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Review of Columbia River studies program -- H. I. Development Division

Description: In view of current work on the Columbia River by the Biology Division and Development Division of the Health Instrument Divisions and the contemplated studies of the US Public Health Service Group new at Hanford, it was suggested that the groups review their programs related to studies of the Columbia River. The work carried out by the Control Functions Section of the Health Instrument Division in this respect is reviewed in outline form. Some of the studies are jointly carried out by the Contr… more
Date: May 10, 1951
Creator: Singlevich, W.
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The Valve-Actuated Pulse Column Design and Operation

Description: A countercurrent extraction column is described which employs timed solenoid valves and pressurized feeds to provide a pulsing action to disperse the phases. The steps in the pulsing cycle are independent and thus provide greater separation of the operating variables than is possible with conventional pulse columns. The column described is particularly useful as a resesrch tool for the study of extraction mechanism although a larger installation operating on the same principles should be quite … more
Date: December 1, 1951
Creator: Burger, L. L. & Clark, L. H.
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Compilation of data on 51 ruptured slugs

Description: The following tabulation includes information on all uranium slug failures which have occurred through September 26, 1951. The four suspect slugs which are listed were discharged from tubes which gave strong indication of containing ruptures. Although no obvious rupture could be found among the slugs from these tubes, the listed pieces exhibited defects which may be incipient ruptures.
Date: October 4, 1951
Creator: O'Keefe, D.P.
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REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR PLUTONIUM METAL PRODUCTION

Description: Design and construction of remote control equipment for plutonium metal production are described. Criteria for the design of the equipment included the following: rubber gloves were to be completely eliminated; all mechanisms were to be built as integral units to facilitate replacement through use of the plastic- bag technique; no accessory equipment such as switches, valves, piping, or cylinders were to be inside the contaminated enclosure unless required to handle the plutonium; and all units… more
Date: October 1, 1951
Creator: Hazen, W.C.
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