"This report analyzes the provisions of the [War Powers] Resolution and a decade of experience with it" (p. ii).

Two types of design concepts were evaluated with the thermal models: (1) a vertical thermal element which modifies both the temperature profile in the web as well as the convective gas flow near the web; and (2) a thinner lid configuration in which the second lid is replaced by a hot cavity. Each involves trade-offs which need experimental evaluation. Residual stress measurements using the serial split-width technique indicated that the real residual stress was comparable to (or less than) the equivalent residual stress, which has been used as a measure of structural perfection in web crystals in previous reports. New dynamic and new static configurations were given preliminary evaluation in the laboratory, with results generally in agreement with the made predictions. Improved system temperature measurements were made leading to growth in closer agreement with the model predictions. Improved methods for controlling convective gas flow and oxide deposition were developed.

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Each of the two field test bits showed some promise though their performances were less than commercially acceptable. The Ohio test bit ran just over 3000 feet where about 4000 is considered a good run but it was noted that a Varel bit of the same type having a standard O ring seal was completely worn out after 8-1/2 hours (1750 feet drilled). The Texas test bit had good seal-bearing life but was the wrong cutting structure type for the formation being drilled and the penetration rate was low.

The goals of the Inertial Fusion Program at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are to study matter under extreme conditions of temperature and pressure and to produce fusion energy from inertially confined fusion fuel. With the conclusion of recent multi-kilojoule 0.53 ..mu..m experiments on Novette, we have demonstrated vastly improved plasma conditions compared to those previously obtained at LLNL with similar energies at 1.06 ..mu..m and elsewhere with 10 ..mu..m radiation. The lower preheat environment obtainable with short wavelength light has led to 3X improvements in the compression of targets on Novette compared to similar targets on Shiva with 1.06 ..mu..m. Subsequent experiments on Nova with short wavelength light will begin in 1985. They are expected to demonstrate the necessary compression conditions required for high gain fusion to occur when irradiated with a multi-megajoule driver. These recent results, together with improved calculations, and innovations in driver and reactor technology, indicate that high gain inertial fusion will occur and is a viable candidate for fusion power production in the future.

The Nuclear Criticality Information System (NCIS), in preparation since 1981, has substantially evolved and now contains a growing number of resources pertinent to nuclear criticality safety. These resources include bibliographic compilations, experimental data, communications media, and the International Directory of Nuclear Criticality Safety Personnel. These resources are part of the LLNL Technology Information System (TIS) which provides the host computer for NCIS. The TIS provides nationwide access to authorized members of the nuclear criticality community via interactive dial-up from computer terminals that utilize communication facilities such as commercial and federal telephone networks, toll-free WATS lines, TYMNET, and the ARPANET/MILNET computer network.

Large-scale numerical computations associated with rock mechanics problems have required efficient and economical models for predicting temperature, stress, failure, and deformed structural configuration under various loading conditions. To meet this requirement, the complex dependence of the properties of geological materials on the time and temperature is modified to yield a reduced time scale as a function of time and temperature under the thermorheologically simple material (TSM) postulate. The thermorheologically linear concept is adopted in the finite element formulation by uncoupling thermal and mechanical responses. The thermal responses, based on transient heat conduction or convective-diffusion, are formulated by using the two-point recurrence scheme and the upwinding scheme, respectively. An incremental solution procedure with the implicit time stepping scheme is proposed for the solution of the thermoviscoelastic response. The proposed thermoviscoelastic solution algorithm is based on the uniaxial creep experimental data and the corresponding temperature shift functions, and is intended to minimize computational efforts by allowing large time step size with stable solutions. A thermoelastic fracture formulation is also presented by introducing the degenerate quadratic isoparametric singular element for the thermally-induced line crack problems. The stress intensity factors are computed by use of the displacement method. Efficiency of the presented formulation and …

With the start of a research and development effort directed towards the Superconducting Super Collider (SSC), it is essential that US industry become involved as soon as possible. For that reason, I describe what a conventional accelerator complex is like and therefore what the first stages of the SSC would entail.

The Advanced Experiments Group of B-Division, LLNL, has been seeking to improve the sensitivity and spatial resolution of stacked film screens for bremsstrahlung flash radiography of imploding, dense metal shells. In the work reported here, we experimentally measured the spreading of the x-ray shadow of the edge of a uranium block in two film-and-screen combinations. We also used the SANDYL code, which models photon and electron scattering, to calculate the theoretical edge spreading in an array of films and screens. Experimentally, the uranium edge was spread to a width of 1.7 mm in the combination 0.15-mm-Ta/NDT9-XAR5, and 1.5 mm in the combination 0.25-mm-Ta/NDT6-XAR5. The theoretical calculation agreed with these results.

The steam-driven GKSS pressure suppression test facility, which contains 3 full scale vent pipes, has been used for 5 years to investigate the postulated loss-of-coolant accident in a Mark II and Type 69 boiling water reactor. Using the results from several of these tests, wetwell boundary load data (peak pressures and spectral power) during the chugging stage, have been evaluated for sparse pool response (one and two vents in the three vent pool) and for full pool response (one, two, or three vent operation in pools of constant wetwell pool area per vent). The sparse pool results indicate the pool-system, chug event boundary loads are strongly dependent on wetwell pool area per vent, with the load increasing with decreasing area. The full pool results show a substantial increase in the pool-system, chug event boundary loads upon a change from single cell to double cell operation; only minor change occurs in going from double to triple cell operation.

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The research objectives and goals of 1983--84 to date include further investigation of 1-halogenated and B-/C-ring halogenated and radio halogenated estradiol derivatives for potential use as receptor-binding radiopharmaceuticals. Our group has devised synthetic routes to 1-bromo, 1-chloro- and 1-fluoroestradiol via electrophilic halogenation of the aromatic A-ring. Work is presently underway to prepare the 1-iodo derivative using a similar methodology. The 11 {beta}-methoxy, 17 {alpha}-ethynyl and 11 {beta}-methoxy-17 {alpha}-ethynyl derivatives are of synthetic interest if the in vitro binding affinities of the parent compounds are favorable. The B- and C-ring vinyl halides' which were proposed in the current contract could not be prepared using the hydrazone intermediates described. Presently, other methods which show promise are being investigated. Stable B-ring brominated derivatives of estradiol have been prepared by our group. Their in vitro properties are currently under investigation. 15 refs.

The Advanced Test Accelerator (ATA) is a linear induction accelerator for electrons with design goals of 50 MeV and 10 kA. The accelerator consists of a 2.5 to 3 MeV injector and 170 accelerating units, each unit capable of an applied voltage up to 350 kV. At a number of positions in the accelerator, the return current in the beam pipe is measured as a function of time as the beam passes that position. The measuring device, a four quadrant addition, is somewhat sensitive to the transverse position of the beam centroid as well as transverse distribution of current in the beam. Therefore a time-dependent signal may indicate time-dependent transverse motion or beam structure as well as an axial modulation of the beam current. These signals sometimes exhibit spikes and notches on the leading and trailing edges of the beam pulse. The presence of these rapidly varying signals during the rise and fall of the current stimulated this work. 2 references, 4 figures.

Technetium (Tc) is a major fission product with a fission yield similar to {sup 90}Sr and {sup 137}Cs. All traces of the natural element have disappeared due to decay over the earth`s history. The major isotope present in cooled nuclear fuel is {sup 99}Tc with a half life of 2.12 {times} 10{sup 5} years. This isotope decays via low energy (0.292 Mev) beta emission which is easily absorbed and contributes little penetrating radiation hazards in fuel reprocessing. Because it is difficult to detect, the distribution of {sup 99}Tc in the F and H area process streams is not generally well known. Previous studies have shown that a significant fraction of Tc follows uranium through the solvent extraction process. This study was conducted to analyze the {sup 99}Tc content of SRP uranium product streams, to assess any hazard due to {sup 99}Tc and to evaluate the impact of future higher burnup fuels on {sup 99}Tc levels in uranium products. This summary report presents {sup 99}Tc assays in uranium streams in F and H areas, relates these concentrations to solvent extraction conditions in the two areas, and compares the incremental radioactivity from {sup 99}Tc in the product streams to the uranium itself. …

This report contains the results of measurements performed on sample coax No.2 from the Furukawa Cable Co. of Japan. Time domain reflectometer (TOR) and RLC measurements were made at room temperature and superconducting. Network analyzer measurements of S11 and S21 were made for the superconducting coax.

Compilation of monthly reports from departments in the city of San Antonio, Texas providing statistics, project updates, and other information about services and activities.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Jim Mattox, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Automatic resignation of county commissioner from office by filing for candidacy for another office

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Newsletter of the Texas Bureau of Disease Control and Epidemiology discussing the news, activities, and events of the organization and other information related to health in Texas.

A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.

A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.