As part of the overall study of the consequences of a hypothetical failure to scram following loss of pumping power, design requirements and preliminary concepts evaluation of an ex-vessel core catcher (EVCC) were performed. EVCC is the term applied to a class of devices whose primary objective is to provide a stable subcritical and coolable configuration within containment following a postulated accident in which it is assumed that core debris has penetrated the Reactor Vessel and Guard Vessel. Under these assumed conditions a set of functional requirements were developed for an EVCC and several concepts were evaluated. The studies were specifically directed toward the FFTF design considering the restraints imposed by the physical design and construction of the FFTF plant.

The chain of events leading to the wonld energy crisis is followed for each industrialized country and the effects that energy shortages are presenting and optiona that are available are identified. The Soviet Union has extensive oil and gas reserves and the USA has extensive fossil fuel reserves, but needs to develop technology for coal and shale. Western Europe has been dependent upon Middle East oil, but could develop their coal resources. Japan is dependent upon oil imports, and with the advanced prices of oil, the capital on that island needs to be used internally in improving living conditions. (MCW)

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Approximately 40 mixed oxide materials were prepared and characterized primarily as to their thermal expansion and meltingpoint behavior. Of particular interest were those materials which were stable, had melting points in excess of 1,400 deg C, and had low thermal expansions. (auth)

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This report evaluates the likely impact of cable technologies on Educational, Health, and Participatory Political Systems.

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This report provides an outline of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) a summary of Federal programs that relate to SIDS and SIDS research, and of the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Act of 1974.

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This report is on federal estate and gift taxes, including a general background on such taxes, legislative history, explanations of major provisions of current law, and major issues and proposals for change as related to federal estate and gift tax law.