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Full Power and Limited Endurance Test of the ML-1 Nuclear Power Plant (ANSOP 16625A) (open access)

Full Power and Limited Endurance Test of the ML-1 Nuclear Power Plant (ANSOP 16625A)

Report presenting "[t]he results of performance analyses of the ML-1 nuclear power plant based on the test data obtained during ANSOP 16625A" (p. v).
Date: September 1964
Creator: Aerojet-General Corporation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Solidification of High-Level Radioactive Fuel Reprocessing Wastes by Spray and Pot Calcination: Hot-Cell Pilot Plant Studies (open access)

Solidification of High-Level Radioactive Fuel Reprocessing Wastes by Spray and Pot Calcination: Hot-Cell Pilot Plant Studies

Report regarding the calcination of full level Purex and Redox waste carried out "in a remotely operated pilot plant consisting of a radiant-heat spray calciner and a pot calciner and their associated off-gas equipment" (p. 4). This contains details of the calcination, effects on the waste, and difficulties encountered.
Date: September 1964
Creator: Allemann, R. T.; Roberts, F. P. & Upson, U. L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Uranium Concentration Meter (open access)

Uranium Concentration Meter

From abstract; "Two basic instruments were developed for determining the concentration of uranium in solutions. Both instruments detect the gamma activity present in a sample solution, and interpret this analysis into direct presentation as parts per million."
Date: September 24, 1956
Creator: Arnett, Orville
System: The UNT Digital Library
Flow-Regime Transitions at Elevated Pressures in Vertical Two-Phase Flow (open access)

Flow-Regime Transitions at Elevated Pressures in Vertical Two-Phase Flow

Two-phase flow-regime transitions at elevated pressures for a single-component, trichloromonofluoromethane, were investigated for forced-circulation, upward flow in a vertical, rectangular conduit with internal dimensions of 0.380 by 1.050 inches.
Date: September 1965
Creator: Baker, James L. L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analog Computer Simulation of a Pulsed Extraction Column (open access)

Analog Computer Simulation of a Pulsed Extraction Column

Report describing "computer techniques used in the simulation and parameter determination, how the data were prepared for inclusion in the computer simulation, (and) methods used in presenting the results" (p. 3-4).
Date: September 1964
Creator: Benham, R. D. & Wilburn, N. P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Compendium of Information for Use in Controlling Radiation Emergencies: Including Lecture Notes from a Training Session at Idaho Falls, Idaho, February 12-14, 1958 (Revised) (open access)

A Compendium of Information for Use in Controlling Radiation Emergencies: Including Lecture Notes from a Training Session at Idaho Falls, Idaho, February 12-14, 1958 (Revised)

From introduction: This report is a summary of the lecture material in the training course held at Idaho Falls, Idaho, to familiarize members of radiological assistance teams with information helpful in the response to an unusual accident including release of radioactive materials to a populated environment.
Date: September 1960
Creator: Brodsky, Allen & Beard, G. Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Hybrid-Computer Program for Transient Temperature Calculations on TREAT Fast Reactor Safety Experiments (open access)

A Hybrid-Computer Program for Transient Temperature Calculations on TREAT Fast Reactor Safety Experiments

Report issued by the Argonne National Laboratory discussing a computer program used for fast reactor safety experiments. As stated in the summary, "this report gives a detailed description of a hybrid-computer program for calculating temperatures in a multi-region, axisymmetric, cylindrical configuration consisting of solid materials bounded by flowing coolant. Included is an explanation of the mathematical methods, together with a discussion of special features, input-output descriptions, and several sample problems" (p. 7). This report includes tables, and illustrations.
Date: September 1967
Creator: Bryant, Lawrence T.; Amiot, Lawrence W.; Dickerman, Charles E. & Stephany, William P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Flora of Healthy Dogs: [Part] 1. Bacteria and Fungi of the Nose, Throat, and Lower Intestine (open access)

The Flora of Healthy Dogs: [Part] 1. Bacteria and Fungi of the Nose, Throat, and Lower Intestine

Report documenting the isolation and identification of microorganisms found in the noses, throats, and lower intestines of twenty two dogs. The most frequently observed organisms were E. coli and S. viridans.
Date: September 1962
Creator: Clapper, W. E. & Meade, G. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Thermal Conductivity of UO2 (open access)

Thermal Conductivity of UO2

Report discussing the thermal conductivity of uranium dioxide. The first part of the report includes the thermal effects on the substance's physical form, while the second part describes the experimental details.
Date: September 1962
Creator: Daniel, J. L.; Matolich, J., Jr. & Deem, H. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR-II) Shield Design (open access)

Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR-II) Shield Design

Report describing the EBR-II shield and the methods employed in arriving at the final design. The major shield design problems for that reactor are enumerated and discussed.
Date: September 1962
Creator: Grotenhuis, M.; McArthy, A. E. & Rossin, A. D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Surface Dosimetry and Effective Energy Calculations (open access)

Surface Dosimetry and Effective Energy Calculations

Methods of the Radiation Monitoring Operation of the Chemical Processing Department.
Date: September 8, 1956
Creator: Helgeson, G. L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The H-3 Irradiation Experiment: Irradiation of Experimental Gas Cooled Reactor Graphite, Number 2 (open access)

The H-3 Irradiation Experiment: Irradiation of Experimental Gas Cooled Reactor Graphite, Number 2

Report documenting "the long-term irradiation stability of the graphite used as the moderator in the Experimental Gas Cooled Reactor (EGCR) at Oak Ridge" (p. 1) by irradiating capsules at the General Electric Test Reactor. This includes the design and construction of the experiment, experiment procedures, and results of irradiation. Appendices begin on page 83.
Date: September 1964
Creator: Helm, J. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Standard Practices for Design of MTR and ETR Safety Circuits (open access)

Standard Practices for Design of MTR and ETR Safety Circuits

Report containing notes for designing safety circuits for the Materials Testing Reactor (MTR) and Engineering Test Reactor (ETR).
Date: September 15, 1957
Creator: Jones, L. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Failure Test of a Double Chambered NaK-Filled Irradiation Capsule (open access)

Failure Test of a Double Chambered NaK-Filled Irradiation Capsule

Report describing tests "in which a double chambered irradiation capsule containing NaK (sodium-potassium alloy) in its inner chamber was deliberately perforated to allow NaK (the heat transfer medium) and water to react within the capsule chambers" (p. 2). The report includes descriptions of the materials used in the tests, test procedures, and results.
Date: September 1961
Creator: Kosut, B. S.; Leggett, R. D. & Marshall, R. K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Startup Operation of a Production Facility for Separating Barium-140 from MTR Fuel (open access)

Startup Operation of a Production Facility for Separating Barium-140 from MTR Fuel

Report describing "the startup operation of a batch production facility for separating and purifying barium-140 from short-cooled MTR fuel" (p. 3).
Date: September 1, 1957
Creator: Legler, Billy Mason; Fairbourne, S. F.; Kelly, P. N. & Robinson, R. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary Hazards Summary Report for the ML-1 Nuclear Power Plant (open access)

Preliminary Hazards Summary Report for the ML-1 Nuclear Power Plant

From abstract: "Neutronic characteristics, the control and instrumentation system, equipment description and plant safety considerations of the ML-1 (mobile, low power) nuclear power plant. The site is described with reference to geology, climate, and population density."
Date: September 30, 1959
Creator: Linenberger, G. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Environment of Amchitka Island, Alaska (open access)

The Environment of Amchitka Island, Alaska

Report on ecological investigations sponsored by U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.
Date: September 1977
Creator: Merritt, Melvin Leroy & Fuller, Rueben Glen
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Technology Division Annual Progress Report: for Period Ending June 30, 1962 (open access)

Chemical Technology Division Annual Progress Report: for Period Ending June 30, 1962

Report issued by Oak Ridge National Laboratory that discusses progress and work performed by the Chemical Technology Division.
Date: September 21, 1962
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Chemical Technology Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Technology Division Annual Progress Report: for Period Ending May 31, 1963 (open access)

Chemical Technology Division Annual Progress Report: for Period Ending May 31, 1963

Report issued by Oak Ridge National Laboratory that describes research and progress at the Chemical Technology Division.
Date: September 20, 1963
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Chemical Technology Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Technology Division Annual Progress Report, May 31, 1961 (open access)

Chemical Technology Division Annual Progress Report, May 31, 1961

Report documenting the ongoing research and developments of the Chemical Technology Division of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Date: September 21, 1961
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Chemical Technology Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Metallurgy Division Annual Progress Report, July 1, 1960 (open access)

Metallurgy Division Annual Progress Report, July 1, 1960

Report documenting ongoing research and development undertaken by the Metallurgy Division of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Date: September 30, 1960
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Metallurgy Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Gas-Cooled Fast Reactor Concepts (open access)

Gas-Cooled Fast Reactor Concepts

Report describing the performance characteristics of gas-cooled fast reactors, which compare well with those of sodium-cooled fast reactors. With oxide fuel and helium, CO2, and SO2 coolant at pressures of 1000 to 1500 psia, the reactors have slightly higher breeding ratios than comparable sodium-cooled reactors.
Date: September 1964
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Reactor Division. Gas-Cooled Reactor Project.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Accidental Radiation Excursion at the Y-12 Plant, June 16, 1958: Final Report (open access)

Accidental Radiation Excursion at the Y-12 Plant, June 16, 1958: Final Report

This report describes the circumstances leading to the accident, attempts to reconstruct the nuclear reactivity conditions, and reviews the dosimetric means and results which were used to help determine the exposure of affected employees.
Date: September 12, 1958
Creator: Patton, F. S.; Bailey, J. C.; Callihan, A. D.; Googin, J. M.; Jasny, G. R.; McAlduff, H. J. et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Design, Installation, and Testing of the Gas-Cooled Reactor UO₂ Irradiation Experiment at the NRTS (open access)

The Design, Installation, and Testing of the Gas-Cooled Reactor UO₂ Irradiation Experiment at the NRTS

Report regarding sixteen experiments performed with a miniature re-entrant gas loop. Includes design problems and difficulties encountered, as well as their solutions.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Porter, E. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library