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Improved coolant backup 100-B, D, F, DR, H and C areas design study

Description: Preliminary engineering studies have indicated the need for modifications and improvements to the reactor coolant backup systems of the old areas in order to provide adequate safety of operation at power levels programmed for the future. These evaluations of the coolant backup systems were based on the recently adopted reactor cooling safety criteria. It was concluded that the secondary coolant systems would be adequate in capacity and reliability for the proposed future operating conditions ex… more
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Schack, M. H. & Tupper, W. J.
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METALLURGY DIVISION SEMIANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 10, 1956

Description: Progress is reported in corrosion studies of stainless steels, Nb, Zr, Al- Fe-Mo, Mo, Ni alloys, and Al- Ni by various materials including Na, Na-K, Li, Rb, and fused salts, Corrosion studies in pump loops of various materials by fused salts and liquid metals are reported, Fuel elements and shielding materials for ART and APPR are beirg developed. General studies in welding and brazing, nondestructive testing, fabrication, and inspection are described. Developments in high-temperature metals an… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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PATHFINDER ATOMIC POWER PLANT TECHNICAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR JULY 1, 1959- SEPTEMBER 30, 1959

Description: ABS>Fuel Element Research and Development. Dynamic and static corrosion tests on 8001 Al were completed. Annealmmmg of 1100 cladding on 5083 and M400 cladding on X2219 were tested at 500 deg C, and investigation continued on producing X8101 Al alloy cladding in tube plates by extrusion. Boiler fuel element capsule irradiation tests and subassembly tests are described Heat transfer loop studies and fuel fabrication for the critical facility are reported. Boiler fuel element mechanical design and… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION SUMMARY REPORT FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 1957

Description: Fluoride Volatilization Separations Process. Development of a fused fluoride process for dissolution of uranium-- zirconium fuel alloys continued. In corrosion tests to find a suitable container material, Ni was found to be susceptible to a sulfur-type attack. Hastelloy B showed promise, and graphite offers excellent chemical resistance but poor mechanical strength. The dissolution rate of Zr in NaF-- ZrF as affected by impingement of the HF sparge was studied. Production of UF/sub 6/ by fluidi… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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METALLURGY DIVISION QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 31, 1952

Description: Physieal Metallurgy. In the study of Th alloys, it has been found that the addition of Nb and V to Th produces a slight strengthening effect with the first small additions, but that large additions result in a lowering of strength with corresponding increases in ductility. The melting point of iodide Th was measured as being 1755 deg C. Studies of a series of Th--C alloys, with C content up to 0.13%, indicate that C does not affect the temperatures for the start and completion of recrystallizat… more
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Bridges, W.H. ed.
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METALLURGY INFORMATION MEETING, AMES LABORATORY, IOWA STATE COLLEGE, MAY 2, 3 AND 4, 1956

Description: The elevated-temperature mechanical properties of beryllium were enhanced by forming dispersed-phase alloys. The addition of properly dispersed BeO to beryllium in quantities of 2 to 3% is equivalent to lowering the testing temperature 200 deg at 1000 to 1350 deg F. Similarly dispersed intermetalic compounds such as FeBe/sub 11/ result in a threefold increase in strength at 1350 to 1650 deg F when 1.5 to 3% tron powder is blended with beryllium powder prior to fabrication. Tensile and stress-ru… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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High-Energy, Low-Thrust Jupiter Missions

Description: Previous studies have been made of the relationship among acceleration, specific power, payload fraction, and travel time for many interplanetary missions. These utilized tangential thrust and correspond to the high thrust Hohmann transfer orbits. In addition, a complete optimization of the one way Mars mission has been accomplished. Since the minimum Jupiter round trip time was six and a half years for tangential thrust, calculations were carried out using higher energy transfer orbits. It is … more
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Fox, Robert H.
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THERMAL STRESS TESTING OF SM-2 FUEL ELEMENTS. Interim Technical Report for January 1, 1959 to January 1, 1960

Description: Thermal stress testing was performed on two fuel plates, one cut from a brazed SM-1 dummy fuel element and the other from a TIG Welded SM-2 reference element. The test specimens were subjected to transverse temperature differences of up to 200 deg F, and distortion and strain at various locations were measured. The effect of the thermal stress was to increase the amplitude of original distortions. Adddtional distortions due to thermal stress were proportional to temperature differential and to … more
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Christenson, J.A.
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Chemical Engineering Division Summary Report for January, February, March 1960

Description: Chemical-Metalluaical Processing. A direct-cycle fuelreprocessing plant using pyrometallurgical procedures is being designed as part of the Experimental Breeder Reactor No. II project. The reduction of uranium oxide was investigated, using pure Mg and solntions of Mg in Zn and Cd. Cadinium solntions of U were shown to be stable in Types 405 and 410 stainless steel containers at temperatures up to 550 deg C. The liquid metal corrosion loop in which a U-Mg--Cd alloy is being circulated at 550 deg… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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METALLURGY DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1959

Description: Engineering Metallurgy. Investigations were made on the following: development programs for Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 2 (EBR-II); fabrication of care and blanket components for Argonne Fast Source Reactor (AFSR); fabrication of spiked fuel rods for Experimental Boiling Water Reactor (EBWR) (Core lA); fuel for Transient Test Reactor Facility (TREAT); fuel elements for Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1 (EBR-I) (Mark-IV); canning of plutonium loading for Zero Power Reactor No. 3 (ZPR-III);… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS DIVISION SEMIANNUAL REPORT FOR JULY THROUGH DECEMBER 1959

Description: An investigation of the emission spectrum from radiation-daniaged xylene led to the conclusion that no gross corrections are needed for xylene when used as a scintillation solvent. Data are included from measurements of nonradioactive energy transfer in p-xylene and diphenyloxazole organic scintillation solutions. Measurements were made of the energy resolution of a twinscintillation fast neutron spectrometer. Accurate values of electron drift velocity in purified noble gases and nitrogen were … more
Date: October 31, 1960
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PHYSICS DIVISION SUMMARY REPORT FOR APRIL-MAY 1960

Description: A new method for the determination of the spins of neutron resonances from capture gamma-ray spectra is described. A study of the resonance levels of Na/sup 24/ was completed up to 860 kev. The levels were analyzed up to 630 kev and the distribution of the angular momenta, neutron widths, and level spacings is given. The study of the levels of F/sup 20/, and of lithium (present in the LiF sample), was started wd data were obtained up to 280 kev. The "full" condition of a liquid-nitrogen cold tr… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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Particle Accelerator Division Summary Report for May 1959 Through March 1960

Description: The procurement status of the ring magnet power supply is given. The effects of the magnet voltage regulation method on the power requirements, the r- f accelerating voltage, and the number of accelerating gaps are summarized. Harmonics of the power supply are calculated. Correlation of synchrotron osclllation frequencies to harmonic flux densities is made. The effect of duration DELTA t of flat topping on the motor and flywheel requirements under different conditions is calculated. Arc-back ex… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE ON THE PHYSICS OF BREEDING, OCTOBER 19-21, 1959

Description: Abstracts were prepared on 26 of 28 papers presented at the Conference on the Physics of Breeding held at Argonne National Laboratory on October 19 to 21, 1959. (C.J.G.)
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Fischer, G; Kelber, C; Meneghetti, D; Persiani, P; Shaftman, D & Smith, A.B. eds.
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Applied Mathematics Division Summary Report for July 1, 1959 Through June 30, 1960

Description: A summary of each computer program initiated during the report period together with code symbols indicating the extent to which information concerning the program is readily available are given. Programs previously reported are included if changes were made or additional information concerning them was placed in the program library. Abstracts of 704 newsletters and GEORGE bulletins are presented. (For preceding period see ANL-6089.) (W.D.M.)
Date: October 31, 1960
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Fuel Element Catastrophe Studies Hazards of Fission Product Release From Irradiated Uranium

Description: The rate of reaction of highly irradiated U with air, CO/sub 2/, and steam was studied in sn investigation of the fission product release potential in a loss-of-coolant type accident postulated for Pu-producing reactors. Highly irradiated U was found to be more reactive, probably because of the defects in the oxide coating formed by the inclusion of fission products. Complete oxidation or melting was found to release rare gases, I, and Te semi- quantitatively in most atmospheres. Other fission … more
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Parker, G. W.; Creek, G. E.; Martin, W. J. & Barton, C. J.
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MAGNETIC RECORDER FOR NUCLEAR PULSE APPLICATION. Covering Period: August 6, 1959 to October 5, 1959

Description: Direct recording of nuclear pulse height data on magnetic tape is being investigated. The characteristics of various brands of commercial tape are being investigated and a waveform analysis is being performed in an attempt to determine the most favorable frequency range for available tapes. Use of the magnetic modulator head is being investigated to minimize variations due to short term tape speed variations. (W.L.H.)
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Burgwald, G. M. & Stone, C. A.
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Maritime Gas-Cooled Reactor Program Quarterly Progress Report for the Period Ending March 31, 1959

Description: Turbomachinery considerations indicated that it would be desirable to reduce the cycle pressure from 1,000 to 800 psia. The problem of determining the temperature distribution and the resulting thermal stress pattern within the graphite was considered. Preliminary designs for a heterogeneous fuel element and a semihomogeneous fuel element were developed. Utilization of the Hanford in- pile gas loop for fuel element testing is discussed. Two-group PDQ calculations were run to estimate control ro… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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