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Methods for Removing Transuranic Elements from Waste Solutions

Description: This report outlines a treatment scheme for separating and concentrating the transuranic (TRU) elements present in aqueous waste solutions stored at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL). The treatment method selected is carrier precipitation. Potential carriers will be evaluated in future laboratory work, beginning with ferric hydroxide and magnetite. The process will result in a supernatant with alpha activity low enough that it can be treated in the existing evaporator/concentrator at ANL. The s… more
Date: November 1994
Creator: Slater, S. L.; Chamberlain, D. B.; Conner, C.; Sedlet, J.; Srinivasan, B. & Vandegrift, G. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Enlargement in Central Europe

Description: In December 1994, NATO members will begin the process of debating possible criteria for new members from Central Europe. Alliance relations with Russia will be a central factor determining the outcome of the debate.
Date: November 10, 1994
Creator: Gallis, Paul E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Use of Sound for Fish Protection at Power Facilities : A Historical Perspective of the State of the Art : Phase 1 Final Report.

Description: This paper summarizes the current state of the knowledge of fish hearing, i.e., what is known about fish response to sound, and provides a starting place for investigation into the use of sonic behavior modification to help solve pressing problems in the maintenance and recovery of anadromous and resident fish stocks of the Columbia River Basin. The challenge for scientists and engineers is to understand (1) how and what fish hear, and (2) how to use this knowledge to influence fish behavior or… more
Date: November 1, 1994
Creator: Carlson, Thomas J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Operation and tests of a DDC101 A/D

Description: For the KTeV PMT laser monitoring system, one needs a high resolution device with a large dynamic range to be used for digitizing PIN photodiodes. The dynamic range should be wider than or comparable to the KTeV digitizer (17-bits). The Burr-Brown DDC101 is a precision, wide dynamic range, charge digitizing A/D converter with 20-bit resolution, packaged in a 28-pin plastic, double-wide DP. Low level current output devices, such as photosensors can be directly connected to its input. The digital… more
Date: November 1, 1994
Creator: Nguyen, H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The railplug: Development of a new ignitor for internal combustion engines. Final report

Description: A three year investigation of a new type of ignitor for internal combustion engines has been performed using funds from the Advanced Energy Projects Program of The Basic Energy Sciences Division of the U.S. Department of Energy and with matching funding from Research Applications, Inc. This project was a spin-off of {open_quotes}Star Wars{close_quotes} defense technology, specifically the railgun. The {open_quotes}railplug{close_quotes} is a miniaturized railgun which produces a high velocity p… more
Date: November 29, 1994
Creator: Matthews, R. D.; Nichols, S. P. & Weldon, W. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Effect of glass composition on waste form durability: A critical review

Description: This report reviews literature concerning the relationship between the composition and durability of silicate glasses, particularly glasses proposed for immobilization of radioactive waste. Standard procedures used to perform durability tests are reviewed. It is shown that tests in which a low-surface area sample is brought into contact with a very large volume of solution provide the most accurate measure of the intrinsic durability of a glass composition, whereas high-surface area/low-solutio… more
Date: November 1, 1994
Creator: Ellison, A. J. G.; Mazer, J. J. & Ebert, W. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Linear non-modal phenomena in numerical analysis and applied mathematics. First annual performance report, February 15, 1994--November 15, 1994

Description: This report contains information on the following topics: pseudospectra of an operator of Hille and Phillips; Schwarz- Christoffel toolbox user`s guide; a matlab toolbox for Schwarz- Christoffel mapping; spectra and pseudospectra for pipe poiseuille flow; faster SVD for matrices with small m/n; calculation of pseudospectra by the Arnoldi iteration; and mostly linear model of transition to turbulence.
Date: November 14, 1994
Creator: Trefethen, L. N.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Laboratory Studies of the Sensitivity of Tropospheric Ozone to the Chemistry of Sea Salt Aerosol. Final Report, September 15, 1993--September 14, 1994

Description: Ozone plays a critical role in both the chemistry and radiation balance of the troposphere. Understanding the factors controlling tropospheric ozone levels is critical to our understanding of a variety of issues in global chemistry and climate change. Chlorine atoms have the potential to contribute significantly to the ozone balance in the free troposphere. They can react directly with ozone or alternately, with organics and may actually lead to the formation of ozone in the presence of suffici… more
Date: November 15, 1994
Creator: Finlayson-Pitts, B. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Improving reservoir conformance using gelled polymer systems. Quarterly progress report, July 1--September 30, 1994

Description: The general objectives are to (1) to identify and develop gelled polymer systems which have potential to improve reservoir conformance of fluid displacement processes, (2) to determine the performance of these systems in bulk and in porous media, and (3) to develop methods to predict the capability of these systems to recover oil from petroleum reservoirs. This work focuses on three types of gel systems an aqueous polysaccharide (KUSP 1) system that gels as a function of pH, the chromium(III)-p… more
Date: November 1, 1994
Creator: Green, D. W. & Willhite, G. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Issues and methods in incorporating environmental externalities into the integrated resource planning process

Description: This report is a review of current practices and policies in considering environmental externalities in the integrated resource planning and performance based regulation (IRP/PBR) process. The following issues are presented and examined: What are the pros and cons of treating environmental externalities in the IRP process? How are potential future environmental regulations being treated? Are externalities being qualitatively or quantitatively considered, or monetized? Are offsets being allowed?… more
Date: November 1, 1994
Creator: Fang, J. M. & Galen, P. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Definitive design report: Design report project W-025, Radioactive Mixed Waste (RMW) Land Disposal Facility NON-DRAG-OFF. Revision 1, Volume 1 and 2

Description: The purpose of this report is to describe the definitive design of the Radioactive Mixed Waste (RMW) Non-Drag-Off disposal facility, Project W-025. This report presents a n of the major landfill design features and a discussion of how each of the criteria is addressed in the design. The appendices include laboratory test results, design drawings, and individual analyses that were conducted in support of the design. Revision 1 of this document incorporates design changes resulting from an increa… more
Date: November 29, 1994
Creator: Roscha, V.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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An aerial radiological survey of the project Rio Blanco and surrounding area

Description: A team from the Remote Sensing Laboratory in Las Vegas, Nevada, conducted an aerial radiation survey of the area surrounding ground zero of Project Rio Blanco in the northwestern section of Colorado in June 1993. The object of the survey was to determine if there were man-made radioisotopes on or near the surface resulting from a nuclear explosion in 1972. No indications of surface contamination were found. A search for the cesium-137 radioisotope was negative. The Minimum Detectable Activity f… more
Date: November 1, 1994
Creator: Singman, L. V.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tritium emissions from 200 East Area Double-Shell Tanks

Description: This document evaluates the need for tritium sampling of the emissions from the 200 East Area Double Shell Tanks based on the requirements of {open_quotes}National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants{close_quotes} (NESHAP). The NESHAP requirements are specified in 40 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Part 61, Subpart H; {open_quotes}National Emission Standards for Emissions of Radionuclides Other than Radon from Department of Energy Facilities{close_quotes}.
Date: November 28, 1994
Creator: Bachand, D. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Instructions for borehole sampling

Description: Geologic systems generally are complex with physical properties and trends that can be difficult to predict. Subsurface geology exerts a fundamental control on groundwater flow and contaminant transport. The primary source for direct observation of subsurface geologic information is a borehole. However, direct observations from a borehole essentially are limited to the diameter and spacing of boreholes and the quality of the information derived from the drilling. Because it is impractical to dr… more
Date: November 11, 1994
Creator: Reynolds, K. D. & Lindsey, K. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Development of high temperature, corrosion resistant polymer concrete for use in the steam distribution system of the Consolidated Edison Company of New York. Final report

Description: The results of a research program conducted by Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) to evaluate and develop polymer concrete (PC) materials, which can be used as an alternative material of construction to conventional steel-reinforced portland cement concrete (PCC) within the steam distribution system of Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Ed), are presented. Three fiber-reinforced PC systems were identified and evaluated in a series of laboratory and in situ field tests. Based upon th… more
Date: November 1, 1994
Creator: Webster, R. P.; Kukacka, L. E.; Reams, W. & Miller, C. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Operating cost guidelines for benchmarking DOE thermal treatment systems for low-level mixed waste

Description: This report presents guidelines for estimating operating costs for use in benchmarking US Department of Energy (DOE) low-level mixed waste thermal treatment systems. The guidelines are based on operating cost experience at the DOE Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) mixed waste incinerator at the K-25 Site at Oak Ridge. In presenting these guidelines, it should be made clear at the outset that it is not the intention of this report to present operating cost estimates for new technologies, but o… more
Date: November 1, 1994
Creator: Salmon, R.; Loghry, S. L. & Hermes, W. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Engineering test plan for Tank 241-SY-101 in situ viscometer

Description: To obtain in situ measurements of the rheological properties within tank 241-SY-101, this document will implement the test strategy defined in PNLMIT-041994, acquisition and Reduction of Data Obtained in Tank SY-101 with the Ball Rheometer. Instructions for all sequences are defined within the procedure. All safety requirements as defined in LA-UR-92-3196, A Safety Assessment for Proposed Mixing Operations to Mitigate Episodic Gas Releases in Tank 241-101-SY have been implemented into this proc… more
Date: November 1, 1994
Creator: Sobocinski, R. G.; Stokes, T. I. & Pearce, K. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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200 Area TEDF interface control document

Description: Because the TEDF does not have any treatment or retention capacity, strict control at the generator interface is essential to operate the TEDF in compliance with good engineering practices, Hanford site requirements, and the 216 Discharge Permit. The information in the Interface Control Document (ICD) forms the basis of understanding between all parties involved in the TEDF; DOE, WHC, and the generating facilities. The ICD defines the controlling document hierarchy; LEF, and generator responsib… more
Date: November 15, 1994
Creator: Brown, M. J. & Hildebrand, R. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Functional design criteria for Project W-252, Phase II Liquid Effluent Treatment and Disposal: Revision 1

Description: This document provides the functional design criteria required for the Phase 2 Liquid Effluent Treatment and Disposal Project, Project W-252. Project W-252 shall provide new facilities and existing facility modifications required to implement Best Available Technology/All Known, Available, and Reasonable Methods of Prevention, Control, and Treatment (BAT/AKART) for the 200 East Phase II Liquid Effluent Streams. The project will also provide a 200 East Area Phase II Effluent Collection System (P… more
Date: November 10, 1994
Creator: Hatch, C. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Design demonstrations for category B tank systems at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Description: This document presents design demonstrations conducted of liquid low-level waste (LLLW) storage tank systems located at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Demonstration of the design of these tank systems has been stipulated by the Federal Facility Agreement (FFA) between the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-Region IV; the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC); and the DOE. The FFA establishes four categories of tanks. These are: Category A -- New or replace… more
Date: November 1, 1994
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[Board on Radioactive Waste Managements action on progress toward objectives]

Description: This report is a progress report to the US DOE from the Board on Radioactive Waste Management (BRWM), which summarizes the activities of the board during the period December 1, 1993 to May 2, 1994. The report summarizes the meetings of the board as a whole, of various of its subcommittees, and of activities it has undertaken to further its original mission. This board is associated with the National Research Council to give advice to US DOE.
Date: November 28, 1994
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Configuration management program plan for Hanford site systems engineering

Description: This plan establishes the integrated configuration management program for the evolving technical baseline developed through the systems engineering process. This configuration management program aligns with the criteria identified in the DOE Standard, DOE-STD-1073-93. Included are specific requirements for control of the systems engineering RDD-100 database, and electronic data incorporated in the database that establishes the Hanford site technical baseline.
Date: November 14, 1994
Creator: Hoffman, A. G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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45-Day deliverable for Tank 241-BX-105 Auger samples, risers 2 and 6

Description: Two auger samples from single-shell tank 241-BX-105 (BX-105) were extruded, broken down, and analyzed for DSC, TGA, and total alpha as prescribed. Analytical results were tracked and reported using the laboratory information management system known as LabCore. This is the final report for the fiscal year 1995 BX-105 auger sample characterization effort. Included are copies of the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analyses (TGA) scans as requested. Also included is a … more
Date: November 16, 1994
Creator: Bell, K. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Readiness assessment plan for the Radioactive Mixed Waste Land Disposal Facility (Trench 31)

Description: This document provides the Readiness Assessment Plan (RAP) for the Project W-025 (Radioactive Mixed Waste Land Disposal Facility) Readiness Assessment (RA). The RAP documents prerequisites to be met by the operating organization prior to the RA. The RAP is to be implemented by the RA Team identified in the RAP. The RA Team is to verify the facility`s compliance with criteria identified in the RAP. The criteria are based upon the {open_quotes}Core Requirements{close_quotes} listed in DOE Order 5… more
Date: November 22, 1994
Creator: Irons, L. G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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