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Chemical Technology Division Unit Operations Section Monthly Progress Report, September 1961

Description: Nine samples of ThO/sub 2/ -UO/sub 2/ prepared as part of the solgel process development studies showed no consistent effects from small variations in several process parameters. The reaction of methane and copper oxide was studied. Engineering studies of the continuous dissolution of simulated U-Zr-Sn fuels in 6.5 M NH4F, 0.6-1.0 M NH/sub 4/NO/sub 3/, 0.1 M H/sub 2/O/sub 2/ were continued in modified 6-in.-dia. equipment. A total of 1642 kg of U from NaK bonded SRE Core I fuel rods wad dejacke… more
Date: April 1, 1962
Creator: Whatley, M. E.; Haas, P. A.; Horton, R. W.; Ryon, A. D.; Suddath, J. C. & Watson, C. D.
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Murgatroyd-an Ibm 7090 Program for the Analysis of the Kinetics of the Msre

Description: The IBM 7090 program Murgatroyd is a revised and extended version of the IBM 704 program PET-I, which solves (by a fifth-order Runge-Kutta procedure) the coupled firstorder differential equations for power, delayed neutron concentration, and temperature in a one-region reactor as a function of time, given an input reactivity variation represented by a series of linear ramps. The basic extensions were those which were necessary to include the effects of the separate heat capacities and temperatu… more
Date: April 1, 1962
Creator: Nestor, C. W. Jr.
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Oscillating Vertical Magnetic Dipole Above a Conducting Half-Space

Description: The electromagnetic field produced by a vertical oscillating magnetic dipole above a plane conducting earth is obtained in integral form. An exact solution in closed form is obtained for the case in which the dipole and the point of observation are both located on the surface of the earth. (auth)
Date: April 1, 1961
Creator: Wesley, J. P.
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Measurement of Xenon Poisoning in the HRT

Description: Measurements obtained during three periods of HRT operations indicated that the xenon poison fraction was approximately 0.010. The technique used was based on mass spectrographic analyses of the stable xenon isotopes in the reactor off-gas stream. Models proposed to explain the measurements show that xenon, which is formed primarily by decay of iodine adsorbed on the pipe walls, is held up on the walls, out of the circulating stream, for an average period of about eight hours. (auth)
Date: April 19, 1962
Creator: Burch, W.D.
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The Measurement of Energy and Intensity of Gamma Rays by Use of a Scintillation Spectrometer

Description: The analysis of gamma-ray spectra measured with a scintillation counter with an anticoincidence annulus is described in detail. In particular the problem of the determination of the energy and intensity of gamma rays from such measurements is considered. The shapes of the full-energy peaks in observed complex spectra are studied and an attempt is made to justify their description in terms of a Gaussian response function. The details of the statistical analysis of complex gamma-ray spectra are g… more
Date: April 1, 1962
Creator: Julke, R. T.; Monahan, J. E.; Raboy, S. & Trail, C. C.
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Response of Dual-Purpose Reinforced-Concrete Mass Shelter

Description: BS>A reinforced-concrete dual-purpose underground parking garage and personnel sheiter designed for a long-duration incident pressure of 40 psi was tested. The sheiter was exposed to shot Priscilla, an approximately 37-kt 700-ft balloon burst (June 24, 1957), at a ground range of 1600 ft (predicted 35-psi peak incident-pressure level). The recorded peak incident pressure at the shelter was approximately 39 psi. Postshot soil borings were made to obtain undisturbed samples for determining soil c… more
Date: April 1, 1961
Creator: Cohen, E.; Laing, E. & Bottenhofer, A.
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Reactor Development Program Progress Report, March 1962

Description: ABS>Developmental work is reported on the EBWR and Borax-V other general development work is reported in the area of liquid metal cooled reactors and particularly on the EBR-I and H, and the fast reactor test facility. General reactor technological development is described on applied reactor physics, reactor fuels development, reactor materials development, heat engineering and fluid flow, chemical separations, advanced systems, and nuclear safety. (J.R.D.)
Date: April 15, 1962
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Crystallographic D-Space Computer Program

Description: D-Space is a computer program which generates indices (hld), tests for space-group extinctions, and calculates d,'' 1/d/sup 2/, sin theta , sin/sup 2/ theta , sin theta / lambda , sin/sub 2/ theta / lambda /sup 2/, theta , and 2 theta for any crystal system and space group, requiring only the unit cell constants as data input. Optional calculations are the single-crystal angle settings, phi and chi, and various Lorentz and Lorentz-polarization corrections. (auth)
Date: April 1962
Creator: Mueller, M. H.; Meyer, E. F. H. & Simonsen, S. H.
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Radiation Problems Associated With the Handling of the Actinide Elements

Description: The hazards connected with the handling of actinide elements are surveyed. Emphasis is placed on Th, U, Np, and Pu. It is pointed out that the chemical toxicity of the actinides is usually minor when compared with radiochemi cal toxicity. Inhalation and ingestion are the important routes of entry but direct injection into the blood stream through wounds also requires consideration. Special enclosures, such as glove boxes, function primarily to minimize the risk of inhalation and aid in confinem… more
Date: April 1, 1962
Creator: Steindler, M.J.
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A FORTRAN Program for Calculating Single Crystal Absorption Corrections

Description: A Fortran program is described for calculating the absorption correction for application to single crystal x ray or neutron intensity measurements. The program is available in the form of symbolic punched cards. InstrucPions are included. (J.R.D.)
Date: April 1, 1962
Creator: Wehe, D. J.; Busing, W. R. & Levy, H. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Military Selective Service Act of 1967: A Survey of Proposals and Studies Concerning Its Revision or Replacement

Description: This report documents major proposals asking for the reform of the Universal Military Training and Service Act, along with the opinions of the Marshall Commission, Clark Panel, and the President on each proposal.
Date: April 10, 1968
Creator: Stillson, Albert C.
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Political Parties in the Philippines

Description: This report discusses the two-party stem of the Philippines republic; NP and LP party structure, Np and LP party programs, its strength and discusses U.S - Philippine relations.
Date: April 22, 1968
Creator: Colwell, Carolyn K.
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RADIOISOTOPES AND RADIATION APPLICATIONS. Quarterly Progress Report No. 12

Description: Continued research is reported in the areas of intrinsic radioactive tracers for industrial process control and the effects of structural factors on radioinduced graft polymerization. The use of Be-- Po neutron sources for production of short-lived isotopes is being investigated. Data are included on the effects of target volume, high-Z scattering media, target-isotope concentration, and macroscopic cross-section on speciflc and total activation produced with a 10-curie source. Research on graf… more
Date: April 18, 1962
Creator: Sunderman, D.N. ed.
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Stress and Deflection of Boiler Fuel Element Boxes

Description: Equations were derived by strain-energy methods for analyzing the stress and deflection in the boiler fuel element boxes used in the Pathfinder nuclear reactor. These boxes are of two types, both constructed of Zircaloy lI. One box is approximately 5 in. sq. The second is approximately 10 1/2 in. sq divided internally into four compartments (5 in. sq) by a cruciform control-rod guide structure. Stress and deflection in the box walls are caused by pressure differences across the walls. The equat… more
Date: April 13, 1962
Creator: Vlies, L. E.
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NEUTRON THERMALIZATION MEASUREMENTS USING AN ELECTRON LINEAR ACCELERATOR

Description: Discussions are presented concerning integral experiments primarily on water and graphite systems. A description of experimental facilities is included along with details of die-away experiments, infinite-medium spectrum measurements, spatially dependent spectrum measurements, spectrum measurements for graphite systems, and development of a subcritical assembly program. (J.R.D.)
Date: April 10, 1962
Creator: Beyster, J R
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A STUDY OF THE SHIELD OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS TRIGA MARK II RESEARCH REACTOR

Description: Detailed measurements were made of the fast-neutron and gamma dose rates and the thermal-neutron fluxes existing at the surfaces of the biological shield of the University of Illinois TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor. Dose rates and fluxes were found to be extremely low. A comparison was made by means of threshold foil techniques between the fast-neutron flux in a beam hole of the reactor during steady-state operation at 1 kw and during a nominal 250 Mw, 30 msec pulse produced by rapid insertion … more
Date: April 23, 1962
Creator: Blosser, T.V.; Freestone, R.M. Jr. & Miller, J.M.
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STEAM-COOLED POWER REACTOR EVALUATION, STEAM-COOLED FAST BREEDER REACTOR

Description: Conceptual design and economic studies of a steamcooled fast breeder reactor that can also be used as a source of power are presented. Two reactor plant sizes were considered: a 300-Mw(e) central power station plant and a 40 Mw(e) plant. It was concluded that attractive economics and good breeding characteristics breeding ratios from 1.27 to 1.42) can be achieved in steam- cooled PuO/sub 2/UO/sub 2/ fueled fast reactors. Low capital costs can be obtained by a compact reactor core and the absenc… more
Date: April 15, 1961
Creator: Sofer, G.; Hankel, R.; Goldstein, L. & Birman, G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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