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Conceptual Design and Economic Evaluation of a Steam-Cooled Fast Breeder Reactor

Description: From abstract: This report describes a conceptual design and economic evaluation of 300 and 40 MWe steam-cooled fast breeder reactor power plants performed by NDA under contract with the AEC.
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Sofer, G.; Hankel, R.; Goldstein, L. & Birman, G.
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Design Modifications to the SRE during FY 1960

Description: Abstract: The means to prevent the recurrence of tetralin leakage into the SRE sodium systems are discussed. Included is a description of the redesign of system components to utilize alternate coolants such as nitrogen, air, and NaK.
Date: February 15, 1961
Creator: Deegan, G. E.; Dermer, M. D.; Flanagan, J. S.; Gower, G. C.; Hall, R. J.; Hinze, R. B. et al.
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Investigations of Neutron Penetration in TiH and Steel Slabs

Description: Abstract: A multigroup P1 approximation for hydrogen scattered neutrons has been developed and applied to the study of neutron flux distributions in titanium hydride and steel shield systems.
Date: May 15, 1961
Creator: Karcher, R. H.
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Mechanical Properties of Zircaloy-2 Weld Metal

Description: Abstract: Zircaloy-2 weld metal, obtained by inert gas non-consumable-electrode welding, was subjected to tensile, strain fatigue, and creep-rupture testing.
Date: April 15, 1961
Creator: Beitscher, S.
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Metallurgical Aspects of SRE Fuel Element Damage Episode

Description: Abstract: An investigation of the metallurgical aspects of the SRE fuel element episode, that occurred July 26, 1959, has been completed.
Date: October 15, 1961
Creator: Ballif, J. L.
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SL-1 Annual Operating Report: February, 1960-January 3, [1961]

Description: The Stationary Low Power Reactor No. 1 (SL-1) was a boiling water reactor demonstration plant for remote military bases. The plant had been operated by Combustion Engineering, Inc. from February, l959 until January 3, 1961 at which time a nuclear excursion rendered the plant inoperable, This report summarizes the of operations of maintenance, test, health and safety, and administrative activities for the year February, 1960 until the incident.
Date: June 15, 1961
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