Annual report of the Argonne National Laboratory Radiological and Environmental Research Division regarding activities related to ecology. This report discuses programs including a development project for microcosm screening systems, two initiatives in ecological modeling, and a program of field experiments for a national assessment of crop losses due to air pollution.

Quarterly report of the Argonne National Laboratory Chemical Engineering Division regarding activities related to properties and handling of radioactive materials, operation of nuclear reactors, and other relevant research.

Quarterly report of the Argonne National Laboratory Chemical Engineering Division regarding activities related to properties and handling of radioactive materials, operation of nuclear reactors, and other relevant research.

This paper describes a computational method for improving the accuracy of a given eigenvalue and its associated eigenvector. The method is analogous to iterative improvement for the solution of linear systems. An iterative algorithm using working precision arithmetic is applied to increase the accuracy of the eigenpair. The only extended precision computation is the residual calculation. The method is related to inverse iteration and to Newton's method applied to the eigenvalue problem.

The papers presented at the first annual workshop on ice storage for cooling applications by participants from the U.S. and Canada are summarized. Novel methods of preparing naturally frozen ice and storing it are described. Attention is given to technical and economic problems and related design considerations. Comparison is made with conventional air conditioning methods. Both industrial and residential applications are discussed with regard to cost.

"In recent years, the increasing sophistication of transmission electron microscope (TEM) studies of materials has necessitated more exacting methods of specimen preparation. The present report describes improved equipment and techniques for electropolishing and chemically polishing a wide variety of specimens. Many of the specimens used in developing or improving the techniques to be described were irradiated with heavy ions such as nickel or vanadium to study radiation damage. The high cost of these specimens increased the need for reproducible methods of initial preparation, postirradiaton processing, and final thinning for TEM examination. A technique was also developed to salvage specimens that had previously been thinned but were unusable for various reasons. Jet polishing is, in general, the method of choice for surface polishing, sectioning, and thinning. The older beaker electropolishing method is included in this report because it is inexpensive and simple, and gives some insight into how the more recent methods were developed. 29 figures, 8 tables. (ERA citation 07:004650)."--NTIS abstract.

Quarterly report discussing fuel cell research and development work at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL). This report describes efforts directed toward (1) investigating alternative concepts for components of molten carbonate fuel cell stacks and (2) improving our understanding of component behavior.

Abstract: A thermodynamic property formulation for ethylene, developed as a part of a joint industry-government project, is presented. The formulation includes an equation of state, vapor pressure equation, and equation for the ideal gas heat capacity. The coefficients were determined by a least squares fit of selected experimental data. Comparisons of property values calculated using the equation of state with measured values are given. The equation of state is not valid in the critical region (pc + 0.3 pc for temperatures of Tc + 0.05 Tc). Errors on the order of 20 percent for derived properties and 10 percent for density may be encountered near the critical point. Tables of the thermodynamic properties of ethylene for the liquid and vapor phases for temperatures from the freezing line to 450 K with pressures to 40 MPa are presented. The equation of state and its derivative and integral functions for calculating thermodynamic properties are included. Estimates of the accuracy of calculated properties are given. A guide for use of computer programs for the calculation of thermodynamic properties of ethylene with listings of subprograms and a sample program to illustrate the use and results of the program are included.

From abstract: Standard installation practices were developed to assist in assuring the effectiveness and safety of energy conservation measures installed under the Residential Conservation Service (RCS). They serve as mandatory standards under RCS but are recommended guides for all installations of the covered materials and products. The criteria are being used by DoE to develop training manuals for installers, inspectors, and energy auditors.

Second volume of a report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Sherbrooke quadrangle including maps documenting geophysical and geochemical data, as well as magnetic, ancillary and radiometric data.

Second volume of a report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Utica quadrangle including maps documenting geophysical and geochemical data, as well as magnetic, ancillary and radiometric data.

Second volume of a report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Lewiston quadrangle including maps documenting geophysical and geochemical data, as well as magnetic, ancillary and radiometric data.

Second volume of a report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Millinocket quadrangle including maps documenting geophysical and geochemical data, as well as magnetic, ancillary and radiometric data.

Second volume of a report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Ogdensburg quadrangle including maps documenting geophysical and geochemical data, as well as magnetic, ancillary and radiometric data.

Second volume of a report documenting a high-sensitivity airborne radiometric and magnetic survey of the Binghamton quadrangle including maps documenting geophysical and geochemical data, as well as magnetic, ancillary and radiometric data.

Abstract: This data report presents supplemental analytical results for 1328 stream sediment samples that were collected as part of the SRL-NURE reconnaissance in the National Topographic Map Series (NTMS) Williamsport 1 x 2 quadrangle. Results are reported for 23 elements (extractable U, Ag, As, Ba, Be, Ca, Co, Cr, Cu, K, Li, Mg, Mo, Nb, Ni, P, Pb, Se, Sn, Sr, W, Y, and Zn). Analyses are tabulated and displayed graphically on microfiche. Field data and neutron activation analysis (NAA) were open-filed in DPST-79-146-8 [GJBX-152(79)].

Final report analyzing aerial gamma ray and magnetic data in the Columbus quadrangle, including a detailed geologic summary, interpretation report, reduced scale copies of all maps and profiles, histograms, and statistical tables for the quadrangle.

Final report analyzing aerial gamma ray and magnetic data in the Detroit quadrangle, including a detailed geologic summary, interpretation report, reduced scale copies of all maps and profiles, histograms, and statistical tables for the quadrangle.

Data collected as part of the National Uranium Resource Evaluation (NURE) Program including laboratory data on waters and sediments as well as field data.

Data collected as part of hydrogeochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance for the Tularosa quadrangle, New Mexico including laboratory data on waters and sediments as well as field data.

Data collected as part of a report on the Clifton New Mexico quadrangle including laboratory data on waters and sediments as well as field data.

Data collected as part of Cheyenne quadrangle, Wyoming including laboratory data on waters and sediments as well as field data.

Data collected as part of hydrogeochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance for Ophir quadrangle, Alaska including laboratory and field data.

Data collected as part of a report on the Petersburg Quadrangle including laboratory data (pp. 25-40) as well as field data for waters (pp. 1-24).