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An Evaluation of liquid metal leak detection methods for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant

Description: This report documents an independent review and evaluation of sodium leak detection methods described in the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Preliminary Safety Analysis Report. Only information in publicly available documents was used in making the assessments.
Date: December 1, 1977
Creator: Morris, C. J. & Doctor, S. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Catalytic steam gasification of bagasse for the production of methanol

Description: Pacific Northwest Laboratory (PNL) tested the catalytic gasification of bagasse for the production of methanol synthesis gas. The process uses steam, indirect heat, and a catalyst to produce synthesis gas in one step in fluidized bed gasifier. Both laboratory and process development scale (nominal 1 ton/day) gasifiers were used to test two different catalyst systems: (1) supported nickel catalysts and (2) alkali carbonates doped on the bagasse. This paper presents the results of laboratory and … more
Date: December 1, 1983
Creator: Baker, E.G. & Brown, M.D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Prevention of biofouling on heat transfer surfaces of ocean thermal energy converters. Progress report, May 1, 1975--November 30, 1975

Description: The objectives of the program were to develop chemical processes utilizing a combination of certain fluorochemicals and tribulyltin based toxicants for treating the surfaces of metals which may be used to fabricate OTEC heat exchangers, and to demonstrate the effectiveness of these surface treatments as antibiofoulants. Aluminium alloy No. 3003-H14 and titanium were testd, neither of which proved satisfactory. (WDM)
Date: December 1, 1975
Creator: Ostrozynski, R.L. & Jones, P.E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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H-Area Seepage Basins

Description: During the third quarter of 1990 the wells which make up the H-Area Seepage Basins (H-HWMF) monitoring network were sampled. Laboratory analyses were performed to measure levels of hazardous constituents, indicator parameters, tritium, nonvolatile beta, and gross alpha. A Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) scan was performed on all wells sampled to determine any hazardous organic constituents present in the groundwater. The primary contaminants observed at wells monitoring the H-Area Se… more
Date: December 1, 1990
Creator: Stejskal, G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Economic impact of using nonmetallic materials in low to intermediate temperature geothermal well construction. Volume 1

Description: The results are presented of an exhaustive literature search and evaluation concerning the properties and economics of commercially available nonmetallic well casing and screens. These materials were studied in terms of their use in low to intermediate temperature geothermal well construction.
Date: December 1, 1979
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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NQR-NMR studies of higher alcohol synthesis Cu-Co catalysts

Description: The primary objective of the project is to examine the relations between the catalytic and magnetic properties of the copper-cobalt higher alcohol synthesis catalysts. We have undertaken to investigate the magnetic character by studying the Nuclear Quadrupole resonance of copper and (Zerofield) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of cobalt in copper cobalt catalysts.
Date: December 17, 1991
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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CRBRP sodium circulating pump design evaluation

Description: The following topics are discussed: (1) primary sodium pump design concept; (2) pump level control system; (3) resolution of design problems in stress analysis, dynamics analysis, and mechanical design; (4) model testing; (5) planned performance tests; and (6) fabrication status. (DG)
Date: December 1, 1977
Creator: Marrujo, F.; Cook, M.; Manners, L. & Cothran, H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fiscal year 1987 program plan

Description: The Defense TRU Waste Program (DTWP) is the focal point for the Department of Energy in national planning, integration, operation, and technical development for TRU waste management. The scope of this program extends from the point of TRU waste generation through delivery to a permanent repository. The TRU program maintains a close interface with repository development to ensure program compatibility and coordination. The defense TRU program does not directly address commercial activities that … more
Date: December 1, 1986
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Novel duplex vapor-electrochemical method for silicon solar cells. Quarterly progress report No. 7, August 1, 1977--October 31, 1977

Description: Silicon obtained by the SiF/sub 4/-Na reaction was analyzed by spark source mass spectrometry (SSMS). A partial listing of the results is given below. The concentration units in parentheses are ppM wt. B(0.1), Al(0.8), Ga(0.06), P(0.2), F(0.1), Na(1.0), V(0.04), Mo(0.3), Ti(2.0), Zr(2.0), Mn(0.1), Ni(2.0), Zn(0.01), Cu(20.0), Cr(11.0), Fe(55.0). An excellent starting material for silicon solar cells is obtained on the basis of the low levels of B, Al, Ga, P and As. The source of the Fe and Cr i… more
Date: December 1, 1977
Creator: Kapur, V.K.; Nanis, L. & Sanjurjo, A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Rockwell Hanford Operations' 1978 radiological improvement program

Description: This document describes the radiological improvement program (RIP) to be undertaken by Rockwell Hanford Operations during calendar year 1978. Actions taken in each facility to reduce exposure and to implement the Company's policy to conduct operations in a manner that assures radiation exposures to employees are maintained at the lowest levels reasonably achievable.
Date: December 30, 1977
Creator: Cunningham, D. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Bond-Strength Studies for 1-Mil-Diameter Gold Wires Bonded to Hybrid Microcircuit Substrates

Description: Detailed studies of the failure probability for gold wires bonded to multiplexer substrates under severe acceleration in the W79 artillery shell environments were made. The studies included: the calculated resultant pull forces exerted on the bond joints due to the W79 acceleration environments; the suitability of the loop-hook pull tests and the use of the normal Gaussian distribution theory for statistical description of bond strengths; and the probability of failure for gold wires bonded to … more
Date: December 1, 1981
Creator: Kan, Y.R. & Prantil, V.C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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LMFBR safety program. Annual technical progress report. Government fiscal year, 1977

Description: Information is presented concerning the development of the SOMIX-1 computer code for sodium drop burning analysis; experimental analysis of burning sodium drops; aerosol leakage from containment buildings; high-temperature-concentration aerosols; aerosol source term from vaporized fuel; properties of high-temperature fuel mixtures; and development of the COMRADEX computer code for analysis of radiological doses in the environment from LMFBR accidents.
Date: December 15, 1977
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Regional Studies Program. Extraction of North Dakota lignite: environmental and reclamation issues

Description: This study, sponsored by the U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration, addresses the environmental implications of extraction of coal in North Dakota. These implications are supported by details of the geologic and historical background of the area of focus, the lignite resources in the Fort Union coalfield portion. The particular concentration is on the four-county area of Mercer, Dunn, McLean, and Oliver where substantial coal reserves exist and a potential gasification plant site … more
Date: December 1, 1976
Creator: LaFevers, J.R.; Johnson, D.O. & Dvorak, A.J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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FY 1987 current fiscal year work plan

Description: This Current Year Work Plan presents a detailed description of the activities to be performed by the Joint Integration Office during FY87. It breaks down the activities into two major work areas: Program Management and Program Analysis. Program Management is performed by the JIO by providing technical planning and guidance for the development of advanced TRU waste management capabilities. This includes equipment/facility design, engineering, construction, and operations. These functions are int… more
Date: December 1, 1986
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Explosion potential of neutral-beam source cryopumps for TFTR

Description: The explosion potential of the test cryopump became a paramount issue in the safety analysis required for the reactor experiment. The administrative limit for loading of the cryopump with normal hydrogen or deuterium is that amount of gas which will produce a partial pressure of 13 torr at a total pressure of 1 atmosphere, i.e., a 1.7% mixture by volume. At atmospheric pressure, combustion can occur for mixtures in the range 4.0 to 75%. It is important to know whether, in a leak-up-to-air accid… more
Date: December 1, 1977
Creator: Graham, W. G.; Lim, T. H. & Ruby, L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Silicon halide-alkali metal flames as a source of solar grade silicon. Second quarterly report, September 1--November 30, 1977

Description: The experimental effort on this program has concentrated thus far on Na/SiCl/sub 4/ and K/SiCl/sub 4/ opposed jet diffusion flames in an evacuated reaction vessel; both reactants are supplied as vapors. The flames are self-igniting, fast burning and intensely chemiluminescent. Solid reaction products have been collected, separated by simple washing, and some preliminary analyses performed which indicate that the concentrations of most impurities in the reagents are reduced during the course of … more
Date: December 1, 1977
Creator: Miller, W.J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Continuous Czochralski growth. Silicon sheet growth development of the large area silicon sheet task of the Low Cost Silicon Solar Array Project. First quarterly progress report, October--December 1977

Description: The development of equipment and processes to produce single crystal solar silicon by a continuous Czochralski method was studied. ''Continuous'' is defined as the ability to produce 100 kilograms of crystal from only one melt container. The equipment to be used is a Hamco CG2000 Production Crystal Grower. Certain modifications will be made to the grower to enable periodic replenishment of silicon into the crucible and removal of grown crystals. The crystal grower was constr… more
Date: December 31, 1977
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hydrogenation of CO and CO/sub 2/ on clean rhodium and iron foils. Correlations of reactivities and surface compositions

Description: An experimental arrangement consisting of an ultrahigh vacuum bell jar equipped with an internal sample isolation cell was used to investigate the hydrogenation of CO over Fe and Rh surfaces. This apparatus permitted both UHV surface characterization (Auger electron spectroscopy, low-energy electron diffraction) and high pressure (1-20 atm) catalytic reactions to be carried out. Small surface area (approximately 1 cm/sup 2/) metal samples, both single crystals and polycrystalline foils, were us… more
Date: December 16, 1977
Creator: Dwyer, D.; Yoshida, K. & Somorjai, G.A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Economic impact of using nonmetallic materials in low to intermediate temperature geothermal well construction

Description: Four appendices are included. The first covers applications of low-temperature geothermal energy including industrial processes, agricultural and related processes, district heating and cooling, and miscellaneous. The second discusses hydrogeologic factors affecting the design and construction of low-temperature geothermal wells: water quality, withdrawal rate, water depth, water temperature, basic well designs, and hydrogeologic provinces. In the third appendix, properties of metallic and nonm… more
Date: December 1, 1979
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Correlation of mechanical and metallurgical parameters with the acoustic emission during tensile deformation of several metals and alloys

Description: Acoustic emission was monitored during plastic deformation under dead-weight tensile loading of polycrystalline aluminum, brass, copper, and steel. The acoustic emission data, both threshold-type and frequency-analysis type, were correlated with yield strength, stored elastic energy, strain hardening parameters, loading histories, diffusion processes, slip band motion and mosaic cell size. Major results are presented under the headings discontinuous yielding (Portevin--Le Chatelier Effect), par… more
Date: December 1, 1975
Creator: Hartman, W. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Development of BEACON technology. Quarterly report, January-March 1982

Description: The BEACON process involves the catalytic deposition of a highly reactive form of carbon from a gas stream which contains carbon monoxide. The carbon-depleted gas is combusted with air to produce power, and the carbon is reacted with steam to produce methane or hydrogen. Process conditions favoring the production of hydrogen were explored this quarter. Excess steam was found to suppress methane formation, and reduction of catalyst methanation activity was demonstrated. The effect of carbon load… more
Date: December 1, 1982
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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High performance, suppressed-fission ICF hybrid

Description: The neutronics aspects of an ICF hybrid concept are discussed. The breeding blanket consists of a beryllium neutron multiplier, metallic thorium fertile fuel and a liquid-lithium coolant. The fertile fuel fraction is 30 vol%, which is much higher than previous one-zone, suppressed-fission hybrid concepts. Fission in the bred /sup 233/U is suppressed by competition from tritium breeding reactions in /sup 6/Li. The total breeding ratio, T + F, is 2.05, and the total neutron energy deposited is 41… more
Date: December 1, 1983
Creator: Meier, W. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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