This monthly report details research and engineering operation activities of the Irradiation Processing Department for the month of September 1965.

The raw materials and fabrication procedures employed in preparing thirty two zirconium alloy compositions for evaluation as described in GEAP-3979 are reported. Considerations involved in the extension of reported laboratory procedures to larger scale production are discussed.

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This report addresses the Work Incentive (WIN) program

In the bombardment of materials with heavy particles a large amount of energy can be deposited in a very small region by a primary knock-on atom and the local atomic arrangement can be thereby drastically disrupted. Various measurements of physical properties of such irradiated materials indicate the presence of distributions of defects which are removed in a step-like manner by annealing. One of the more interesting physical property changes accompanying fast particle irradiation is the attendant change in mechanical properties of irradiated crystals. The defect which is responsible for the mechanical property changes of irradiated crystals is only removed at high temperatures, temperatures coresponding to self diffusion. This observation, as well as others, has led to the model of a depleted zone as being responsible for the changes of mechanical properties of irradiated crystals. A depleted zone is envisioned as a region of crystal where a high local concentration of point defects exists - a belt of interstitials surrounding a multiply connected complex of vacancy clusters. We would like to present here some evidence which lends support to the existence of such defects.

aluminum has been considered as a material for cladding fuel elements to be used in reactors cooled by high-temperature recirculating water. Aluminum is abundant, chap, has a relatively low cross section for thermal neutrons, and is readily fabricated into complex shapes. For these reasons, it appears that the use of aluminum rather than steel, Zircaloy or other candidate materials for fuel element cladding, would result in considerable savings in operating expense. The actual economics will of course depend on specific factors such as core materials and design of the reactor/. Aluminum appears particularly attractive for cladding the cores of aluminum-plutonium alloy proposed for the Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor since, in this case, the physical characteristics of the core and cladding would be practically identical.

This report itemizes the irradiations performed by Testing and Irradiation Services for Battelle-Northwest. It lists the materials being irradiated, awaiting disposition and material shipped during the report period. The data are given in table form. Information consists of: TISR No.; request number; target material; piece number; operating time; CMK absorbed; charge date; location; exposure to date-NVT; discharge, date and time; and shipping date.

This document presents details about the status of irradiations performed by Fuel and Target Irradiation Technology for BNW as of November 30, 1969.

This report itemizes the irradiations performed by Testing and Irradiation Services for Battelle-Northwest. It lists the material being irradiated, awaiting disposition and material shipped during the report period. Data are given table form. An explanation of the various columns in the report is given.

To provide flow increases in excess of the current water plant capacities at the old reactors, a short-range water modification program has been proposed by Facilities Engineering Section. The proposed program outlined by Facilities Engineering Section includes increased 181 and 183 building pumping capacity at B, D, and H areas, a new filter for F area, and larger impellers for the 190 building pumps at H area. It has been estimated that beneficial use for this proposed increased water plant capability can be obtained by the late fall of calendar year 1962 if prompt project approval can be obtained. In order to obtain an economic benefit from the proposed water plant capacity increases, methods of increasing flow through the reactor must be devised. Initially, various publications discussing this project inferred that rear Parker fitting reaming and installation of larger diameter rear-face pigtails were the only methods by which reactor flow increases could be economically justified. Hence, initially, acceptance of the short-range modification program appeared dependent on Parker fitting reaming and larger rear-face pigtails. Since the possibility of these two modifications will require further investigation, it is desirable to briefly explore alternate methods for increasing reactor flow so that the acceptance …

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Early in December 1963 eighteen natural uranium columns were discharged from C Reactor. Fifteen (15) of these columns contained alternately charged HDS (test) and AlSi (control) fuel elements in the downstream half (positions 1--16); two columns were charged full length with HDS material; and one column was charged full length with AlSi material. All canned pieces were nominally C5NS dimensions except that the HDS pieces were slightly longer than the standard AlSi pieces. Uranium fabrication history, through heat treatment, was controlled ad equivalent for both test (HDS) and control (AlSi) material. For these eighteen columns average exposure was {approximately}960 Mwd/ton, average tube power was {approximately}1125 kw, and average tube outlet temperature was {approximately}100 C. Two striped charges were discharged in September 1963 @ 370 Mwd/ton. This report presents results of the post-irradiation measurements that have been completed and analyzed as of this date. A second set of measurements for a portion of the material is being programmed.

This report presents an equation used for calculating the radii of non-spherical cavities formed by underground nuclear explosions.

A repeatable technique for preparation of thin, self-supporting copper films has been developed at the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory in Livermore, California. The process, done in a vacuum chamber, involves evaporation of copper by electron bombardment, and deposition of the copper on a detergent-coast glass substrate. The copper film is later removed from the substrate by immersion in water.

A study was undertaken of means for rendering the plant less vulnerable to self-destruction with radioactive contamination spread. It was concluded that the only course of action was to totally discharge the reactors and provide water cooling flow by gravity to the reactor storage basins. This report reviews the technical considerations involved in determining the feasibility of the course of action with emphasis on assuring basin integrity.

This is a report of work completed during the period October 1, 1961, to December 31, 1961. The Program fuel element was completed and assembled. After extensive analysis, it was concluded that the fuel was satisfactory for use in the Program.

An estimate was made of the beam hole currents to be expected from both the radial and tangential beam holes in the present HFIR design. The angular fluxes required for these calculation were determined by an 18-group, S8 transport calculation (SNG reactor code). Both type beam holes produced thermal neutron currents of 7.5 x 10^10 neutrons/cm^2 sec. at a power level of 100 Mw. The nonthermal component of the beam current was 7.0 x 10^10 and 4.5 x 10^10 neutrons/cm^2 -sec for the radial and tangential holes, respectively.

A significant portion of the planned production.gain expected from the FY 60 Reactor Plant Improvement Program was directly related to overboring the existing graphite channels. The overbore contemplated was a modest 200 mil enlargement (which would not require enlarging the reactor shield penetrations) at those reactors which were the last to require tube replacement. This was all that appeared feasible in view of the developmental work which had been accomplished at the time the program was prepared. Recent studies have confirmed that large incentives exist for overboring the reactor process channels approximately 500 mils in the C and 5 old reactors. Conservative estimates of the incentives for overboring indicate a payout period of about two years for the proposed work based on an increase in plutonium production of 15--18% derived from increased conversion ratio, and a reduction in plant unit cost. The proposal to overbore the graphite channels approximately 500--550 mils in one or more of the present Hanford reactors will require fuel elements about 0.5 inch larger in diameter than the present I&E fuel elements. Since there is only limited experience at HAPO in fabrication and irradiation of large diameter fuel elements, parallel development of large fuel elements is …

In a continuation of the study of the properties of the φ meson we have roughly doubled the available data on the φ production via the reactions [equations were not transcribed]. The data discussed here was obtained in the Brookhaven National 20" Hydrogen Bubble Chamber exposed at a separated beam of K- of 2.24 Gev/c.

The efficiency of multiple traversal targets is defined as the probability that a proton dies by making a nuclear collision in the target rather than by hitting the limit of the synchrotron aperture. The efficiencies of Be, Al, Cu, and Pb targets are shown for 15 and 30-Bev protons in the Brooknaven AGS. Beryllium was found to be the most efficient. (M.C.G.)

This report discusses the alternating gradient synchrotron at Brookhaven National Laboratory and provides a preliminary discussion on experiences to date and experiments in progress.

Photocopy of a report addressed to Chief Jesse E. Curry of the Dallas Police Department. The report, which was submitted by detective W. P. Gannaway, states that Eva Grant has contributed to the School of Jewish Studies in New York City, New York several times. The school is reported to be a "Communist Front."

Criminal intelligence report written by J. R. Revill and submitted to W. P. Gannaway of the Secret Service Bureau. The report states that in preparation for President Kennedy's visit to Dallas, Texas, the Criminal Intelligence Section kept members of extremist groups under surveillance. Active groups in Dallas included (among others) the KKK, the Indignant White Citizens Council, National States Rights Party, and Black Muslims. Members of the Indignant White Citizens Council were seen outside of the Dallas Trade Mart on November 22nd and arrested. These individuals were: Bobby Joiner, Raymond Lee Joiner, Roy Eugene Joiner, Gary Dwayne Joiner, Gene Audra Guinn, and William Lee Cummings.