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The Energy Gap in Nuclear Matter

Description: The magnitude of the energy gap in nuclear matter associated with a highly correlated ground state of the type believed to be important in the theory of superconductivity has been evaluated theoretically. The integral equation of Cooper, Mills, and Sessler is linearized and transformed into a form suitable for numerical solution. The energy gap, calculated by using an appropriate single-particle potential and the Gammel-Thaler two-body potential, is found to be a very strong function of the den… more
Date: January 31, 1960
Creator: Emery, V. J. & Sessler, A. M.
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[Hanford weekly teletype report]: Supplement report for week ending June 12

Description: This document contains information about flooding of the Columbia River. It focuses attention on the following; increased elevation due to rainfall, seepage which destabilized the constructed dike, flooding of cellars, evacuation of people to emergency shelters, tug boat collision damage to power lines, and the washout of the Van Giesen Street Bridge on Yakima River.
Date: December 31, 1960
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Design of production test IP-344-A-FP, determination of the limitations of the Al-Si process

Description: Tests in which aluminum-jacketed, Al-Si bonded uranium fuel elements were baked at various temperatures have shown there is a time-temperature relationship for Al-Si layer decomposition. For heat transfer and secondary coolant barrier considerations, the extent of bonding layer deterioration during fuel element irradiation is important. Currently, Al-Si bonded fuel elements show evidence of spire bond separation, and to a lesser degree, can bond separation following irradiation. Such evidence h… more
Date: August 31, 1960
Creator: Hodgson, W. H. & Clinton, M. A.
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Sub-Cooled Burnout Relative to Hanford Reactors

Description: In the Hanford production reactors, failure of fuel element cladding is known as subcooled burnout since the bulk coolant temperature is below the saturation temperature at time of failure or burnout of the fuel cladding. The heat generation rate at which subcooled burnout occurs, establishes a limit to allowable reactor power level. This document compares present and potential power level limits at the Hanford production reactors with power level limits established by subcooled burnout.
Date: May 31, 1960
Creator: Carlson, P. A. & Trumble, R. E.
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Coolant backup design study basis and objective

Description: Preliminary studies have, in general, indicated the need for modifications and improvements to the reactor last ditch coolants systems in order to provide adequate safety of operation at power levels programmed for the future. These studies have indicated the need for improved reliability as well as increased capacity for the last ditch coolant systems. A design study is being prepared by Reactor Modification Design to define the scope of the modifications required to provide adequate last ditc… more
Date: August 31, 1960
Creator: Schack, M. H. & Tupper, W. J.
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Improved coolant backup 100-B, D, F, DR, H and C areas design study

Description: Preliminary engineering studies have indicated the need for modifications and improvements to the reactor coolant backup systems of the old areas in order to provide adequate safety of operation at power levels programmed for the future. These evaluations of the coolant backup systems were based on the recently adopted reactor cooling safety criteria. It was concluded that the secondary coolant systems would be adequate in capacity and reliability for the proposed future operating conditions ex… more
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Schack, M. H. & Tupper, W. J.
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Use of Silicon Surface-Barrier Counters in Fast-Neutron Detection and Spectroscopy

Description: A neutron-sensitive semiconductor counter was constructed by depositing a thin layer of Li/sup 6/F between two silicon surface-barrier counters. Neutrons are detected by observing the alpha + T pair resulting from the Li/sup 6/(n, alpha )T reaction; pulses from the two counters are added, and the sum pulse is amplified and recorded on a multichannel analyzer. Since the sandwich geometry permits simultaneous detection of both reaction products, the magnitude of the resulting sum pulse is proport… more
Date: May 31, 1960
Creator: Love, T. A. & Murray, R. B.
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THERMAL STRESS TESTING OF SM-2 FUEL ELEMENTS. Interim Technical Report for January 1, 1959 to January 1, 1960

Description: Thermal stress testing was performed on two fuel plates, one cut from a brazed SM-1 dummy fuel element and the other from a TIG Welded SM-2 reference element. The test specimens were subjected to transverse temperature differences of up to 200 deg F, and distortion and strain at various locations were measured. The effect of the thermal stress was to increase the amplitude of original distortions. Adddtional distortions due to thermal stress were proportional to temperature differential and to … more
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Christenson, J.A.
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An Evaluation of Data on Nuclear Carbides

Description: Data on the properties, constitution, compatibility, radiation behavior, fabrication, preparation, storage, and handling of uranium, thorium, and plutonium carbides are reviewed. 187 references. (C.J.G.)
Date: May 31, 1960
Creator: Rough, F.A. & Chubb, W. eds.
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Chemical Engineering Division Summary Report for January, February, March 1960

Description: Chemical-Metalluaical Processing. A direct-cycle fuelreprocessing plant using pyrometallurgical procedures is being designed as part of the Experimental Breeder Reactor No. II project. The reduction of uranium oxide was investigated, using pure Mg and solntions of Mg in Zn and Cd. Cadinium solntions of U were shown to be stable in Types 405 and 410 stainless steel containers at temperatures up to 550 deg C. The liquid metal corrosion loop in which a U-Mg--Cd alloy is being circulated at 550 deg… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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METALLURGY DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1959

Description: Engineering Metallurgy. Investigations were made on the following: development programs for Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 2 (EBR-II); fabrication of care and blanket components for Argonne Fast Source Reactor (AFSR); fabrication of spiked fuel rods for Experimental Boiling Water Reactor (EBWR) (Core lA); fuel for Transient Test Reactor Facility (TREAT); fuel elements for Experimental Breeder Reactor No. 1 (EBR-I) (Mark-IV); canning of plutonium loading for Zero Power Reactor No. 3 (ZPR-III);… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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DEVELOPMENT OF PLUTONIUM BEARING FUEL MATERIALS. Progress Report for January 1 through March 31, 1960

Description: Construction of the NUMEC Plutonium Facility was essentially completed. Methods for the preparation of Pu, U, and Th oxides of high purity and the fabrication of these materials into fuel shapes is discussed. (For preceding period see NUMEC-P-10.) (W.L.H.)
Date: October 31, 1960
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RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS DIVISION SEMIANNUAL REPORT FOR JULY THROUGH DECEMBER 1959

Description: An investigation of the emission spectrum from radiation-daniaged xylene led to the conclusion that no gross corrections are needed for xylene when used as a scintillation solvent. Data are included from measurements of nonradioactive energy transfer in p-xylene and diphenyloxazole organic scintillation solutions. Measurements were made of the energy resolution of a twinscintillation fast neutron spectrometer. Accurate values of electron drift velocity in purified noble gases and nitrogen were … more
Date: October 31, 1960
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PHYSICS DIVISION SUMMARY REPORT FOR APRIL-MAY 1960

Description: A new method for the determination of the spins of neutron resonances from capture gamma-ray spectra is described. A study of the resonance levels of Na/sup 24/ was completed up to 860 kev. The levels were analyzed up to 630 kev and the distribution of the angular momenta, neutron widths, and level spacings is given. The study of the levels of F/sup 20/, and of lithium (present in the LiF sample), was started wd data were obtained up to 280 kev. The "full" condition of a liquid-nitrogen cold tr… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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Particle Accelerator Division Summary Report for May 1959 Through March 1960

Description: The procurement status of the ring magnet power supply is given. The effects of the magnet voltage regulation method on the power requirements, the r- f accelerating voltage, and the number of accelerating gaps are summarized. Harmonics of the power supply are calculated. Correlation of synchrotron osclllation frequencies to harmonic flux densities is made. The effect of duration DELTA t of flat topping on the motor and flywheel requirements under different conditions is calculated. Arc-back ex… more
Date: October 31, 1960
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Applied Mathematics Division Summary Report for July 1, 1959 Through June 30, 1960

Description: A summary of each computer program initiated during the report period together with code symbols indicating the extent to which information concerning the program is readily available are given. Programs previously reported are included if changes were made or additional information concerning them was placed in the program library. Abstracts of 704 newsletters and GEORGE bulletins are presented. (For preceding period see ANL-6089.) (W.D.M.)
Date: October 31, 1960
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