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Technical Division quarterly progress report, January 1--March 31, 1978

Description: Fuel Cycle Research and Development: Results are presented on the fluidized-bed calcination of simulated waste from the reprocessing of spent commercial nuclear fuel, on the post-treatment of the resultant calcine, and on the use of bidentate extractants for the separation of actinide elements from the high-level waste prior to calcination. In addition, the development of storage technology for krypton-85 waste, and the behavior of RuO/sub 2/ in fluidized-bed combustion of HTGR fuel are reporte… more
Date: July 1, 1978
Creator: Slansky, C.M. (ed.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Leaching study of nuclear melt glass: Part I

Description: Ground samples of three nuclear melt glasses from underground nuclear explosions at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) were leached at 25/sup 0/C with natural ground water from NTS. Using our dynamic single-pass flow-through leaching system we monitored the release of radionuclides from the glasses during 420 days of leaching. We continually flowed the ground water over the melt glass at flow rates of 185 ml/day for half of the samples and 34 ml/day for the rest. Leachate solutions were collected conti… more
Date: February 23, 1983
Creator: Failor, R. A.; Coles, D. G. & Rego, J. A. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Environmental monitoring at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. 1983 annual report

Description: The 1983 annual average airborne gross beta activity in Livermore Valley air samples, 1.4 x 10/sup -14/ ..mu..Ci/ml, was less than 1982. Airborne /sup 238/U concentrations at Site 300 were higher than those at Livermore because of the depleted uranium (a byproduct of /sup 235/U enrichment) used in high-explosive tests at the Site. However, these concentrations were well below the standards set by DOE. The average gross alpha activity shows no significant change from 1982. The annual average ber… more
Date: February 1, 1984
Creator: Griggs, K.S.; Myers, D.S. & Buddemeier, R.W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Nonproliferation Alternative Systems Assessment Program (NASAP): preliminary environmental assessment of thorium/uranium fuel cycle systems

Description: This report presents a preliminary assessment of the quality of existing information available for the evaluation of potential environmental impacts resulting from large-scale implementation of a thorium-based fuel cycle. The report's purpose includes (1) assistance in the development of a hazard assessment policy for the Nonproliferation Alternative Systems Assessments Program (NASAP) sponsored by the Department of Energy, and (2) identification of areas in which further research is necessary … more
Date: June 1, 1978
Creator: Meyer, H. R.; Till, J. E. & Bondietti, E. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Internal radiation dose calculations with the INREM II computer code. [Human organ dose calculations from inhaled or injested radionuclides of interest in the light-water-reactor fuel cycle]

Description: A computer code, INREM II, was developed to calculate the internal radiation dose equivalent to organs of man which results from the intake of a radionuclide by inhalation or ingestion. Deposition and removal of radioactivity from the respiratory tract is represented by the Internal Commission on Radiological Protection Task Group Lung Model. A four-segment catenary model of the gastrointestinal tract is used to estimate movement of radioactive material that is ingested, or swallowed after bein… more
Date: January 1, 1978
Creator: Dunning, D.E. Jr. & Killough, G.G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Environmentally important radionuclides in nonproliferative fuel cycles. [/sup 3/H, /sup 14/C, /sup 99/Tc, and /sup 232/U]

Description: Our analyses indicate that more in-depth research should be done on /sup 3/H, /sup 14/C, /sup 99/Tc, and /sup 232/U, especially because of their presence in nonproliferative fuel cycles. For increased /sup 3/H production by fast reactors, we can only speculate that such research could show that environmental releases might be significantly greater than for LWRs. Carbon-14 will likely not be a problem if a suitable decontamination factor can be agreed upon for reprocessing facilities and if a sa… more
Date: January 1, 1978
Creator: Kaye, S. V. & Till, J. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Experimental nuclear and radiochemistry. Progress report, February 1, 1979-January 31, 1980. [Dept. of Chemistry, Carnegie-Mellon Univ. , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2/1/79 to 1/31/80]

Description: This project entails the investigation of deep nuclear spallation reactions induced by high-energy light particles on complex nuclei. Experimental studies involve activation of various medium- to heavy-mass targets bombarded by pi mesons, protons, and alpha particles. A prime objective is to deconvolve the cascade and evaporation steps in the reaction mechanism. Experimentally, then, particular emphasis has been placed on spallation products far from yield maxima. Irradiations have been perform… more
Date: January 1, 1980
Creator: Karol, P. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Technical background information for the environmental and safety report, Volume 4: White Oak Lake and Dam

Description: This report has been prepared to provide background information on White Oak Lake for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Environmental and Safety Report. The paper presents the history of White Oak Dam and Lake and describes the hydrological conditions of the White Oak Creek watershed. Past and present sediment and water data are included; pathway analyses are described in detail.
Date: March 1, 1982
Creator: Oakes, T. W.; Kelly, B. A.; Ohnesorge, W. F.; Eldridge, J. S.; Bird, J. C.; Shank, K. E. et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Influence of quasi-elastic channels on fusion

Description: Experiments that measure the strength of different transfer reactions in heavy reaction systems at energies in the vicinity of the Coulomb barrier are discussed. A short discussion is given of experimental techniques that are available in this field and their advantages and shortfalls. The main features of the transfer reactions are summarized. Questions concerning the system dependence and energy dependence of the strongest reaction channels are addressed. A systematic picture of the strength … more
Date: March 1, 1986
Creator: Rehm, K.E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Airborne radioactive effluent study at the Savannah River Plant

Description: Under the Clean Air Act, Sections 112 and 122 as amended in 1977, the Office of Radiation Programs (OPR) of the United States Environmental Protection Agency is currently developing standards for radionuclides emitted to the air by several source categories. In order to confirm source-term measurements and pathway calculations for radiation exposures to humans offsite, the ORP performs field studies at selected facilities that emit radionuclides. This report describes the field study conducted … more
Date: July 1, 1984
Creator: Blanchard, R.L.; Broadway, J.A.; Sensintaffar, E.L.; Kirk, W.P.; Kahn, B. & Garrett, A.J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Environmental monitoring at Argonne National Laboratory. Annual report for 1984

Description: The results of the environmental monitoring program at Argonne National Laboratory for 1984 are presented and discussed. To evaluate the effect of Argonne operations on the environment, measurements were made for a variety of radionuclides in air, surface water, ground water, soil, grass, bottom sediment, and milk; for a variety of chemical constituents in surface water, ground water, and Argonne effluent water; and of the environmental penetrating radiation dose. Sample collections and measure… more
Date: March 1, 1985
Creator: Golchert, N.W.; Duffy, T.L. & Sedlet, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Technical Division quarterly progress report, April 1--June 30, 1977

Description: Fuel Cycle Research and Development: Results are presented on the fluidized-bed calcination of high-level radioactive waste from reprocessing on the post treatment of the calcine, and on the removal of actinide elements from the waste prior to calcination. Other projects include the development of storage technology for /sup 85/Kr waste; a study of the hydrogen mordenite catalyzed reaction between NO/sub x/ and NH/sub 3/; the adsorption and storage of /sup 129/I on silver exchanged mordenite; p… more
Date: July 1, 1977
Creator: Slansky, C. M.; Dickey, B. R.; Musgrave, B. C. & Rohde, K. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Environmental monitoring at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. 1984 annual report

Description: A strict effluent-control program that emphasizes controlling effluents at the source has been in effect since LLNL began operation. The Environmental Monitoring program evaluates the effectiveness of these measures, documents whether effluents from LLNL and Site 300 operations are within applicable standards, and estimates the impact of these operations on the environment. Sensitive monitoring equipment is used that can detect radioactive and nonradioactive pollutants at environmental backgrou… more
Date: February 1, 1985
Creator: Griggs, K.S.; Myers, D.S. & Buddemeier, R.W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The (n,p) reaction at 60 MeV on ND-2 targets. [M1 Strength, Angular Distribution, Transitions, Giant Resonance, Cross Sections]

Description: Various results are presented on energy levels of the isobaric analog resonances produced in the (n,p) reaction on /sup 7/Li, /sup 9/Be, /sup 27/Al, /sup 58/ /sup 60/ /sup 62/ /sup 64/Ni, /sup 90/Zr, and /sup 209/Bi targets. The emphasis is on qualitative features of the data through a comparison with existing results from other nuclear probes as well as observed properties of the isovector transitions anticipated from known isospin selection rules. 21 references. (JFP)
Date: January 1, 1979
Creator: King, N. S. P. & Ullmann, J. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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RCRA Facility Investigation report for Waste Area Grouping 6 at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Description: This report presents compiled information concerning a facility investigation of waste area group 6(WAG-6), of the solid waste management units (SWMU's) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The WAG is a shallow ground disposal area for low-level radioactive wastes and chemical wastes. The report contains information on hydrogeological data, contaminant characterization, radionuclide concentrations, risk assessment and baseline human health evaluation including a toxicity assessment, and a b… more
Date: September 1, 1991
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Sequim Marine Research Laboratory routine environmental measurements during CY-1977

Description: Beginning in 1976, a routine environmental program was established at the Marine Research Laboratory (MRL) at Sequim, Washington. The program is intended to demonstrate the negligible impact of current MRL operations on the surrounding environs and to provide baseline data through which any cumulative impact could be detected. The sampling frequency is greater during the first 2 years of the program to provide sufficient initial information to allow reliable estimates of observed radionuclide c… more
Date: June 1, 1978
Creator: Fix, J. J. & Blumer, P. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Biomedical research with cyclotron produced radionuclides. Progress report, February 1, 1981-December 31, 1981

Description: Progress is reported in the following areas: evaluation of chemotherapeutic regimens in solid tumors using /sup 13/N-labelled amino acids; organ imaging with /sup 13/N-labelled L-amino acids; imaging with /sup 111/In-labelled-autologous platelets; synthesis and biological studies of /sup 111/In-labelled ammonia and L-amino acids; synthesis and evaluation for pancreatic imaging of /sup 11/C-labelled amino acides; radioisotope monitoring of myocardiol function; synthesis of /sup 11/C-labelled pre… more
Date: September 1, 1981
Creator: Laughlin, J.S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Analysis of small mammal populations inhabiting the environs of a low-level radioactive waste pond.

Description: This study was designed to determine the kinds of small mammals living adjacent to 216-U-10 Pond, the radiation exposures these mice received, and the level and type of radionuclides assimilated while living next to this pond and the 216-Z-19 Ditch. Four species of mice were trapped including the Great Basin pocket mouse, deer mouse, house mouse, and the western harvest mouse. Animals were collected throughout the study and composite tissue samples were analyzed by gamma spectrometry. Also, an … more
Date: March 1, 1979
Creator: Gano, K.A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Sequim Marine Research Laboratory routine environmental measurements during CY-1978. [Monitoring for laboratory-related radioactivity and pollutants in environment]

Description: Environmental data collected during 1978 in the vicinity of the Marine Research Laboratory show continued compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and furthermore show no detectable change from conditions that existed in previous years. Samples collected for radiological analysis included soil, drinking water, bay water, clams, and seaweed. Radiation dose rates at 1 meter aboveground were also measured.
Date: March 1, 1979
Creator: Houston, J. R. & Blumer, P. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Technical Division quarterly progress report, October 1--December 31, 1976

Description: The first in a series of quarterly progress reports on ERDA budgeted activities subcontracted to Allied Chemical Corporation at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory is presented. The work is performed by the Technical Division and is divided into three subjects. Fuel cycle research and development includes fluidized-bed calcination and post treatment of commercial nuclear fuel process waste; the storage of fission product noble gas; the catalyzed reaction between NO/sub x/ and NH/sub 3/; t… more
Date: March 1, 1977
Creator: Slansky, C. M. (ed.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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CY-1981 effluent monitoring report

Description: The effluent monitoring programs at ICPP for calendar year 1981 are summarized. During the year, five significant occurrences or unplanned releases occurred. These are briefly described and tabulated. In none of the instances were the applicable Radiation Concentration Guides (RCG's) exceeded. A graphic summary of the total airborne, liquid and solid releases during CY-1981 is presented. Liquid waste activity was higher than anticipated due to various processing factors throughout the year. Sol… more
Date: May 1, 1982
Creator: Honkus, R. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Research in nuclear chemistry. Annual progress report, September 15, 1975--December 31, 1976. [Dept. of Chemistry, Carnegie-Mellon Univ. , Pittsburgh]

Description: Experimental studies in which the perturbations of gamma-ray angular correlations were used to observe and measure the interactions of nuclear moments with chemically generated electric field gradients are reported. Such quadrupole interactions can provide detailed information on molecular structure and chemical bonding. Experiments were completed with /sup 181/Hf binding to Vitamin B/sub 12/ and /sup 181/Hf and /sup 111/Ag probes in DNA, as well as /sup 181/Hf studies of several inorganic comp… more
Date: October 1, 1976
Creator: Kaplan, Morton
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Environmental monitoring at Argonne National Laboratory. Annual report for 1978

Description: The results of the environmental monitoring program at Argonne National Laboratory for 1978 are presented and discussed. To evaluate the effect of Argonne operations on the environment, measurements were made for a variety of radionuclides in air, surface water, Argonne effluent water, soil, grass, bottom sediment, and foodstuffs; for a variety of chemical constituents in air, surface water, and Argonne effluent water; and of the environmental penetrating radiation dose. Sample collections and … more
Date: March 1, 1979
Creator: Golchert, N W; Duffy, T L & Sedlet, J
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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