magnesium alloys in automotive appl… more
Date: June 30, 2000
Creator: Schwam, David; Wallace, John F.; Zhu, Yulong; Viswanathan, Srinath & Iskander, Shafik
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A users guide for the REBUS-PC code, version 1.4.

Description: The Reduced Enrichment Research and Test Reactor (RERTR) Program uses the REBUS-PC computer code to provide reactor physics and core design information such as neutron flux distributions in space, energy, and time, and to track isotopic changes in fuel and neutron absorbers with burnup. REBUS-PC has evolved away from the original REBUS code, which was created starting in the 1960's to study large liquid metal cooled fast breeder reactors. REBUS and REBUS-PC both model the external cycle, and ar… more
Date: January 30, 2002
Creator: Olson, A. P.
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Grazing incidence liquid metal mirrors (GILMM) for radiation hardened final optics for laser inertial fusion energy power plants

Description: A thin film of liquid metal is suggested as a grazing incident liquid metal mirror (GILMM) for robust final optics of a laser inertial fusion energy (IFE) power plant. The amount of laser light the mirror can withstand, called the damage limit, of a sodium film 85{sup o} from normal is calculated to be 57 J/cm{sup 2} normal to the beam for a 20 ns pulse and 1.3 J/cm{sup 2} for a 10 ps pulse of 0.35 {micro}m light (2 m{sup 2} and 90 m{sup 2} of mirror area per 100 kJ of laser energy at 20 ns and… more
Date: June 30, 1999
Creator: Moir, R W
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Plastic flow produced by single ion impacts on metals.

Description: Single ion impacts have been observed using in situ transmission electron microscopy and video recording with a time resolution of 33 milliseconds. Gold was irradiated at 50 K and room temperature. Single ion impacts produce holes, modify existing holes, and extrude material into the initial specimen hole and holes formed by other ion impacts. The same behavior is observed at both temperatures. At both temperatures, ion impacts result in craters and ejected material. Ion impacts produce more sm… more
Date: October 30, 1998
Creator: Birtcher, R. C.
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Operation of the Distillation Method for the Determination of Sodium Oxide in NaK During the Calibration of a Plug Indicator

Description: The distillation method (Argonne Sampler) for the analysis of sodium oxide in NaK was used to calibrate a plug indicator. The description of the equipment, procedure, and experiences with the Argonne Samplers are presented in great detail to aid future users of this method. Although this method is not very precise, it has been thoroughly checked out and is recommended as a standard means for sampling and analysis for oxide in liquid metal systems. (auth)
Date: April 30, 1957
Creator: Peak, R.D.
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Interphase phenomena and the condensation of liquid metal vapors. The condensation mechanism of nitrogen tetroxide vapor

Description: Thesis. Submitted by J. Lorrain. Theoretical analyses of interphase processes involving vapors and liquids are presented. Monoatomic and reacting vapors were considered in situations such as condensation, evaporation and heat transfer between the vapor and its liquid. These developments are believed to be the most accurate to date in describing such processes. The implications of the presence of diatomic and heavier naolecules in liquid metal vapors in their condensation heat transfer are discu… more
Date: April 30, 1974
Creator: Larrain, J. & Bonilla, C.F.
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Recovery of Information from the Fast Flux Test Facility for the Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative

Description: The Fast Flux Test Facility is the most recent Liquid Metal Reactor to operate in the United States. Information from the design, construction, and operation of this reactor was at risk as the facilities associated with the reactor are being shut down. The Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative is a program managed by the Office of Nuclear Energy of the U.S. Department of Energy with a mission to develop new fuel cycle technologies to support both current and advanced reactors. Securing and preserving … more
Date: September 30, 2009
Creator: Nielsen, Deborah L.; Makenas, Bruce J.; Wootan, David W.; Butner, R. Scott & Omberg, Ronald P.
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Hazard categorization and classification for the sodium storage facility

Description: The Sodium Storage Facility is planned to be constructed in the 400 area for long term storage of sodium from the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF). It will contain four large sodium storage tanks. Three of the tanks have a capacity of 80,000 gallons of sodium each, and the fourth will hold 52,500 gallons. The tanks will be connected by piping with each other and to the FFTF. Sodium from the FFTF primary and secondary Heat Transport Systems (HTS), Interim Decay Storage (IDS), and the Fuel Storage … more
Date: August 30, 1994
Creator: Van Keuren, J. C.
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FLOW CONTROLLER EVALUATION FOR SODIUM SERVICE

Description: Tests were conducted to evaluate the performance of a 10-in. flow controller in sodium at temperatures up to 1200 deg F. Torque tube reliability was determined by extensive mechanical cycling tests and further checking with a helium mass-spectrometer leak detector. Flow control performance and valve vibration characteristics were tested and evaluated and flow rate limits were established. The valve assembly was subjected to a thermal shock test program simulated to represent the most severe con… more
Date: November 30, 1963
Creator: Winborne, R.A.
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Corrosion Studies for a Fused Salt-Liquid Metal Extraction Process for the Liquid Metal Fuel Reactor

Description: Corrosion screening tests were carried out on potential materials of construction for use in a fused salt-liquid metal extraction process plant. The corrodents of interest were NaCl--KCl-- MgCl/sub 2/ eutectic, LiCl--KCl eutectic, Bi-- U fuel, and BiCl/sub 3/, either separately or in various combinations. Screening tests to determine the resistance of a wide range of commercial alloys to the corrodents were performed in static and tilting-furnace capsules. Some ceramic materials were tested in … more
Date: June 30, 1960
Creator: Susskind, H.; Hill, F. B.; Green, L.; Kalish, S.; Kukacka, L. E.; McNulty, W. E. et al.
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MOUND LABORATORY MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT FOR MARCH 1961

Description: Adhesives. The effects obtained when diols and triols are used to cure Adiprene L-213 are discussed. Most of the formulations are very viscous and present difficulties in degassing operations. Ionium Project. Four plant samples having 1 ppm or more of Th/sup 2//sup 3//sup 0/ were analyzed for Th/sup 2//sup 3//sup 0/ in two different ways, one using HNO/sub 3/ digestion and the other using HClO/sub 4/ digestion. The difference between these two methods found for one sample is attributed to insol… more
Date: March 30, 1961
Creator: Eichelberger, J.F.
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The Effect of Applied Pressure During Feeding of Critical Cast Aluminum Alloy Components With Particular Reference to Fatigue Resistance

Description: the medium to long freezing range alloys of aluminum such as A356, A357, A206, 319 for example are known to exhibit dispersed porosity, which is recognized as a factor affecting ductility, fracture toughness, and fatigue resistance of light alloy castings. The local thermal environment, for example, temperature gradient and freezing from velocity, affect the mode of solidification which, along with alloy composition, heat treatment, oxide film occlusion, hydrogen content, and the extent to whic… more
Date: June 30, 2003
Creator: Berry, J.T.; Luck, R.; Zhang, B. & Taylor, R.P.
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