We investigate a new mechanism, the two-energy-stream cyclotron instability, for fast ions (e.g., fusion products) to drive electrostatic waves and to slow down. The instability comes from a relativistic effect, which dominates conventional phase overtaking as the axial phase velocity exceeds the speed of light. Both a single particle model and a dispersion relation are developed in order to illuminate the physics insights and scaling laws. We present numerical results and discuss nonlinear processes. The mechanism is essential for the dynamics of the fast ions in both D-D and D-T devices.

This report describes polarized lepton-nucleus scattering; and muonium research.

The changes made to the Coal Cleaning Simulator during this period were mostly aimed at correcting problems found during the flowsheet validations. one modification was made to the washability interpolation. Prior to interpolation, the feed size distribution is preprocessed by a subroutine which resets the size intervals. That subroutine was changed to ensure that standard screen sizes be used for the size intervals, with only the topsize being the actual user specified size limit. This should prevent problems such as the size range being much wider than that provided by the user (previously, this subroutine would add fine size intervals to the input size range, in some cases). Another change made was the modification of the heavy media cyclone water balance algorithm. Because of the internal calculations of both the amount of media and makeup water required, the water balance was not being made correctly in the case where a feed that was too dilute. The report writer for this model was also modified in order to correctly label the material balances reported. Other changes made were the addition of fifteen coals to the Coal Property Databank, and the referencing of utilities in the screen cost models for operating cost …

The changes made to the Coal Cleaning Simulator during this period were mostly aimed at correcting problems found during the flowsheet validations. one modification was made to the washability interpolation. Prior to interpolation, the feed size distribution is preprocessed by a subroutine which resets the size intervals. That subroutine was changed to ensure that standard screen sizes be used for the size intervals, with only the topsize being the actual user specified size limit. This should prevent problems such as the size range being much wider than that provided by the user (previously, this subroutine would add fine size intervals to the input size range, in some cases). Another change made was the modification of the heavy media cyclone water balance algorithm. Because of the internal calculations of both the amount of media and makeup water required, the water balance was not being made correctly in the case where a feed that was too dilute. The report writer for this model was also modified in order to correctly label the material balances reported. Other changes made were the addition of fifteen coals to the Coal Property Databank, and the referencing of utilities in the screen cost models for operating cost …

We investigate a new mechanism, the two-energy-stream cyclotron instability, for fast ions (e.g., fusion products) to drive electrostatic waves and to slow down. The instability comes from a relativistic effect, which dominates conventional phase overtaking as the axial phase velocity exceeds the speed of light. Both a single particle model and a dispersion relation are developed in order to illuminate the physics insights and scaling laws. We present numerical results and discuss nonlinear processes. The mechanism is essential for the dynamics of the fast ions in both D-D and D-T devices.

We have previously reported the isomerization and hydrocracking of n-hexadecane and a n-C{sub 32} straight chain paraffin with a Pt/ZrO{sub 2}/SO{sub 4} catalyst at 170{degrees}C and 350 psig of hydrogen. This study has now been extended to the treatment of a Fisher-Tropsch wax with a carbon number range from C{sub 55}-C{sub 62}. The results reported in Table 1 show that the Pt/ZrO{sub 2}/SO{sub 4} catalyst is active for the isomerization and hydrocracking of this substrate. At an 88.6 wt% conversion level, an 86.1% selectivity to isoparaffins was achieved. The products consisted mainly of C{sub 4}-C{sub 9} and C{sub 10}-C{sub 14} fractions, suitable as gasoline and diesel fuels. A feed/catalyst ratio of 6:1 was used; there was no evidence of catalytic deactivation. The melted wax is viscous and there was a decrease in conversion with time, indicating that diffusion might be a limitation for chains of very high molecular weight.

This report describes polarized lepton-nucleus scattering; and muonium research.

We have previously reported the isomerization and hydrocracking of n-hexadecane and a n-C{sub 32} straight chain paraffin with a Pt/ZrO{sub 2}/SO{sub 4} catalyst at 170{degrees}C and 350 psig of hydrogen. This study has now been extended to the treatment of a Fisher-Tropsch wax with a carbon number range from C{sub 55}-C{sub 62}. The results reported in Table 1 show that the Pt/ZrO{sub 2}/SO{sub 4} catalyst is active for the isomerization and hydrocracking of this substrate. At an 88.6 wt% conversion level, an 86.1% selectivity to isoparaffins was achieved. The products consisted mainly of C{sub 4}-C{sub 9} and C{sub 10}-C{sub 14} fractions, suitable as gasoline and diesel fuels. A feed/catalyst ratio of 6:1 was used; there was no evidence of catalytic deactivation. The melted wax is viscous and there was a decrease in conversion with time, indicating that diffusion might be a limitation for chains of very high molecular weight.

Effects of the {alpha}-substitutions on the termini of the reactive diene unit of o-quinodimethanes revealed a non-concerted mechanism for furan-based and benzene-based o-quinodimethane (o-QDM) dimerizations. In section one, the coexistence of the cisoid and transoid transition states in the diradical formation step is evidenced by the stereochemistry of the dimers. In view of the results of the furan-based o-QDM dimerizauons, it is believed that the regioselectivity in the diradical cyclization step is controlled mainly by the interaction between the active sites on the furan moieties in the diradical ring closure step, not by the intemal bond rotations of the carbon chain of the diradical intermediate. In section two, it was found that the trend of the regioselectivity. along the size of the {alpha}-substituents, of benzene-based o-QDM dimerizations is opposite to that of the Diels-Alder reactions. On the basis of the trends, it is suggested that the Diels-Alder reaction mechanism of benzene-based o-QDM's is concerted while the dimerization mechanism of benzene-based o-QDM's is stepwise. Because of their similar activation parameters, it is proposed that the parent o-xylylene and other o-xylylenes dimerize via a similar two step, diradical mechanism.

A letter from Alan Levi regarding the finances of the Texas Human Rights Foundation and the services the finances provide.

Taiwan and Japan might seem to be two similar island economies when viewed from this side of the Pacific, but they are strikingly dissimilar. Over the twentieth century, their relationship with one another has shifted from colonial to mutual growth and recognition to the current anomaly of an intense economic interchange accompanied by severed diplomatic ties. Between Taiwan and Japan, the private sector is taking the lead in developing a relationship that is both mutually beneficial and strained.

Monthly report providing tabular statistical information about motor vehicle accidents in rural areas of Texas during 1992, with data broken out by various criteria including number of persons, locations, types of accidents, time of day, and other factors.

Semiannual report providing tabular statistical information about motor vehicle accidents in rural areas of Texas during 1992, with data broken out by various criteria including number of persons, locations, types of accidents, time of day, and other factors.

Semiannual report providing tabular statistical information about motor vehicle accidents in Texas during 1992, with data broken out by various criteria including number of persons, locations, types of accidents, time of day, and other factors.

Monthly report providing tabular statistical information about motor vehicle accidents in Texas during 1992, with data broken out by various criteria including number of persons, locations, types of accidents, time of day, and other factors.