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Nuclear Reactor Project Progress Report, January 1948

Description: This report is a progress report detailing operations and ongoing projects at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. The report describes new developments with buildings and progress regarding ongoing experiments. The report includes photographs showing progress in the construction of the reactor and other images and figures that accompany the descriptions of projects.
Date: January 1, 1948
Creator: Borst, L. B. & Fox, Marvin
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Effects of Chemical Impurities on the Quality of Rolled Uranium Rod

Description: Abstract: "Thirty-four uranium ingots containing controlled amounts of carbon, nitrogen, and Mgl2 slag were cast, rolled, and examined to investigate the relation between these impurities and the quality of the rolled rod. Carbon in concentrations up to 1400 ppm and nitrogen up to 170 ppm, either singly or in combination, had no significant effect on the number of defects observed in the rolled rod. The quality of the rods, however decreased with increasing amount of slag necessary to cause obs… more
Date: October 1, 1954
Creator: Saller, Henry A.; Keeler, J. R. & Cuddy, L. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Measurement of the Behavior of a Plasma in a Magnetic Field by Means of Probes

Description: Abstract: "Probes were used to measure certain properties of the cloud of positive ions and electrons ejected from a pulsed ion source having two hydrogen-loaded electrodes. Time-of-flight measurements show: the presence of H+ ions with 50 ev directed energy; an increase of this energy with increasing pulse current in the source; a higher peak yield of ions with higher peak currents in the source; and higher yields and higher ion energies up to 110 ev have been recorded with the use of a pulsed… more
Date: December 1, 1954
Creator: Bostick, W. H.; Zizzo, S. G. & Cook, Buford
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Elimination of Microwave Reflections

Description: Abstract: "The reflections of microwaves from the walls of a plasma-containing vessel are studied. The probable cause of the reflections is discussed, and several suggestions are made for eliminating the reflections from the waveguide in the vessel and particularly from the pyrex vessel wall and copper tubing surrounding the pyrex. Quarter-wave-thick carbon-filled plastics or glasses having a very low vapor pressure room most promising when placed inside the pyrex cylinder. BaTiO3 appears to be… more
Date: February 1, 1955
Creator: Beard, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Operational Characteristics of Submerged Gas-Lift Circulators

Description: Report that presents and interprets data taken from previous tests involving gas-lift circulators and then correlates the data for the purpose of design and operational improvements.
Date: December 1, 1955
Creator: Cook, M. W. & Waters, Elmer Dale, 1930-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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MTR Technical Branch Quarterly Report, Third Quarter

Description: Quarterly report for the technical branch of the Materials Testing Reactor of Idaho. Includes current developments and experiments.
Date: November 1, 1956
Creator: Conner, W. P.
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KEWB Program Quarterly Progress Report: July-September 1956

Description: From abstract: The response of the reactor to forced oscillations has been investigated with the pile oscillator technique and the data are presently being analyzed.
Date: March 1, 1957
Creator: North American Aviation. Atomics International Division. Kinetic Experiments on Water Boilers Program.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Scintillation Spectrometry : Gamma-Ray Spectrum Catalogue

Description: Report presenting a collection of gamma spectra containing samples of the response of NaI(TI) scintillation detectors to a large number of the more frequently encountered radioactive nuclides.
Date: July 1, 1957
Creator: Heath, R. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Summary of the Spert-I, -II, and -III reactor facilities

Description: Report containing "[a] brief description and design data summary of each of the SPERT Reactor Facilities is presented. Engineering, operating, and physics data are tabulated for use as basic references" (p. 3)
Date: November 1, 1957
Creator: Montgomery, C. R.; Norberg, J. A. & Wilson, T. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Organic Moderated Reactor Experiment : Safeguards Summary

Description: Abstract: This report presents a description of the Organic Moderated Reactor Experiment (OMRE), of the hazards associated with this experiment, and all of the safeguards taken to ensure the safety of the operating personnel and the population of the surrounding area.
Date: February 1, 1958
Creator: Sletten, H. L. & Blue, L. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Feasibility Study, Optimum Natural Uranium, Gas Cooled, Graphite Moderated Nuclear Power Plant for United States Atomic Energy Commission, Idaho Operations Office

Description: Report containing "a discussion of the feasibility design and cost estimates for a gas cooled, natural uranium, graphite moderated power plant optimized for minimum power cost" (p. 3).
Date: April 1, 1958
Creator: ACF Industries Incorporated. Nuclear Products - ERCO Division.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Design and Feasibility Study of a Pebble Bed Reactor-Steam Power Plant

Description: Originally issued as S and P 1963A, Parts I and II. This report covers a design and feasibility study of a pebble bed reactor-steam power plant of 125 megawatt electrical output. The reactor design which evolved from this study is a two-region thermal breeder, operating on the uranium-thorium cycle, in which all core structural materials are graphite. Fuel is in the form of unclad spherical elements of graphite, containing fissile and fertile material. The primary loop consists of the reactor … more
Date: May 1, 1958
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor Final Safeguards Analysis

Description: Report describing the Hanford Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor (PRTR), its building, safety procedures, site, operations, and analyses of its safety features.
Date: October 1, 1959
Creator: Wittenbrock, N. G.; Walkup, P. C. & Anderson, J. K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Experimental Organic Cooled Reactor : Conceptual Design

Description: Report presenting the design, research programs, and design objectives for an Organic-Cooled Reactor.
Date: December 1, 1959
Creator: Huffman, John R.; Nyer, W. E. & Rainwater, J. H.
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Nuclear Superheat Quarterly Project Report: First Quarter, July-September 1959

Description: From introduction: "The purpose of the report is to set forth the development philosophy, objectives and expected results of the AEC-GE Nuclear Superheat Project."
Date: December 1, 1959
Creator: General Electric Company. Atomic Power Equipment Department.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preliminary Test of Natural-Circulation Double-Tube Steam Generator

Description: Abstract: Testing of the Natural Circulation Steam Generator has been conducted with the Sodium Reactor Experiment. A necessary modification of the original feed-water control system was utilized.
Date: December 1, 1959
Creator: Welsh, R. D.
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Evaluation of Irradiated OMRE Fuel Elements First Core Loading

Description: Abstract: Irradiated fuel elements from the Organic Moderated Reactor Experiment (OMRE) first core loading have been examined and evaluated to determine: (1) the stability of the floating plate fuel element design, (2) the stability of the stainless steel clad UO2 - stainless steel cermet core fuel plates under irradiation and exposure to the organic coolant, (3) the extent and nature of deposits on the fuel element services, and (4) the distribution of burnup in the fuel elements.
Date: March 1, 1960
Creator: Walter, J. H.; Leirich, J. F. & Calkins, G. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Halogen Collector Test Program

Description: Report documenting the Halogen Collector Test program, which was undertaken to provide "methods of removing trace quantities of radioactive iodine from an air stream" (p. 1). The report includes designs of the program and the test facility, test results, analysis of these results, and encountered problems. Appendices begin on page 38.
Date: March 1, 1960
Creator: Arthur D. Little, Inc.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: December 1, 1959 - March 1, 1960

Description: Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
Date: April 1, 1960
Creator: Hardy, Edward P., Jr. & Klein, Stanley
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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OMRE Fuel Removal and Shipping Equipment

Description: Abstract: A portable assembly for handling and shipping OMRE fuel elements is described and details of its operation are given. Problems of heat transfer and radiation shielding are discussed, and detailed analysis are presented.
Date: April 1, 1960
Creator: Mallon, P. J.; Duncan, D. S. & Noyes, R. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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OMR Degasifier Loop Experiment

Description: Abstract: A loop has been constructed to study the removal of water and highly volatile materials from Organic Moderated Reactor coolant by vacuum degasification. An analysis of the process was made to determine the most important parameters for study during the experimental program.
Date: May 1, 1960
Creator: Corporales, G. W. & Benson, P. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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