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Efficiency pf Multiple Traversal Targets

Description: The efficiency of multiple traversal targets is defined as the probability that a proton dies by making a nuclear collision in the target rather than by hitting the limit of the synchrotron aperture. The efficiencies of Be, Al, Cu, and Pb targets are shown for 15 and 30-Bev protons in the Brooknaven AGS. Beryllium was found to be the most efficient. (M.C.G.)
Date: February 5, 1962
Creator: Courant, E.D.
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Measurements of Negative Muon Lifetimes in Light Isotopes

Description: "Muon capture rates have been measured in a large number of the heavier elements in recent years. The amount of data available on the light elements, however, is scant. It would seem that lifetime measurements of muons in light elements would be of particular interest with regard to understanding the nuclear structure and determining the strength of the weak interaction. Furthermore, only one previous measurement of the muon capture "'isotope effect" has been done, that being for chlorine isot… more
Date: February 1962
Creator: Eckhause, Morton
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Measurement of the Prompt Neutron Lifetime in HIFAR

Description: The reactor transfer function of HIFAR has been measured at low power and compared with the calculated response determine the prompt neutron lifetime. Lifetime values in the range 600 to 800 microseconds, depending on the position of absorbers withing the core and reflector , were obtained with an estimated error of less than 100 microseconds.
Date: February 1962
Creator: Parry, J. K.
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Use of a Radioisotope Method to Measure Flow in the HIFAR Light Water Cooling Circuit

Description: A radioisotope method has been used to measure the flow in the light water circuit of HIFAR. A mean value of 756 pounds/sec was obtained which is in fair agreement with conventional Dall tube method. Attempts to measure the flow through individual cooling towers were not entirely successful, but some useful information was obtained.
Date: February 1962
Creator: Ellis, W. R. & Beswich, C. K.
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Alpha Air Monitoring with [alpha]/[beta] Ratio Compensation for Natural Interference

Description: Abstract. Results are presented of a theoretical study to calculate the [alpha]/[beta] ratio of filter-collected natural airborne radioactivity. The detection of airborne plutonium contamination by noting increases in this [alpha]/[beta] ratio is discussed. A modification of this approach which provides a more uniform response to alpha airborne contamination is described.
Date: February 5, 1962
Creator: Lindeken, C. L. & Montan, Donald N.
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Preparation of Sodium Ethylsulfate

Description: From abstract: "The optimum conditions for preparing sodium ethylsulfate from sulfuric acid, absolute ethyl alcohol and sodium hydroxide have been determined."
Date: February 1962
Creator: Walker, John Craig; Olson, E. H. & Burkhart, L. E.
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Analysis of Carbon Monoxide-Nitrogen Mixtures by High Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Description: From abstract: "A single focusing mass spectrometer has been converted into a double focusing instrument. Relatively high resolution is obtained by decreasing the slit widths and minimizing the ion-optic aberrations. A relatively low ion accelerating voltage (2000 volts) is utilized compared to those normally used for high resolution work. The entire construction was performed at these laboratories. Essentially all of the original equipment was reused in the double focusing system. Although the… more
Date: February 1962
Creator: Conzemius, Robert Joseph & Svec, Harry J. (Harry John), 1918-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Chemonuclear Processing

Description: Technical report giving an overview of the use of nuclear energy to produce chemicals including a rough estimate of the economic potential.
Date: February 1962
Creator: Steinberg, Meyer, 1924-
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Hazards Report for SM-1 Core Temperature and Flow Instrumentation (Task XIV) Covering Special Test Procedures.

Description: Abstract: Test procedures for special tests involving in-core SM-1 temperature and flow instrumentation are described (Task XIV Package Tests). These tests involve in-core steady state flow and temperature measurements, loss of flow transients, load transients, reduced primary system pressure operations and reduced element flow. The thermal and hydraulic conditions prevailing in these tests, including steady state and transient burnout rations, are developed. The effects of reduced system pres… more
Date: February 28, 1962
Creator: Bradley, P. L. & Coombe, J. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Significance of Urine Uranium Excretion Data

Description: Abstract: Urine uranium excretion data for persons exposed to uranium by inhalation are analyzed Data from both chronic and single massive exposures are included, and a generalized excretion pattern, applicable to any uranium compound absorbed by inhalation, is proposed. ...It is shown that it is not usually practical to use urine samples to monitor individual exposures. Such an evaluation is possible only with a suitable series of samples collected at known intervals past the exposure. It … more
Date: February 1962
Creator: Lippmann, M.; Ong, Long D. Y. & Harris, W. B. (William B.)
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BWR Reference Design for PL-3

Description: Abstract: The natural circulation, direct cycle, boiling water reactor reference design presented in this technical report is the alternate to the preferred preliminary design developed under Phase I of the PL-3 contract. The report presents plant design criteria, summary of plant selection, plant description, reactor and primary system description, thermal and hydraulic analysis, nuclear analysis, control and instrumentation description, shielding description, auxiliary systems, power plant eq… more
Date: February 28, 1962
Creator: Humphries, G. E.
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PWR Preliminary Design for PL-3

Description: Abstract: The pressurized water reactor preliminary design presented in this volume is the preferred design developed under Phase I of the PL-3 contact. This technical report presents plant design criteria, summary of plant selection, plant description, reactor and primary system description, thermal and hydraulic analysis, nuclear analysis, control and instrumentation description, shielding description, auxiliary systems, power plant equipment, waste disposal, buildings and tunnels, services, … more
Date: February 28, 1962
Creator: Humphries, G. E.
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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.
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Fabrication of UO2 Fuel Elements by Vibrational Compaction

Description: Technical report. From Abstract : "Arc-fused UO2 was vibrationally compacted to as high as 93.4% of theoretical density inside a stainless steel sheath tube. Selected particle sizes were used, and the assembly was vibrated axially in the frequency range of 300 to 1500 cycles per second. The same blend of UO2 particle sizes was vibrationally compacted to 87.5% of theoretical density within the annulus between two concentric stainless steel sheath tubes. The effects of particle size distribution,… more
Date: February 1962
Creator: Marah, Harold G.
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Summary Report of Physics Measurements on SM-1 Core I

Description: Abstract: This technical report summarizes all core physics experiments performed on SM-1 Core I and SM-2 Rearranged and Spiked Core I throughout core life. These measurements were obtained on site during the 16.4 MWYR lifetime of SM-1 Core I and 1.6 MWYR lifetime of SM-1 Rearranged and Spiked Core I. SM-1 Core I was the first stainless steel - UO2 dispersion core to burn out in the Army Nuclear Power Program. Experimental techniques are described and a complete history of fuel movements in th… more
Date: February 6, 1962
Creator: Weiss, S. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Eddy Transport in Liquid-Metal Heat Transfer

Description: This report seeks to "develop a practical method of evaluating the eddy diffusivity of heat transfer for liquid metals, so that it can be incorporated into the more or less standard theoretical methods to give heat transfer coefficients which are in reasonable agreement with experimental facts"--from introduction.
Date: February 18, 1962
Creator: Dwyer, Orrington Embry, 1912-
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Metabolism of C¹⁴-Carboxyl-Labeled-3-Hydroxyanthranilic Acid in Normal and Neoplastic Mice

Description: The o-aminophenol, 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid (3-OHAA) is a metabolite of tryptophan normally present in urine in trace quantities. C14-3-OHAA was given to normal mice and mice with either mammary adenocarcinoma, glioblastoma multiforme or ascites tumor to study the influence of these transplantable tumors on metabolism of 3-OHAA.
Date: February 16, 1962
Creator: Hankes, Lawrence Valentine; Schmaeler, Max & Stoner, Richard D.
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River contamination reduction studies an evaluation of the artificial lake concept

Description: Currently the Irradiation Processing Department is working on a program which has as its goal the reduction of radioactive discharge to the Columbia River. The most significant radioactive isotopes of concern are the relatively long lived isotopes P{sup 32}, Zn{sup 65}, As{sup 76}, N{sub p}{sup 239} and Cr{sup 5l}. Because of their relatively long life they can be found in the Columbia River well below the Hanford Plant. P{sup 32}, because it is absorbed and concentrated by the river biota is o… more
Date: February 26, 1962
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Summary status report internal corrosion of ribbed aluminum process tubes

Description: The increasing incidence of leaking process tubes, and the approaching end of the useful life of process tubes in the C and K Reactors, have focused attention upon the various sources of aluminum process tube leaks. Further, the replacement of large numbers of process tubes with new ones, also of aluminum, will require continued attention to these sources to make efficient use of the new tubes. One of the sources of process tube leaks is the corrosion that attacks the interior surface of the pr… more
Date: February 19, 1962
Creator: Carlson, P. A.; Curtiss, D. H.; Miller, N. R. & Van Wormer, F. W.
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Production test IP-466-A test of the 190 turbine pumps at KE(KW) Rector (Project CGI-844)

Description: The purpose of this test is to provide for adequate testing of the new steam turbine pumps. This will cover the tests required for the acceptance of these new items as per ATP-2588 and for any additional testing required to ensure reactor emergency cooling adequacy and reliability. A further objective is to provide the safety requiring by which the objectives of the ATP-2588 may be accomplished. A steam pump is being installed in each of the 190-K buildings to provide an additional secondary su… more
Date: February 1, 1962
Creator: Jones, S. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Numerical results of PT IP-412-AI, B and C reactors export system test

Description: The purpose of this document is to present the numerical results of a production test of the last ditch water backup system performed at B and C reactors on December 15, 1961. The main purpose of the production test was to determine more accurately the capacity of the export system for supplying flow to a dual reactor area under several simulated emergency conditions where BPA power to all areas has been interrupted and the steam supply to one old area has been lost. In addition, the flow capac… more
Date: February 20, 1962
Creator: Benson, J. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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