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Power Transfer Functions of the EBWR Obtained Using a Sinusoidal Reactivity Driving Function

Description: A series of reactor frequency response measurements, relating flux or power level to a reactivity input function, were made to evaluate reactor stability for different values of power parameters. These parameters included: power level, steam pressure, and control rod position. The results were extrapolated to predict EBWR stability at higher operating powers. The experimental data may also be used to evaluate the thermodynamic and hydraulic constants. (authl
Date: January 1, 1958
Creator: DeShong, J.A. Jr.
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Effects of Irradiation of Some Uranium-Plutonium Alloys. Final Report-- Metallurgy Program 6.5.3 Work Completed: March 1955

Description: Irradiations were made on a number of uranium-plutonium alloy specimens made from both cast and extruded materials. The cast alloys included alloys of uranium with 3.7, 5.6, and 13.0 wt. % plutonium, and the extruded alloys included alloys of uranium with 9.5, 14.1, and 15.7 wt.% plutonium. One-half of the extruded specimens were given a heat treatment consisting of heating to 545 deg C and cooling to and holding at 500 deg C for one hour in an attempt to remove the preferred orientation that w… more
Date: January 1, 1958
Creator: Kittel, J. H. & Kelman, L. R.
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Radiation Effects on the Oxidation Rate and on Other Chemical Properties of Graphite

Description: Irradiation by fast particles changes most physical and chemical properties of graphite by producing various lattice defects such as displaced atoms, vacancies, dislocations, etc. Attempts have been made to evaluate the contributions of different types of defects to the property changes. Such evaluations have proven rather successful for physical properties and will be extended to several chemical properties. Experiments are described which show that oxidation catalysts and inhibitors act diffe… more
Date: October 31, 1958
Creator: Hennig, G. R.; Dienes, G. J. & Kosiba, W.
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ROLL CLADDING URANIUM-ZIRCONIUM AND URANIUM-ZIRCONIUM-NIOBIUM ALLOYS WITH ZIRCALOY-2 FOR PLATE-TYPE FUEL ELEMENTS

Description: Clad plate-type fuel elements containing U--5 wt.% Zr--1.5 wt.% Nb alloy cores integrally clad on all surfaces with Zircaloy-2 were developed for the Experimental Boiling Water Reactor (EBWR). These plates were prepared by roll bonding assembled components inside steel jackets at 850 deg C with 50% reduction in thickness to effect sound diffusion bonds at all component sufraces. To obtain reproducible sound bonds, uranium alloy core and cladding components were clean and free from surface conta… more
Date: February 1, 1958
Creator: Bean, C.H.; Macherey, R.E. & Lindgren, J.R.
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Metallurgy Division Quarterly Report for April, May, and June 1957

Description: Adwanced Water Reactor Progran. Seven reaction couples were studied for 60 days at 600 and 800-C:. graphite; lead with Zircaloy-2 amd stainless steel; amd graphite with Zircaloy-2. No reactions were observed at 600 C and only lead-Zircaloy-2 appeared to react at 8OO C. Fast Power Breeder Reactor Program. EBR-I Mark III core is being fabricated. Tests in Borax-rV on sheetu showed fracturing dependent on UO/sub 2/ content. Non-destructive testing development continued. Alloying with Ru showed no … more
Date: July 1, 1958
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BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH DIVISION SEMIANNUAL REPORT FOR JULY THROUGH DECEMBER 1957

Description: affecting the production of antibodies in irradiated rabbits; the effects of irradiation on the serological activity of ovalbumin; factors affecting the growth of transplanted mouse ascites carcinomas in rats; the effects of strontium-90 on the life span and incidence of bone tumors in mice; the effects of irradiation on xanthine concentration and xanthine oxidase activity in chicken liver homogeaates; the stability under various biochemical conditions and hydrolysis of S-adenosylmethionine; th… more
Date: March 1, 1958
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Casting Uranium-5 W/O Zirconium-1.5 w/o Niobium Alloys Into Zirconium and Zircaloy-2 Containers

Description: A series of experimental castings have been made with the object of exploring the proposition that uranium and high uranium alloys could be bonded to zirconium and zirconium alloys by a direct casting method. Unalloyed uranium and uranium alloyed with 5 wt. % Zr and 1.5 wt. % Nb have been cast into zirconium and Zircaloy-2 molds of vsrious shpes and sizes. Castings made in cans of circular cross section were well bonded and sound, provided the molds were outgassed at elevated temperature before… more
Date: July 1958
Creator: Frank, J. W. & Macherey, R. E.
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Particle Accelerator Division Summary Report for October 1, 1957 Through April 15, 1958

Description: Theoretical studies of the ANL 12.5-Bev synchrotron are presented. Detailed studies have been made on the straight one-seventh scale model, where changes in hole size and position can be made with relative ease. Several tests were made to check the operation of the analog-to-digital converter. Generator regulation is discussed. Comparative analysis of a number of schemes for ring magnet power supply are in progress. Calculations have been made of the forces expected on the various components of… more
Date: October 31, 1958
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DOSIMETRY IN THE ARGONNE HIGH-LEVEL GAMMA-IRRADIATION FACILITY

Description: The oxidation of ferrous sulfate is used as the method of measurement of radiation intensity in the Argonne National Laboratory's High-Level-Gamma Food Irradiation Facility. The preparation and calibration of the dosimeters are described and illustrated photcgraphically. (C.H.)
Date: January 1, 1958
Creator: Swope, H.G.
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SULFOCHLORINATION OF HYDROCARBONS INDUCED BY GAMMA RADIATION

Description: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of gamma radiation on the direct sulfochlorination of hydrocarbons and nitrobenzene. The radiation source consisted of spent uranium fuel elements, providing a gamma radiation intensity up to 2.5 x 10/sup 6/ roentgen/ hour. The sulfochloriuation studies were carried out either with SO/sub 2/Cl/sub 2/ or with gaseous mixtures of SO/ sub 2/ aud Cl/sub 2/. Attempts to sulfuochlorinate nitrobenzene and benzene were unsuccessful. There was no det… more
Date: June 1, 1958
Creator: Schneider, A.
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Irradiation of Prototype CP-4 (EBR-I) Reactor Fuel Slugs in the CP-3' Goat Hole. Final Report of Metallurgy Division Program 6.1.1.

Description: Experiments are described which studied the effect of irradiation upon small U/sup 235/ cylinders simulating in size those designed for thc initial CP-4 (EBR-I) fuel loading. Qualitative similarities between thermal cycling and irradiation effects were found, but none of the three types of inaterial tested were entirely dimensionally stable. (auth)
Date: August 1, 1958
Creator: Paine, S. H.; Persiani, P. J. & Murphy, W. F.
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Dynamic Analysis of Natural Circulation Boiling Water Power Reactors

Description: Linear Feedback Control Theory is used to analyze the small-signal dynamic behavior of direct cycle, natural circulation boiling water reactor systems. Transfer functions for thermodynamic and hydraulic effects are derived in terms of reactor core and vessel dimensions. They are used to construct a theoretical system block diagram for the EBWR. (auth)
Date: March 1, 1958
Creator: Beckjord, E.S.
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A STUDY OF HEAVY WATER CENTRAL STATION BOILING REACTORS (CSBR)

Description: Reactors designed for economic operation in stationary central power plants were studied. Certain objectives presented themselves as being of particular importance if an attractive economy were to be obtained. These objectives arei use of ceramiic (UO/sub 2/) rather than inetallic fueI; use of natural uranium; high conversion ratio; long fuel life; natural convection for heat transfer; production of superheated steam; a high power output; a limited size of pressure tank; fueI handling without u… more
Date: September 1, 1958
Creator: Treshow, M.; Shaftman, D.; Templin, L.; Petrick, M.; Hoglund, B. & Link, L.
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SELECTED VALUES OF THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF VARIOUS MATERIALS

Description: Selected physical properties of various solids, liquids, and gases of interest in nuclear reactor heat transfer and fluid flow analysis are presented. In most cases. values for thermal conductivity specific heat, demasity, viscosity, and Prandti numbers are given as functions of temperature. A table of room temperatures values of some properties was compiled on materials for which data as a function of temperature were not found. A short list of references to additional physical property data o… more
Date: September 1, 1958
Creator: Tebo, F.J.
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BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH DIVISION SEMIANNUAL REPORT FOR JANUARY THROUGH JUNE 1958

Description: The hemolysin system in gamma-irradiated rabbits was used in a study of the qualitative as well as the quantitative characteristics of the radiosensitivity of antibody production. Applications of IBM equipment in the analysis of biological data are discussed. Cytological features are described which were obscrved in buckwheat grown in carton dioxide containing carbon14. Electron microscopic observations are described which were made on the ovotestis of a pulmonate snail and on ciliate nuclear p… more
Date: September 1, 1958
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Analyses of Experimental Power-Reactivity Feedback Transfer Functions for a Natural Circulation Boiling Water Reactor

Description: ABS>Experimental power-reactivity feedback transfer functions were calculated from the EBWR power transfer function measurements. A simplified model of the EBWR kinetics was developed, using an analog computer, and an analytic expression was obtained for the feedback function. The analytic solution was fitted to the experimental functions to obtain power coefficients and time constants for various modes of operation. These data were extrapolated, and a power transfer function was predicted for … more
Date: July 1, 1958
Creator: DeShong, J.A. Jr. & Lipinski, W.C.
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METALLURGY DIVISION QUARTERLY REPORT FOR JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER 1957

Description: Advanced Water Reactor Program. Three firings were made of initial closed-porosity fuel pellet bodies. Each firing coatained pellets of the composition 90 wt.% ThO/sub 2/-10 wt.%fl U0/sub 2/ with various additives and firing variables. Fast Power Breeder Reactor Program. To determine the potential usefulness of a Zr-5 wt. % Pu alloy, the fabricability of the alloy was tested. The manufacture of rod stock from which fuel and blanket elements for the Mark III loading of the EBR-1 were prcduced ha… more
Date: October 1, 1958
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THE EFFECT OF PULSATION ON LIQUID-LIQUID MASS-TRANSFER RESISTANCES

Description: A study of individual mass-transfer resistances in liquid-liquid extraction and the effects on these of such variables as flow rate is presented. A partially miscible system was used in the determination of individual film mass- transfer resistances in a pulsed column and to investigate the effect of pulsed column variables, such as pulse frequency, pulse amplitude, and flow rates, on the individual resistances. (W.L.H.)
Date: July 1, 1958
Creator: Eugenio, M.R.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION SUMMARY REPORT FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 1958

Description: Fluoride Volatilization Separation Process. Corrosion tests were made on a variety of metals to find a material of construction suitable for the fluorination step. All metals tested, with the exception of Hastelloy B, were attacked on the permeation of a six-inch graphite crucible by molten NaF- ZrF/sub 4/. Carrier-free tracer experiments were performed on the behavior of Nb and Ru in the fused fluoride process. Pilot plant operations were directed toward development of two operations basic to … more
Date: June 1, 1958
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Efficiencies and Photofractions for Gamma Radiation on Sodium Iodide (Thallium Activated) Crystals

Description: The efficiencies and photofractions for monoenergetic garnma raps incident on sodium iodide (thallium activated) crystals have heen calculated by the Monte Carlo method. The calculations have been carried out for broad parallel-beam sources, point sources on the crystal axis, and disk sources, all for photon energies of 0.279, 0.861, 1.33, 2.82, and 4.45 Mev. The crystals considered were right circular cylinders with radii of radius, heights of 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, and 8.0 inches. The effect of the e… more
Date: August 1, 1958
Creator: Miller, W. F.; Reynolds, J. & Snow, W. J.
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