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Scale "Up or Down" Analysis for Prototype Test

Description: Introduction: In conjunction with the final design and development of a 70 MW sodium intermediate heat exchanger and a sodium steam generator, an analysis is required which can be used as a basis for a determination to scale up or scale down the designs. Included in this analysis are those considerations leading to the recommendation of the best prototype test unit and to some of the limits imposed on scaling up or down when considering future applications of designs other than those actually … more
Date: May 1, 1960
Creator: Alco Products (Firm).
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Suitability of Inconel for Corrosion Protection on Water Side of Sodium Component Steam Generator

Description: Abstract; The heat exchanger and steam generator for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Sodium Components Project will be constructed entirely of type 316 stainless steel. Because of the susceptibility of this alloy to stress corrosion cracking, it is proposed to clad all areas of the steam generator with Inconel where the stainless steel will be exposed to water and steam. This report includes a discussion of the work by numerous investigators that justify the selection of Inconel for this se… more
Date: March 1, 1961
Creator: Phillips, Laurence E. & Vawter, Frank J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hazards Report for Insertion of the PM-1-M-2 Element in the SM-1 Core II

Description: Abstract: This technical report describes the Martin Co. PM-1-M-2 test element and analyzes the potential hazard incurred by its inclusion in the SM-1 Core II. A nuclear analysis develops power distributions and reactivity effects. Hydraulic and thermal analyses develop anticipated burnout heat flux ratios. An evaluation of the risk involved with the inclusion of this element is presented. In view of the narrow margin by which the PM-1-M-2 test element meets the minimum burnout ratios as def… more
Date: September 1, 1961
Creator: Coombe, J. R.; Scoles, J. F.; Brondel, J. O. & Lee, D. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Experiments and Analysis for SM-1 Core II With Special Components

Description: Abstract: This technical report contains a summary of analytical and experimental work performed on SM-1 Core II, with special components is presented. The effects of these special assemblies upon power distribution and core reactivity were calculated and compared to experimental measurements. A thermal analysis was conducted to determine steady state and transient performance of the special test components of the core as well as some of the hotter standard Core II components. Experimental work… more
Date: January 1, 1961
Creator: Lee, D. H.; Robinson, R. A. & Segalman, I.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hazards Report for Step Transient Loading Tests on the SM-1 : Task XII

Description: Abstract: This technical report evaluates hazards involved with SM- 1 plant response and system performance tests (Task XII), to determine the response of the SM-1 plant to step electrical and steam load changes. The report describes the changes in plant equipment and operating procedures for this task and evaluates these changes for possible additional hazards to those described in APAE No. 2, Revision 1, "Hazards Summary Report for the Army Package Power Reactor SM-1."
Date: February 1, 1962
Creator: Pomeroy, D. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Plant Transient Analysis of the APPR-1 by Analog Computer Methods ; Task No. IV

Description: Phase I - Plant Transient Analysis. Behavior of the basic and refined kinetic models differs only slightly. It is therefore suggested that the basic model be used in any studies where the improvement in fidelity attainable fro the refined model is not warranted by the complexities introduced by the addition of function generator to the analog circuitry and derivation of the function to be programmed. The parameter responses of both kinetic models appear to be essentially similar to those of t… more
Date: October 1, 1958
Creator: Brondel, J. O. & Tomonto, J. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Survey of the Effects of Neutron Irradiation on the Impact and Other Mechanical Properties of Pressure Vessel Steels for the SM-2 Reactor

Description: Abstract: This technical report summarizes the data obtained in a recent literature survey conducted to determine the effects of neutron irradiation on the impact and other mechanical properties of both ferritic steels and austenitic stainless steels. The survey was primarily aimed at obtaining sufficient data on the behavior of pressure vessel steels at high integrated neutron flux levels in order that a reference material of construction could be selected for the SM-2 (APPR-1B) reactor vesse… more
Date: April 1, 1960
Creator: Kelleman, Richard William.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Shielding Requirements for the Army Package Power Reactor

Description: Abstract. The design, selection, and calculation of the Army Package Power Reactor shielding are described. The APPR-1, a prototype of a package reactor for remote locations, has a primary shield of iron and water. this shield has been adopted to permit fast erection and to provide low transported weight. economically, including transportation cost, the iron water shield is better than a lead water shield and is competitive with a concrete shield for a remote site. Because of the location at… more
Date: May 1, 1956
Creator: Meem, J. L. (James Lawrence). & Fairbanks, F. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Influence of Design and Production Parameters on Fabrication Costs of Nuclear Reactor Fuel Elements

Description: The objectives for this study were to determine fuel fabrication and assembly costs in a large nuclear power industry for several reactors, fuel rod sizes, and fuel materials.
Date: November 1, 1961
Creator: Stein, P. E.; Ayers, A. C.; Braatz, R. J.; Bradford, C. M.; Holt, V. D. & Mattie, G. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Heat Transfer Coefficients with Annular Flow During "One-Through" Boiling Water to 100 Per Cent Quality at 800, 1100, 1400 PSI

Description: From introduction: "Once-Through boiling of water to 100 per cent steam quality was successfully accomplished. Results of Departure from Nucleate Boiling, transition, and film boiling tests are presented."
Date: May 1, 1961
Creator: Polomik, E. E.; Levy, S. & Sawochka, S. G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Design, Fabrication, and Irradiation of Superheat Fuel Element SH-4B in VBWR

Description: From abstract: "The design, fabrication, and irradiation results are described for a 0.028 inch thick 304 stainless clad fuel element (SH-4B) exposed in the Vallecitos Boiling Water Reactor loop under superheat conditions."
Date: September 1, 1961
Creator: Spalaris, C. N.; Boyle, R. F.; Evans, T. F. & Esch, E. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: September 1, 1973 - December 1, 1973, Appendix

Description: Report documenting radioactive fallout across the world, including both material in the atmosphere and that has deposited into food supplies. This appendix includes tables of monthly fallout deposition collections from 116 sites across the Earth and a list of radionuclides and their half-lives.
Date: January 1, 1974
Creator: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Health and Safety Laboratory.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: December 1, 1973 - March 1, 1974, Appendix

Description: Report documenting radioactive fallout across the world, including both material in the atmosphere and that has deposited into food supplies. This appendix includes tables of monthly fallout deposition collections from 116 sites across the Earth and a list of radionuclides and their half-lives.
Date: April 1, 1974
Creator: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Health and Safety Laboratory.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: March 1, 1974 - June 1, 1974, Appendix

Description: Report documenting radioactive fallout across the world, including both material in the atmosphere and that has deposited into food supplies. This appendix includes tables of monthly fallout deposition collections from 116 sites across the Earth and a list of radionuclides and their half-lives.
Date: July 1, 1974
Creator: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Health and Safety Laboratory.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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