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Hot-gas cleanup system model development. Volume I. Final report

Description: This two-volume report summarizes the state of the art in performance modeling of advanced high-temperature, high-pressure (HTHP) gas cleanup devices. Volume I contains the culmination of the research effort carried over the past 12 months and is a summary of research achievements. Volume II is the user's manual for the computer programs developed under the present research project. In this volume, Section 2 presents background information on pressurized, fluidized-bed combustion concepts, a de… more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Ushimaru, K.; Bennett, A. & Bekowies, P.J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Scaling neutron absorbed dose distributions from one medium to another

Description: Central axis depth dose (CADD) and off-axis absorbed dose ratio (OAR) measurements were made in water, muscle and whole skeletal bone TE-solutions, mineral oil and glycerin with a clinical neutron therapy beam. These measurements show that, for a given neutron beam quality and field size, there is a universal CADD distribution at infinity if the depth in the phantom is expressed in terms of appropriate scaling lengths. These are essentially the kerma-weighted neutron mean free paths in the medi… more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Awschalom, M.; Rosenberg, I. & Ten Haken, R.K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hot-gas cleanup system model development. Volume II. Final report

Description: Under Contract to the Department of Energy (DOE) through the Morgantown Energy Technology Center (METC), Flow Industries, Inc., has developed computer models to simulate the physical performance of five hot-gas cleanup devices for pressurized, fluidized-bed combustion (PFBC), combined-cycle power plants. Separate cost models have also been developed to estimate the cost of each device. The work leading to the development of these models is described in Volume I of this report. This volume conta… more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Ushimaru, K.; Bennett, A. & Bekowies, P.J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Technological implications of SNAP reactor power system development on future space nuclear power systems

Description: Nuclear reactor systems are one method of satisfying space mission power needs. The development of such systems must proceed on a path consistent with mission needs and schedules. This path, or technology roadmap, starts from the power system technology data base available today. Much of this data base was established during the 1960s and early 1970s, when government and industry developed space nuclear reactor systems for steady-state power and propulsion. One of the largest development progra… more
Date: November 16, 1982
Creator: Anderson, R.V.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Synthetic fuel aromaticity and staged combustion

Description: Samples of middle and heavy SRC-II distillates were distilled into 50 C boiling point range fractions. These were characterized by measurements of their molecular weight, elemental analysis and basic nitrogen content and calculation of average molecular structures. The structures typically consisted of 1 to 3 aromatic rings fused to alicyclic rings with short, 1 to 3 carbon aliphatic side chains. The lower boiling fractions contained significant amounts (1 atom/molecule) of oxygen while the hea… more
Date: November 15, 1982
Creator: Longanbach, J. R.; Chan, L. K. & Levy, A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Update of neutron dose yields as a function of energy for protons and deuterons incident on beryllium targets

Description: Neutron absorbed dose yields (absorbed dose rates per unit incident current on targets at a given SAD or SSD) increase with incident charged particle energy for both protons and deuterons. Analyses of neutron dose yield versus incident particle energy have been performed for both deuterons and protons. It is the purpose of this report to update those analyses by pooling all of the more recent published results and to reanalyze the trend of yield, Y, versus incident energy, E, which in the past … more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Ten Haken, R.K.; Awschalom, M. & Rosenberg, I.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Radiological and Environmental Research Division Annual Report: Part 2, Center for Human Radiobiology, July 1981-June 1982

Description: Annual report of the Argonne National Laboratory Radiological and Environmental Research Division regarding activities related to the Center for Human Radiobiology. This report discusses studies on the health effects of radium.
Date: November 1982
Creator: Rowland, R. E.; Stehney, A. F. & Rundo, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Thermal Behavior of Fine-Grained Soils

Description: Report issued by the National Bureau of Standards over thermal tests conducted on soil samples. The results of the laboratory tests are discussed. This report includes tables, illustrations, photographs.
Date: November 1982
Creator: Salomone, Lawrence A.; Kovacs, William D. & Wechsler, Herbert
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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On the Density Oscillations of a Warm Particle Bunch

Description: The density oscillations of warm particle bunches is investigated theoretically. Two different mathematical approaches are employed to derive the basic equation describing density oscillations; one is a fluid approach and the second is a more general Green1s function formulation. The motion is analyzed in first order perturbation theory where it is shown, under the assumption of no degeneracy, that there are only stable oscillations. Second order perturbation theory gives damping of the motion.… more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Channell, P. J.; Sessler, A. M. & Wurtele, J. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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3 mm Anisotropy Measurement: On the Quadrupole Component in theCosmic Background Radiation

Description: We have mapped the large-scale anisotropy in the cosmic background radiation at 3 mm wavelength using a liquid-helium-cooled balloon-borne radiometer sensitive enough to detect the dipole in one gondola rotation (1 minute). Statistical errors on the dipole and quadrupole components are below 0.1 mK with less than 0.1 m K galactic contribution. We find a dipole consistent with previous measurements but disagree with recent quadrupole reports. The measurement is also useful in searching for spect… more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Lubin, Philip M.; Epstein, Gerald L. & Smoot, George F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Solar Thermal Conversion

Description: The thermal conversion process of solar energy is based on well-known phenomena of heat transfer (Kreith 1976). In all thermal conversion processes, solar radiation is absorbed at the surface of a receiver, which contains or is in contact with flow passages through which a working fluid passes. As the receiver heats up, heat is transferred to the working fluid which may be air, water, oil, or a molten salt. The upper temperature that can be achieved in solar thermal conversion depends on the in… more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Kreith, F. & Meyer, R. T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Physics of laser fusion. Volume IV. The future development of high-power solid-state laser systems

Description: Solid state lasers, particularly neodymium glass systems, have undergone intensive development during the last decade. In this paper, we review solid state laser technology in the context of high-peak-power systems for inertial confinement fusion. Specifically addressed are five major factors: efficiency, wavelength flexibility, average power, system complexity, and cost; these factors today limit broader application of the technology. We conclude that each of these factors can be greatly impro… more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Emmett, J. L.; Krupke, W. F. & Trenholme, J. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Beam-tracking studies with RINGBEARER II

Description: This report presents results from the RINGBEARER II linearized monopole/dipole particle simulation for an intense relativistic electron beam propagating in a gas near three types of channels: (1) pre-existing conductivity, (2) density, and (3) density with pre-existing conductivity. Comparisons are made with earlier analytic results for the initial conditions for the pre-existing conductivity channel.
Date: November 22, 1982
Creator: Masamitsu, J. A.; Yu, S. S. & Chambers, F. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Reliability-economics analysis models for photovoltaic power systems. Volume 1

Description: This report describes the development of modeling techniques to characterize the reliability, availability, and maintenance costs of photovoltaic power systems. The developed models can be used by designers of PV systems in making design decisions and trade-offs to minimize life-cycle energy costs.
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Stember, L. H.; Huss, W. R. & Bridgman, M. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Computer studies of multiple-quantum spin dynamics

Description: The excitation and detection of multiple-quantum (MQ) transitions in Fourier transform NMR spectroscopy is an interesting problem in the quantum mechanical dynamics of spin systems as well as an important new technique for investigation of molecular structure. In particular, multiple-quantum spectroscopy can be used to simplify overly complex spectra or to separate the various interactions between a nucleus and its environment. The emphasis of this work is on computer simulation of spin-system … more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Murdoch, J.B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fast multichannel analog storage system

Description: A Multichannel Analog Storage System based on a commercial 32-channel parallel in/serial out (PISO) analog shift register is described. The basic unit is a single width CAMAC module containing 512 analog cells and the associated logic for data storage and subsequent readout. At sampling rates of up to 30 MHz the signals are strobed directly into the PISO. At higher rates signals are strobed into a fast presampling stage and subsequently transferred in block form into an array of PISO's. Samplin… more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Freytag, D.R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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SUPERGLASS. Engineering field tests - Phase 3. Production, market planning, and product evaluation for a high-thermal-performance insulating glass design utilizing HEAT MIRROR transparent insulation. Final report

Description: HEAT MIRROR transparent window insulation consists of a clear polyester film two mils (.002'') thick with a thin, clear low-emissivity (.15) coating deposited on one side by state-of-the-art vacuum deposition processes. This neutral-colored invisible coating reflects long-wave infrared energy (heat). When mounted by being stretched with a 1/2'' air-gap on each side of the film, the resulting unit reduces heat loss by 60% compared to dual insulating glass. Southwall Corporati… more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Tilford, C L
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fracture detection in crystalline rock using ultrasonic reflection techniques: Volume 1

Description: This research was initiated to investigate using ultrasonic seismic reflection techniques to detect fracture discontinuities in a granitic rock. Initial compressional (P) and shear (SH) wave experiments were performed on a 0.9 {times} 0.9 {times} 0.3 meter granite slab in an attempt to detect seismic energy reflected from the opposite face of the slab. It was found that processing techniques such as deconvolution and array synthesis could improve the standout of the reflection event. During the… more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Palmer, S.P. (Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA))
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Health and environmental research. Quarterly report, April 1-June 30, 1982

Description: Progress is reported in procurement of necessary equipment and supplies for determination of the effects of particulates on organ cultures of the respiratory system. A literature reviewed identified trachea organ cultures as the organ of greatest exposure and susceptibility to induced injury and disease. Cultures of rat trachea and lung explants have been maintained for a 2 week period. (PSB)
Date: November 1, 1982
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Effects of petroleum-reservoir conditions on oil recovery by carbon dioxide injection

Description: Several petroleum reservoir conditions were evaluated to determine their effects on oil recovery by CO/sub 2/ injection. The conditions studied were reservoir temperature, reservoir pressure, and CO/sub 2/ slug injection size. With constant pressure, the reservoir temperature was varied from 75/sup 0/ to 130/sup 0/F, and optimum oil recovery was obtained at a temperature near the critical temperature of CO/sub 2/ (87.8/sup 0/F). When the temperature was held constant and the reservoir pressure … more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Comberiati, J.R. & Zammerilli, A.M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Some aspects of superconducting accelerator design

Description: The performance of an accelerator can be characterized by the efficiency with which electrical energy, the minimumm energy needed to generate a given beam voltage. The current accelerator improvement program at SLAC aims at raising the beam voltage to 50 GV which will use 240 klystrons each capable of producing a pulse 5 ..mu..s in length at a peak power of 36 MW. The Linear Collider requires 50 MW klystrons to achieve 60 GV which will raise the concomittant power consumption to 32.3 MW. We sho… more
Date: November 1, 1982
Creator: Farkas, Z. D. & St. Lorant, S. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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