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Influence of the Doppler Effect on the Meltdown Accident

Description: The influence of the Doppler effect in the core disassembly process following a meltdown accident is examined with a Bethe-Tait type model in which the Doppler effect, as well as core disassembly, is considered in the reactor shutdown process. It is shown that a strong negative Doppler effect can radically reduce the explosive energy release in such an accident. (auth)
Date: November 18, 1963
Creator: Wolfe, B.; Friedman, N. & Riley, D.
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NPR; Tube to Nozzle Connection and Zircaloy-2 to Stainless Steel Tube Connection

Description: Zircaloy-2 tubing was successfully joined to austenetic and ferritic stainless steel tubing by fusion bonding. Tungsten inert gas welding was employed to join a flange to a pressure tube. This work was performed to help determine the design of pressure tubes of a pressure tube reactor.
Date: November 18, 1958
Creator: Smith, W. R. & Klepfer, H. H.
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Experimental Investigations of the Removal of Sodium Oxide From Liquid Sodium

Description: Experimental investigations were conducted to obtain additional information on the growth and characteristics of sodium oxide deposits in liquid sodium which could lead to system plugging. These investigations included the removal of sodium oxide from molten sodium by the cold trap method.
Date: January 18, 1960
Creator: Billuris, G.
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