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Evaluation of the radionuclide concentrations in soil and plants from the 1975 terrestrial survey of Bikini and Eneu Islands

Description: In June 1975 a radiological survey was conducted of the terrestrial environment of Bikini and Eneu islands (Bikini Atoll) to evaluate the potential radiation dose to the returning Bikini population. In this report, we present measurements of the radionuclide concentration in soil profiles and in dominant species of edible and nonedible, indicator plants. The use of these data to derive relationships to predict the plant uptake of radionuclides from soil is described. Approximately 620 soil and … more
Date: January 21, 1977
Creator: Colsher, C. S.; Robison, W. L. & Gudiksen, P. H.
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PWR blowdown heat transfer separate-effects program data evaluation report: system response for thermal-hydraulic test facility test series 100

Description: Selected reduced instrument responses and analyses of the indicated phenomena are presented for Thermal-Hydraulic Test Facility (THTF) test series 100, which is part of the PWR Blowdown Heat Transfer Separate-Effects Program. The objective of the program is to investigate the thermal-hydraulic phenomena that govern the energy transfer and transport processes occurring during a postulated loss-of-coolant accident in a pressurized-water reactor system. Comparisons are made between the trends indi… more
Date: October 21, 1977
Creator: Hedrick, R. A.; Craddick, W. G.; Turnage, K. G. & Hyman, C. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Properties of Kel F-800 polymer

Description: Kel F-800 fluorocarbon polymer has been selected as the binder for the TATB explosive in the B77 bomb. Kel F-800 is a 3M copolymer derived from the monomers chlorotrifluorethylene (CTFE) and vinylidine fluoride (VF/sub 2/). To understand and define Kel F-800 in relation to its intended use, as well as to generate guidelines for controlling the WR material, a thorough evaluation of its properties and the expected variations from different production lots was made. The research showed that Kel F-… more
Date: July 21, 1977
Creator: Cady, W.E. & Caley, L.E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Sixty keV D/sup -/ beams using double charge-exchange system

Description: A D/sup -/ beam with current greater than 100 ma was accelerated to 60 kV. The beam, with pulse length 10 ms, was generated by charge-exchange in cesium vapor. The physics of generation, propagation at low energy, and acceleration is discussed.
Date: September 21, 1977
Creator: Hooper, E. B. Jr.; Anderson, O. A.; Orzechowski, T. J. & Poulsen, P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Seismic risk analysis for the Babcock and Wilcox facility, Leechburg, Pennsylvania

Description: The results of a detailed seismic risk analysis of the Babcock and Wilcox Plutonium Fuel Fabrication facility at Leechburg, Pennsylvania are presented. This report focuses on earthquakes; the other natural hazards, being addressed in separate reports, are severe weather (strong winds and tornados) and floods. The calculational method used is based on Cornell's work (1968); it has been previously applied to safety evaluations of major projects. The historical seismic record was established after… more
Date: October 21, 1977
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Seismic risk analysis for the Westinghouse Electric facility, Cheswick, Pennsylvania. [Plutonium fuel development facility]

Description: This report presents the results of a detailed seismic risk analysis of the Westinghouse Electric plutonium fuel development facility at Cheswick, Pennsylvania. This report focuses on earthquakes. The historical seismic record was established after a review of available literature, consultation with operators of local seismic arrays and examination of appropriate seismic data bases. Because of the aseismicity of the region around the site, an analysis different from the conventional closest app… more
Date: October 21, 1977
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FCHART Instruction Manual

Description: The FCHART program has been modified to include several versions and can be used easily in batch mode. Input data as well as output information can be saved from run to run. This manual assumes that the user has a general understanding of FCHART and a limited understanding of SUPERWYLBUR.
Date: April 21, 1977
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Process for cleaning and removal of sulfur compounds from low Btu gases. Quarterly summary report, April--June 1977

Description: In this phase of work the Process Development Unit is to be remodeled by incorporation of appropriate subsystems to permit operation in continuous process mode. The PDU will be operated for a period of time sufficient to demonstrate process viability. The modifications include the installation of ''Alonized'' pipe and equipment. A portion of the equipment to be ''Alonized'' was received from Alon Processing Inc. on June 27, 1977. The remainder of the order is expected about mid-July--some six w… more
Date: July 21, 1977
Creator: Moore, R. H.; Ham, D. G.; Mitchell, D. H. & Robertus, R. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Argonne Code Center numerical control postprocessor inventory

Description: A survey to identify numerical control postprocessors available at Department of Energy facilities is reported. The data are presented in the body of the report under the postprocessor identification. Information supplied includes the vendor name and address, the N/C and postprocessor languages, the machine tools and control unit supported, the computers used, and the identification of the DOE installation. The body of the report is followed by five indexes permitting users to refer to the post… more
Date: December 21, 1977
Creator: Vollink, S. (comp.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Determination of acceptable risk criteria for nuclear waste management

Description: The initial phase of the work performed during FY 1977 consisted of performing a ''scoping'' study to define issues, determine an optimal methodology for their resolution, and compile a data base for acceptable risk criteria development. The issues, spanning technical, psychological, and ethical dimensions, were categorized in seven major areas: (1) unplanned or accidental events, (2) present vs future risks, (3) institutional controls and retrievability, (4) dose-response mechanism and uncerta… more
Date: October 21, 1977
Creator: Cohen, J.J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Topical report on sources and systems for aquatic plant biomass as an energy resource

Description: Background information is documented on the mass cultivation of aquatic plants and systems design that is available from the literature and through consultation with active research scientists and engineers. The biology of microalgae, macroalgae, and aquatic angiosperms is discussed in terms of morphology, life history, mode of existence, and ecological significance, as they relate to cultivation. The requirements for growth of these plants, which are outlined in the test, suggest that producti… more
Date: October 21, 1977
Creator: Goldman, J. C.; Ryther, J. H.; Waaland, R. & Wilson, E. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Data Director editor user's manual. [EDIT]

Description: EDIT allows the user to edit or create text, either interactively or in the batch mode. The text may be a source program, program data, or documents. Special provisions permit the creation or editing of APT source-language programs. EDIT processes ASCII files from any accessible Data Director library and outputs files to any such library as specified by the user.
Date: March 21, 1977
Creator: McGoldrick, P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preliminary three-dimensional potential flow simulation of a five-liter flask air injection experiment

Description: The preliminary results of an unsteady three-dimensional potential flow analysis of a five-liter flask air injection experiment (small-scale model simulation of a nuclear reactor steam condensation system) are presented. The location and velocity of the free water surface in the flask as a function of time are determined during pipe venting and bubble expansion processes. The analyses were performed using an extended version of the NASA-Ames Three-Dimensional Potential Flow Analysis System (POT… more
Date: March 21, 1977
Creator: Davis, J. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Waste management analysis for the nuclear fuel cycle: parts I and II. Progress report for period ending March 31, 1977

Description: Preliminary evaluation of leaching, acid digestion, and fusion methods for actinide recovery from incinerator ash was begun. Cold ash from the fluidized bed incinerator was used as a stand-in for contaminated ash being prepared. Solubilization of ash was used as the measure of method efficiency. Fusion with basic fluxes appears to be most promising both with respect to actinide recovery efficiency and minimum impact on waste volume and form. Evaluation was begun of methods and recycle preparati… more
Date: September 21, 1977
Creator: Thompson, G. H.; Cash, D. L.; Childs, E. L.; Navratil, J. D.; Martella, L. L. & Plock, C. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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LMFBR safety. 4. Review of current issues and bibliography of literature (1974--1975)

Description: This report discusses the current status of liquid-metal fast breeder reactor (LMFBR) development and one of the principal safety issues, a hypothetical core-disruptive accident (HCDA). Bibliographic information on worldwide LMFBRs relative to the development of the breeder reactor as a safe source of nuclear power is presented for the period 1974 through 1975. The bibliography consists of approximately 1554 abstracts covering early research and development and operating experiences leading up … more
Date: March 21, 1977
Creator: Buchanan, J. R. & Keilholtz, G. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Drywell pressurization test for the NRC 1/5 scale pressure suppression experiment

Description: A drywell pressurization test was conducted at LLL on February 1, 1977, as part of the NRC /sup 1///sub 5/ scale pressure suppression experiment. A series of four test runs were completed with predicted initial drywell pressurization rates of 14.0, 18.6, 23.0, and 26.0 psi/sec (96.5, 128, 159, and 179 kPa/sec). Each test run consisted of charging various combinations of bottles with nitrogen under high pressure, evacuating the drywell to /sup 1///sub 5/ atmosphere, and opening a valve between t… more
Date: February 21, 1977
Creator: Altenbach, T. J. & Pitts, J. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Survey of large-scale isotope applications: nuclear technology field

Description: A preliminary literature survey of potential large-scale isotope applications was made according to topical fields; i.e., nuclear, biological, medical, environmental, agricultural, geological, and industrial. Other than the possible expansion of established large-scale isotope applications such as uranium, boron, lithium, and hydrogen, no new immediate isotope usage appears to be developing. Over the long term a change in emphasis for isotope applications was identified which appears to be more… more
Date: January 21, 1977
Creator: Dewitt, R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Photometric determination of 1,3,5-triamino-2,4, 6-trinitrobenzene (TATB) in dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)

Description: The molar absorbanceted by the RSI/TRANCO finite-element computer code and results obtained by ORNL personnel for the Lyons, Kansas site. A determination of the transient temperature field for the room and pillar configuration that is proposed for the New Mexico pilot-plant site is included along with an analysis of the thermoelastic stress distribution in the near-field vicinity of the sleeve-waste container at the New Mexico pilot-plant site. (JRD)
Date: July 21, 1977
Creator: Selig, W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Safe explosives for shaped charges

Description: It was demonstrated that high-performance shaped charges could be developed using as the explosive charge mixtures of ingredients that are not, by themselves, considered explosives. At least one of the ingredients needed to be a liquid, stored separately, that could be quickly injected into the shaped charge cavity to generate the active explosive. Precision copper shaped charge cones in diameters of 65.2, 83.8, and 100.2 mm (about 2.6, 3.3, and 4.0 in.) were obtained and appropriate hardware w… more
Date: January 21, 1977
Creator: Scribner, K. J. & Davis, J. O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tritium waste control project. Progress report: July--September 1976. [Tritiated liquid waste decontamination; tritium fixation package]

Description: The tritium effluent control project to reduce emissions at Mound Laboratory and its application to liquid wastes are described. Research progress reported includes increasing the power of the Nd:YAG laser for detritiating voluminous wastes by molecular photoexcitation, and analysis of gas produced from tritiated water and octane. (DLC)
Date: February 21, 1977
Creator: Anderson, H. F. & Kershner, C. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hydrogen isotope exchange in metal hydride columns

Description: Several metal hydrides were shown to act as chromatographic media for hydrogen isotopes. The procedure was to equilibrate a column of hydride with flowing hydrogen, inject a small quantity of tritium tracer, and observe its elution behavior. Characteristic retention times were found. From these and the extent of widening of the tritium band, the heights equivalent to a theoretical plate could be calculated. Values of around 1 cm were obtained. The following are the metals whose hydrides were st… more
Date: November 21, 1977
Creator: Wiswall, R.; Reilly, J.; Bloch, F. & Wirsing, E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Semiconductor grade, solar silicon purification project. Technical quarterly report No. 8, 1 October 1977--31 December 1977. Motorola report No. 2257/8

Description: The technical progress reported in the current quarterly report can be divided into five task areas. They are as follows: (1) Spectroscopic Analysis and Characterization of the (SiF/sub 2/)/sub x/ Polymer and Si/sub x/F/sub y/ Homologues. Preliminary analysis utilizing N.M.R., T.G.A., D.S.C. and Mass Spec. are consistent with both the (SiF/sub 2/)/sub x/ polymer and Si/sub x/F/sub y/ homologues being nearly identical in chemical composition (mainly SiF/sub 2/ group in long chain polymers or cyc… more
Date: December 21, 1977
Creator: Ingle, William M.; Chaney, Robert; Thompson, Stephen; Rosler, Dick & Jackson, John
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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