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Explosives TNX Technical Division, Hanford weekly report for period ending July 25, 1944

Description: Progress on finding suitable water conditions for start-up had been approached as closely as possible with our present equipment and information as to the requirements. The water composition should be attainable that is not corrosive or build up a film rapidly, and we have means available for removal of such films. Slug classification methods were analyzed from a dimensional standpoint. Analysis of current CMX data was undertaken with the objective of establishing allowable variations in pressu… more
Date: July 26, 1944
Creator: Worthington, H.
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100 Areas: (For Technical Progress Letter No. 97), May 7--13

Description: Physics information for the D and F piles is presented. Thermal conductivity, reactivity, and irradiation levels are included. Concerning the cooling systems: process water control, pressure drip studies, purging studies, corrosion, and gun barrel clearance of expanded graphite are discussed. (GHH)
Date: May 17, 1946
Creator: Jordan, W. E.
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Explosives-TNX Technical Division, Hanford weekly report for period ending August 29, 1944

Description: Hood Worthington reports that slug testing in autoclaves shows improvement to substantiate a meeting on the initial loading of pile B and production for B.F. Babcock report examining five drafts of Operating Standards for the 100 Area. C.W.J. Wende are considering alternative loading schemes due to the observation that lead dummy slugs at the inlet end of a tube may mushroom when subjected to the stress of discharging. J.A. Wheeler reports on heavy metal content of reclaimed slugs compared to n… more
Date: August 30, 1944
Creator: Worthington, H.
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Hanford Engineer Works Project 9536: C.M.X., Bldg. 145 weekly report, November 28, 1943--December 4, 1943

Description: This report details activities of Hanford Engineer Works on Project 9536 during the week ending December, 1943. Tests are described which were run to determine means of eliminating the film which has been forming on tubes and slugs and causing excessive pressure drops.
Date: December 9, 1943
Creator: Kidder, C. P. & Hunt, F. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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