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Effect of Helium on Stress-Rupture Behavior of Types 304 and 316 Stainless Steels

Description: Report describing stress-rupture tests on flat tensile samples conducted in vacuum at an elevated temperature. Materials, heat treatments and initial micro-structure, and strain analysis are discussed and the testing results are presented and discussed.
Date: April 15, 1970
Creator: Garr, K. R.; Kramer, D. & Rhodes, C. G.
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High Heat Flux Heater Development Status Report II

Description: Report describing the development of a high heat flux heater for use in corrosion rate and stress-rupture tests of fuel cladding materials in a sodium environment. The report describes modifications in heater design to improve heater life. Compatibility, simulated heater, and various heater tests are described in the report and the results are discussed.
Date: July 15, 1969
Creator: Babbe, E. L.; Shively, J. H. & Mahoney, M. W.
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FMPC Solvent Treatment Area: Process Design

Description: Report presenting the process design for a solvent treatment area of the Feed Materials Production Center near Fernald, Ohio. The report discusses the basis for the detailed mechanical design and layout of this section of the refinery. Discussed in the report is the function of the section, the process for solvent treatment, utility requirements, and equipment list.
Date: July 6, 1951
Creator: Pfeiffer, Carl & Maerker, John B.
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SNAP 19 Phase 3 Final Report: Volume 1, Power Supply System

Description: Report providing an account of phase 3 of the SNAP 19 radioisotope thermometric generator program, under which prototype-qualified and acceptance tested flight power supplies for the Nimbus B spacecraft were produced. This volume covers the complete power supply system, including a description of the power supply, interface with Nimbus B spacecraft, testing, power supply reliability, aerospace nuclear safety, aerospace ground equipment, and spacecraft integration.
Date: May 1968
Creator: Martin Marietta Corporation
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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.
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Gamma Scintillation Spectrometry

Description: Report describing a method of analysis called gamma scintillation spectrometry, including equipment and methods of operation in order to assist in the establishment of a gamma energy analytical system, or to trouble shoot an existing system. The capabilities of the 7090 computer programs - MasMat (Master Matrix) and AMI (Analysis of Mixed Isotopes) - presently serving Isochem Inc., are presented as one method of digesting the complex data generated. (Abstract)
Date: December 1966
Creator: Zimmer, W. H.
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Isotec Technology Program: Annual Summary Report for the Period July 1, 1970 Through June 20, 1971

Description: Report summarizing the yearly activities of a General Atomic (GA) program called the Isotec Technology Program, which aims to develop selenide thermoelectric materials to improve the performance and useful life of P-type (Cu,Ag)ā‚‚Se and N-type rare earth selenide thermoelectrical materials for the Department of Energy (DOE). The program was generally intended to develop a high-temperature radioisotope thermoelectric generator.
Date: January 26, 1973
Creator: Eisner, N.; Rovner, L.; Staley, G.; Mautz, C. & Leedy, R.
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Project Matterhorn: Quarterly Report Covering the Period October 1 - December 31, 1961

Description: Quarterly report discussing controlled thermonuclear research and development activities pertinent to Project Matterhorn. It includes discussion of experiments investigating the level of impurities in the Model C stellarator discharge; engineering and development of major systems, components, and machines; and theoretical physics. It additionally includes a list of related reports and publications published during the period.
Date: January 29, 1962
Creator: Princeton University. Plasma Physics Laboratory.
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Project Matterhorn: Quarterly Report Covering the Period July 1 - September 30, 1959

Description: Quarterly report discussing controlled thermonuclear research and development activities pertinent to Project Matterhorn. It includes discussion of continued studies of light oscillations in physics experiments, the extended calibration of magnetic probes in engineering tests, the results of a study into helical winding characteristics, operational updates at the C Site, and theoretical physics. It additionally includes a list of related reports and publications published during the period.
Date: 1959
Creator: Princeton University. Plasma Physics Laboratory.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Project Matterhorn: Quarterly Report Covering the Period January 1 - March 31, 1959

Description: Quarterly report discussing controlled thermonuclear research and development activities pertinent to Project Matterhorn. It includes discussion of the application of magnetic probe techniques in physics experiments, engineering tests, machine development and design, operational updates at site C, and physics theory. It additionally includes a note regarding future report formatting.
Date: 1959
Creator: Princeton University. Plasma Physics Laboratory.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Project Matterhorn: Quarterly Report Covering the Period October 1 - December 31, 1958

Description: Quarterly report discussing controlled thermonuclear research and development activities pertinent to Project Matterhorn. It includes discussion of an experimental investigation into the cause of plasma current inhibition during B-1 operation, engineering and design of isolated firing circuits related to the B-3 confining field, machine development updates, progress of the Model C design and site planning, and studies in theoretical physics.
Date: 1959
Creator: Princeton University. Plasma Physics Laboratory.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Project Matterhorn: Quarterly Report Covering the Period July 1 - September 30, 1958

Description: Quarterly report discussing controlled thermonuclear research and development activities pertinent to Project Matterhorn. It includes discussion of laboratory activities in preparation of the Geneva Atoms-for-Peace Conference, completion of Hard Tube Accelerating Field (HTAF) system components for the B-1 machine, new and continued machine development activities for various machines, the initiation of detailed design and development work on Model C stellarator components, and developments in th… more
Date: 1959
Creator: Princeton University. Plasma Physics Laboratory.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Project Matterhorn: Quarterly Report Covering the Period April 1 - June 30, 1958

Description: Quarterly report discussing controlled thermonuclear research and development activities pertinent to Project Matterhorn. It includes discussion of the preparation of the Matterhorn exhibit for the Geneva Atoms-for-Peace Conference, testing of the Hard Tube Accelerating Field (HTAF) system, reduced machine development activity due to the transfer of personnel to the temporary Geneva Exhibit Division, completed preliminary design of components needed for first-stage operation of the Model C Stel… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Princeton University. Plasma Physics Laboratory.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Project Matterhorn: Quarterly Report Covering the Period January 1 - March 31, 1958

Description: Quarterly report discussing controlled thermonuclear research and development activities pertinent to Project Matterhorn. It includes discussion of studies into the existence of cooperative phenomena, the initiation of Hard Tube Accelerating Field (HTAF) system testing, various completed machine development projects, the near-completion of preliminary designs for components of the Model C stellarator, and the progress of various theoretical research projects.
Date: 1959
Creator: Princeton University. Plasma Physics Laboratory.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Project Matterhorn: Quarterly Report Covering the Period October 1 - December 31, 1957

Description: Quarterly report discussing controlled thermonuclear research and development activities pertinent to Project Matterhorn. It includes discussion of updates within the experimental physics program during the past year; the decision to make the first application of the Hard Tube Accelerating Field (HTAF) equipment on the B-1 machine; development and fabrication activities related to the B-3, B-65, Etude, and C machines; progress updates for the design, fabrication, installation, and test of the M… more
Date: 1959
Creator: Princeton University. Plasma Physics Laboratory.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Maritime Loop Irradiation Program Savannah I Fuel Irradiation Quarterly Progress Report: January 1, 1962 -March 31, 1962

Description: This report covers the S-I-5-B-M fuel irradiation in the GETR Maritime Loop during the third quarter of fiscal year 1962. The data are summarized in tabular form in Section II. Discussions on fuel performance, fuel environment (water chemistry), and loop operations are included.
Date: April 30, 1962
Creator: Danielson, D. W. & Gilbert, R. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Quarterly Report Technology of Non-Production Reactor Fuels Reprocessing [March - May 1958]

Description: Quarterly report summarizing the research and development work carried out during March, April, and May, 1958, for Activity 2790 - Separations Development for Non-Production Reactors. It includes discussion of the evaluation of three methods of fuel element fragmentation to permit core leaching, chemical processing for the dissolution of stainless steel and zirconium jackets, equipment development for the aqua regia dissolution pilot plant, and materials prepared for criticality studies.
Date: June 19, 1958
Creator: Cooper, V. R.
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Process Engineering Report on Production of Thorium at Iowa State College

Description: Technical report presenting the results of a study of the AEC thorium production facilities at Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa. Operating procedures, descriptions of equipment and a production cost analysis have been included in this study.
Date: January 16, 1952
Creator: Bulkowski, H. H.; Holby, G. V.; Pfeiffer, C.; Maerker, J. B. & Winn, F. W.
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FMPC Solvent Treatment Area - Process Design

Description: This memorandum presents the process design for the solvent reast area of the Feed Materials Production Center. The purpose ofthe transmittal is to provide the basis for the detailed mechanical design and layout of this section of the refinery. Drawings, flowsheets, and specifications are included.
Date: July 6, 1951
Creator: Pfeiffer, Carl & Maerker, John B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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