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Irradiation summary report - PT-IP-288-A, evaluation of seven rod cluster elements with modified end closures

Description: The objective of this report is to summarize all in-reactor operating data associated with PT-288-A. This document will serve as a ready reference to the irradiation history of the fuel elements, and will record any anomalies encountered in the performance of this test.
Date: July 13, 1960
Creator: Kratzer, W. K. & Peacock, D. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hazards review: N-Reactor 1.25% co-producer fuel element test

Description: The N-Reactor Hazard Summary Report examines the hazard from operating the N-Reactor with a uniform fuel loading enriched to 0.947% U{sup 235}. Incentives have been developed for reactor testing of a block of 49 tubes loaded with co-producer elements, i.e. elements capable of producing both weapons grade plutonium and tritium. The element utilizes an outer fuel tube enriched to 1.25% U{sup 235} with an inner target lithium-aluminum rod. Criteria have been developed to guide the evaluation of sa… more
Date: July 13, 1964
Creator: Miller, N. R. & Nechodom, W. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The processing of Pu scrap at Hanford

Description: This study responds to the requests for data on the subject contained in the D.S. Burrows letter entitled ``Processing Plutonium Scrap`` (symbol FAc:EAS) dated June 30, 1961 and received for reading by Chemical Processing Department Management on July 5, 1961. Cognizance is also taken of the July 5 teletype from G.F. Quinn requesting an appendix updating the content of our document HW-63560 (Pu Reclamation -- January 18, 1960) with regard to safety aspects covered therein. Appendix A of this pa… more
Date: July 13, 1961
Creator: Grimm, K. G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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KER-3 Operating Report: Test No. K-3-10 -PT-IP 288-A, Test No. K-3-11 -PT-IP-317-A -PT-IP-315-A

Description: The loop was charged October 30, 1959 with seven 12-inch Natural Uranium Zircaloy-2 clad 7-rod clusters. The test was primarily for the new hot-headed method of end closure used on these elements. The loop was pressure tested at 4000 psi after it was charged. Initially the loop was held at low-temperature to study the buildup of oxygen (presumably from radiolytic decomposition of water). After startup the neutron activity held at slightly above normal but the strainer gamma activity was excepti… more
Date: July 13, 1960
Creator: Sharp, F. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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An evaluation of the experimental determination of the effects of burnout and corrosion on spline worth

Description: Efforts have been made to experimentally evaluate and to calculate the effect of reactor environment on splines. This report follows some of these efforts and relates them to operational experience. The use of splines in the Hanford Reactors has improved the efficiency and ease of operating the reactors. With the widespread use of splines, it is important to know the effect of reactor exposure to safely and efficiently use the splines in reactor operation.
Date: July 13, 1964
Creator: Blyckert, W. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A SURVEY AND EVALUATION OF U$sup 233$ FISSION YIELD DATA

Description: A survey of the pertinent literature was made to ascertain the status of data on U/sup 233/ fission-product yields. The various experimental determinations were evaluated, and the most recent mass-spectrometric results were used as a basis for deriving a set of preferred yields. These yields were compared with values reported in two other recent compilations, and for yields >1%, the three setrs agreed with each other to an average precision of <5%. It was concluded that recent measurements have… more
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Ferguson, R.L. & O'Kelley, G.D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Sonic Determination of Elastics Constants in Graphite

Description: The operation of a Magnatest Type FM-500 Elastomat instrument, the detection and recognition of the resonant frequencies of a sample, the methods and formulas for the calculation of the elastic moduli from the resonant frequencies, and results obtained from testing several different materials and sample shapes are discussed. The accuracy and reproducibility of the sonic modulus method for graphite was found to be very good. The fundamental flexural resonance was reproducible to within 0.2%, wit… more
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Cooley, D. E.
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HIGH-TEMPERATURE VAPOR-FILLED THERMIONIC CONVERTER. Quarterly Technical Progress Report, March 15 through June 30, 1962

Description: Research covers the work done on a bench test of an unclad thermionic converter. The objective is to produce an efficient, high-power-density, long- life thermionic power converter using a uranium-zirconium-carbide emitter and a high-temperature nickel collector. (auth)
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Skoff, R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mobile energy depot feasibility study: summary report

Description: Declassified 28 Aug 1973. Various methods of producing and using nuclear power for military land vehicles and other military equipment were investigated and evaluated. A nuclear-powered mobile energy depot (MED) would move with advancing armies and produce vehicle fuels from materials readily available in the field. This would make mechanized units independent of external fuel supplies for extended periods, and permit them to move quickly and easily to areas impossible for units that depend on … more
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Burwell, S. B.; Carlson, J. A.; Clark, R. G.; Donelan, L. E.; Erwin, A. F.; Grimes, P. G. et al.
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Idaho Chemical Processing Plant Technical Progress Report for January- March 1960

Description: 9 > ? ( ing schedule included MTR, ETR, and other aluminum-type fuels that were processed through the TBP headend at 75 to 100% of flowsheet rates and through the Hexone second and third cycle extraction system at up to l5O% of flowsheet values, achieving an over-all recovery of 99.60%. In carrying out basic studies on aqueous zirconium processing, results obtained during the potentiometric titration of zirconium-fluoride-nitric acid solutions with sodium hydroxide were explained by a mechanism… more
Date: July 13, 1960
Creator: Slansky, C.M.; Warzel, F.M. & Bower, J.R. Jr. ed.
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A STUDY OF FISSION PRODUCT TRANSPORT MECHANISMS IN HIGH TEMPERATURE GAS- COOLED REACTOR FUEL ELEMENTS

Description: The experimental work on the diffusion of fission products in graphite matrices at high temperatures is reviewed and the possible mechanisms of mass transport are discussed. Preliminary data are given on diffusion in these systems. It is shown that the rates of diffusion for fission products introduced by a recoil process into the moderatcr lattice can be correlated based on a random wahk solid state diffusion model. An expression is derived for the coefficient of diffusion in terms of the latt… more
Date: July 13, 1961
Creator: Saunders, A.R.
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A suggested future Spade and Snoopy program for Pluto effort

Description: This memorandum elaborates on items discussed in a meeting held July 13, 1961 a suggested Spade and Snoopy Program for the Pluto effort. Topics were specific Tory II-C features, basic studies, and miscellaneous items.
Date: July 13, 1961
Creator: Goldberg, E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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