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Preliminary SNAPSHOT-1 Performance Summary

Description: Report presenting the preliminary evaluation test results from the Space Nuclear Auxiliary Power Shot (SNAPSHOT) flight test, launched in April 3, 1965. A flight test description, discussion of the data system, test results, description of system shutdown, and identification of technology gained from the Systems for Nuclear Auxiliary Power (SNAP) 10A flight test are included.
Date: August 1, 1965
Creator: Galantine, R. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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SRE-PEP Moderator Elements: Final Report

Description: Report discussing the design and engineering of the new Zircaoloy-2 moderator and reflector elements for the Solid Reactor Experiment (SRE) Power Expansion Program (PEP). The existing design, proposed design, and details of the final design are described. Additional aspects described include are material properties, thermal analysis, stress analysis, and the final proof test.
Date: January 15, 1966
Creator: Jones, C. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Annual Technical Progress Report, AEC Unclassified Programs: 1965

Description: Annual report describing progress on unclassified research programs funded by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission during the 1964-65 fiscal year.
Date: November 10, 1965
Creator: North American Aviation. Atomics International Division.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Annual Technical Progress Report, AEC Unclassified Programs: 1966

Description: Annual report describing progress on unclassified research programs funded by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission during the 1965-66 fiscal year.
Date: August 31, 1966
Creator: North American Aviation. Atomics International Division.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Safety Evaluation of PNPF Modifications

Description: "The purpose of this report is to examine the safety aspects of PNPF restart on continued operation, after completion of the core cleanup and system modifications."
Date: May 1, 1969
Creator: Huntsinger, M. & Hart, R. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Quarterly Technical Progress Report, AEC Unclassified Programs: Fiscal Year 1968

Description: Quarterly report with the objectives of evaluating, producing, and maintaining of an up-to-dat set of basic nuclear data; producing and evaluating of multigroup constants; and the improvement of present day methods of neutronic calculations as relates to microscopic and macroscopic nuclear data, for unclassified research sponsored by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission during FY 1968.
Date: May 24, 1969
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Annual Technical Progress Report, AEC Unclassified Programs: Fiscal Year 1968

Description: Annual report with the objectives of evaluating, producing, and maintaining an up-to-date set of basic nuclear data; producing and evaluating multigroup constants; and improving of present day methods of neutronic calculations as related to microscopic and macroscopic nuclear data, for unclassified research sponsored by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission during FY 1968.
Date: May 24, 1969
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Evaluation of Zirconium Hydride as Moderator in Integral, Boiling Water-Superheat Reactors

Description: This report summarizes the results and conclusions of a study made to evaluate the merits of using zirconium hydride as a solid moderator in an integral boiling water-nuclear superheat reactor of the pressure vessel type.
Date: March 1, 1962
Creator: Gylfe, J. D.; Rood, H.; Greenleaf, J.; Balkwill, K.; Prem, L. & Goldfisher, L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Organic Moderated Reactor Experiment Progress Report: October 1955-July 1956

Description: Report describing technical progress on the design and construction of an Organic Moderated Reactor Experiment (OMRE), to be operated at the National Reactor Testing Station in Arco, Idaho. "This is the first report of the series and coves the period from the initiation of the project to July 31, 1956. Also included as an appendix to the report is a detailed description of the OMRE facility" (p. 3).
Date: March 15, 1957
Creator: Trilling, C. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Organic Moderated Reactor Experiment Progress Report: August-October 1956

Description: Report describing technical progress on the design and construction of an Organic Moderated Reactor Experiment (OMRE), to be operated at the National Reactor Testing Station in Arco, Idaho. "This is the second report of the series, and covers the period from August 1, 1956 through October 31, 1956" (p. 3).
Date: November 15, 1957
Creator: Trilling, C. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Piqua Nuclear Power Facility Operations Analysis Program Progress Report Number 4: January-June 1964

Description: Progress report for the Piqua Reactor Operations Analysis Program describing observations and analyses at the Piqua Nuclear Power Facility (PNPF). The program goals are to monitor operations and collect data in order to ensure that the plant's operation is safe, to improve design and performance, to evaluate the performance and lifetime of the plant's components and systems, to evaluate plant safety and safeguards, and to disseminate all information to the scientific community.
Date: December 15, 1964
Creator: Cole, H. S.; Hausknecht, D. F.; Jenkins, O. G., Jr.; Lew, D. E.; Mandel, H.; Pearson, E. N. et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Piqua Nuclear Power Facility Operations Analysis Program Progress Report Number 2: 1963

Description: Progress report for the Piqua Reactor Operations Analysis Program describing observations and analyses at the Piqua Nuclear Power Facility (PNPF). The program goals are to monitor operations and collect data in order to ensure that the plant's operation is safe, to improve design and performance, to evaluate the performance and lifetime of the plant's components and systems, to evaluate plant safety and safeguards, and to disseminate all information to the scientific community.
Date: November 30, 1963
Creator: Auleta, J. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Piqua Nuclear Power Facility Operations Analysis Program Progress Report Number 3: July-December 1963

Description: Progress report for the Piqua Reactor Operations Analysis Program describing observations and analyses at the Piqua Nuclear Power Facility (PNPF). The program goals are to monitor operations and collect data in order to ensure that the plant's operation is safe, to improve design and performance, to evaluate the performance and lifetime of the plant's components and systems, to evaluate plant safety and safeguards, and to disseminate all information to the scientific community.
Date: July 15, 1964
Creator: Auleta, J. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Sodium Reactor Experiment Power Expansion Program: Heat Transfer Systems Modifications

Description: Abstract: Under the Power Expansion Program (PEP), modifications have been made to the Sodium Reactor Experiment (SRE) facility to improve plant reliability and permit an increase in power to 30 Mwt, with a reactor coolant outlet temperature up to 1200°F.
Date: October 9, 1964
Creator: Freede, W. J. & Roberts, J. K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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SRE Mark II Fuel Handling Machine

Description: Abstract: The Sodium Reactor Experiment Mark II Fuel Handling Machine has been modified to ensure fuel and gas containment during core III operation. A new fuel control system has been designed for the fuel handling machine.
Date: April 20, 1965
Creator: Dietz, H. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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