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Outer annulus imbalance study: Mark I fuel

Description: Results of an investigation of fuel element outer annulus enthalpy imbalance are reported and analytical results of suggested methods to limit this imbalance are presented. Also included are comparisons of calculated and experimental enthalpy imbalance ratios along with other quantities. Results indicate that tightening fuel tolerances and clearances can substantially reduce the present outer annulus imbalance thereby increasing power capability. A basic pre-requisite to reduction of clearance … more
Date: April 26, 1966
Creator: Long, J. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Thoria target element failures

Description: The thoria program at Hanford was initiated in response to an order placed by the Atomic Energy Commission for the production of uranium-233 from the irradiation of thorium or thorium oxide (thoria). The initial orders called for approximately 130 kg U-233 and subsequent orders have since increased this figure. This report provides a brief history of the thoria program, an analysis of the thoria target element failures which occurred during the irradiation phase, and the significant changes in … more
Date: April 15, 1966
Creator: Bowles, K. C. & Schmidt, J. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Transfer measurement statistic derived from Purex processing measurements` quality control program, second half of 1965

Description: This report gives an analysis of the audit data obtained during the last half of 1965 at eight transfer stations: L9 plutonium product, K6 uranium product, F15 salt waste, D5 dissolved feed, F18 utility waste, G8 organic wash waste, R8 organic wash waste, and U3 laboratory waste. Two ways of improving the Purex quality control program are described.
Date: March 31, 1966
Creator: Hough, C. G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Probability of film boiling burnout

Description: The power of some SRP fuel assemblies is limited by the burnout safety factor (BOSF) in some applications. This power limitation is unnecessarily restrictive, because the current conservatism in predicting film boiling burnout is unusually large compared to that in predicting unstable flow in fuel assemblies. In the past, most SRP fuel assemblies operated at the flow instability limit and were far enough removed from burnout that a convenient and very conservative burnout limit system could be … more
Date: June 15, 1966
Creator: Towell, R. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Invention Report Process for Separation of Uranium Isotopes

Description: A new concept for separation of the isotopes of uranium has been developed. The invention consists of a new process with essentially no moving parts. The new process is called the Ionized Vapor Process and is described in this report.
Date: June 7, 1966
Creator: Brownell, L. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Chemical Processing Division monthly report, October 1966

Description: October performance of the plant production facilities was outstanding (915.2 tons U processed by Purex; 625.4 kg Pu separated by Redox/Purex). Redox processed three types of feed. Operation of incinerator furnace was resumed in Pu finishing processes. Capital cost estimates were prepared for several schemes for power reactor fuel reprocessing in Redox. Redox encased waste lines and line support system were found to be in good condition. H concentration in Redox dissolver off-gases occasionally… more
Date: November 21, 1966
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Radioactive contamination in liquid wastes discharged to ground at the separations facilities through December, 1965

Description: This document summarizes the amounts of radioactive contamination discharged to ground from chemical separations and laboratory facilities through December 1965. Detailed data for individual disposal sites are presented on a month-to-month basis for the period of January through December 1965. Previous publications of this series are listed in the bibliography and may be referred to for specific information on measurements and radioactivity totals prior to January 1965. Several changes in crib … more
Date: February 15, 1966
Creator: McMurray, B. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Comparison of upstream and downstream river temperatures, 1964--1965

Description: Heat discharged to the Columbia River in reactor cooling water is one of the more important pollutants from Hanford operations. The effect of this heat on river temperatures has been studied for several years, primarily because of the potential effect on the Columbia River fisheries. This document presents a summary of recent river temperature experience, with comparison data for a better perspective.
Date: April 8, 1966
Creator: Corley, J. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Pacific Northwest Laboratory monthly activities report, August 1966

Description: This document reports on: direct AEC sponsored programs (mainly Columbia River studies and exposure mechanisms), assistance to Douglas United Nuclear (production reactors), assistance to General Electric N-Reactor department, assistance to Isochem (processing), assistance to Hanford occupational health foundation, and technical assistance to Hanford Plant (environment, dosimetry).
Date: September 1, 1966
Creator: Paul, R. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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WSEP 30-Ton Liquid Transfer Cask: Design Criteria and Performance Tests

Description: Shipment of radioactive wastes in shielded transfer casks is a continuing practice between the 300 Area and the 200 Areas. However, the Waste Solidification Engineering Prototypes (WSEP) located in 324 Building, 300 Area, require the transfer of significant quantities of radioactive wastes. Two new 30-ton casks are being placed in service to accommodate the increased number of shipments. The purpose of this report is to document the design criteria, tests and calculations performed on the casks… more
Date: March 30, 1966
Creator: Cooley, C. R. & Spaeth, M. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preliminary design specifications for the compact weapon effects display system

Description: This report provides preliminary design and specification information to fabricate a compact Weapons Effects Display System. The system is capable of calculating and displaying the effects of thermal flux, radiation, and blast pressure from a nuclear weapon. EG&G was asked to evaluate analog computer logic of an existing Weapons Effects Display System (WEDS), make the necessary changes and develop preliminary specifications to fabricate a more compacted system. Also included was to design any n… more
Date: August 15, 1966
Creator: Wilson, A. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Research and development allocation

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Date: October 26, 1966
Creator: Dickeman, R. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Pacific Northwest Laboratory monthly activities report, July 1966

Description: Direct AEC sponsored programs report that: a new mathematical simulation model to handle reactor effluent dispersion was started, final arrangements were concluded for the proposed test of the effectiveness of activated carbon for inorganic ion removal at the Richland Water Plant, the whole body counter used to measure the burdens of radionuclides in Richland school children is being calibrated for persons of small size and with different weight to height ratios; controlled intake of oysters th… more
Date: August 1, 1966
Creator: Fawcett, S. L.; Albaugh, F. W. & Paul, R. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Process water treatment for reactor effluent activity control: Budget study

Description: The purpose of this study is to provide budgetary data for modifying and monitoring the present water treatment process at B, C, D, KE, and KW reactor plants to effect a reduction in the activity of the reactor effluent water discharged to the Columbia River. The study is subdivided into three parts: facilities for sodium silicate addition at each reactor water plant, on-plant facilities for the manufacture and supply of sodium silicate, and instrumentation for monitoring the water treatment pr… more
Date: February 25, 1966
Creator: Etheridge, E. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Composition of ending inventory, November 1966

Description: Submitted herewith are source and special nuclear material composition of ending inventory reports for the month of November 1966. The depleted uranium, enriched uranium, plutonium, enriched lithium, U-233, normal uranium, neptunium 237, plutonium 238, deuterium, tritium, and thorium compositions are all broken down.
Date: December 14, 1966
Creator: Budd, R. O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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200 Area monthly report, July 1966

Description: This report details 200 Area activities for the month of July 1966.
Date: August 9, 1966
Creator: Christy, J. T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Columbia River Cooling Program CY-1965

Description: The Columbia River Cooling Program basically consists of effecting a reduction in river temperature at the Hanford site during the summer season. The implementation of this program in recent years has been accomplished through the selective and controlled discharge of waste water at Grand Coulee Dam. The purpose of this report is to describe the river cooling program conducted in CY-1965 by Facilities Engineering personnel, and present the program results.
Date: April 15, 1966
Creator: Adachi, W. N. & Ballowe, J. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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River temperature cycling at 181-D

Description: Daily river temperature cycling has existed at reactor area river pumphouses from the beginning of operations. Of small account at first and due only to the daily air and solar radiation cycle, the phenomenon became significant with the initiation of daily river flow cycling at priest Rapids Dam to meet changing power generation requirements. The problem was compounded by the construction of the N reactor, placing a water intake and outfall at approximately half the previous distance between th… more
Date: May 13, 1966
Creator: Corley, J. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fast Flux Test Facility Fuel Handling System Group 40, fuel handling and radioactive maintenance objectives, requirements, and criteria

Description: This report discusses the objectives of the FFTF Fuel Handling and Radioactive Maintenance System Group which are: To remove and replace test components from the reactor core under a controlled environment to permit maximum acquisition and preservation of experimental data; to service and maintain the reactor core to enable maximum utilization of the irradiation capability of the facility; and to provide the radioactive maintenance capability consistent with the requirement for high plant facto… more
Date: October 12, 1966
Creator: Lenkersdorfer, H. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Surveillance photography. Technical memorandum L-164

Description: The surveillance photography of underground nuclear detonations at NTS was engineered by EG&G to furnish the following information on unexpected venting: (1) establish when, with respect to zero time, the venting occurred; (2) record the point or points of emission of the venting gases; (3) show the colors, if any, of the venting gases; (4) the direction of cloud travel; and (5) dimensions and volume of the cloud as a function of time. In addition, the film records provide a color documentary f… more
Date: August 25, 1966
Creator: Donovan, L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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