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CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF A STEAM-COOLED FAST BREEDER REACTOR (open access)

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF A STEAM-COOLED FAST BREEDER REACTOR

A conceptual design and economic evaluation of 300 and 40 MW/.sub e/ steam-cooled fast breeder reactor power plants were performed. A reactor core composed of U-Pu oxide rod-type fuel elements clad with Inconel-X and surrounded by a blanket of depleted UO/sub 2/ fuel was studied in some detail. Reactor breeding ratios of from 1.27 to 1.5 and overall system doubling times of from 20 to 30 years are achievable. For the near term (1967) 300 MW/sub e/ plant, an energy cost of 7.6 mills/kwh is estimated, based on AEC ground rules for privately financed plants and utilities. This cost may go down to 5.7 mills/kwh by 1975. For the 40 MW/sub e/ plant corresponding energy costs are 19.5 and 13.7 mills/kwh, r -spectively. The R&D program required for this reactor concept is estimated at million with an additional million for improvements leading to the 1975 reactor. Investigation of the operational and safety aspects of the reactor indicated that satisfactory procedures can be used for startup, shutdown, and emergency cooling of the reactor. An increase in reactivity upon flooding can be prevented by incorprating small amounts of high resonance absorption material in the core. Preliminary calculations indicate a substantial increase in …
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Sofer, G.; Hankel, R.; Goldstein, L. & Birman, G.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: UTA] (open access)

[News Script: UTA]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas relating a news story.
Date: November 15, 1968
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
AN ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE THE PERCENTAGE OF HELIUM BYPASSING THE CORE DUE TO THE REFLECTOR SEALING SYSTEM DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE HTGR (open access)

AN ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE THE PERCENTAGE OF HELIUM BYPASSING THE CORE DUE TO THE REFLECTOR SEALING SYSTEM DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE HTGR

The percentage of helium which will bypass the core if the reflector system shown is used is predicted. It is estimated that nominally about 0.1 to 0.2% of the total flow will bypass the core, which is not considered excessive. The most difficult parameter to determine was Z, the gap between the sealing surfaces. The method used to predict Z is presented. The effect of bowing due to a temperature gradient across the seals is discussed. (auth)
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Nimtz, F.B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
VOID COEFFICIENT OF REACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISLAND REGION OF THE HFIR (open access)

VOID COEFFICIENT OF REACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISLAND REGION OF THE HFIR

Changes in neutron multiplication caused by voids in the island of the HFlR were calculated and measured experimentally. The results indicated that with only water initially in the island the maximum change in neutron multiplication ( DELTA k/sub max) associated with island voids is 0.032 with a corresponding void fraction of 70%. With a simulated 300 g Pu target in the island DELTA k/sub max/ was 0.0l6, and the corresponding void fraction was 42%. In view of these large changes in neutron multiplication, calculations were made to determine what additional materials could be used in the island to reduce DELTA k/sub max/ and what the associated decrease in peak thermal flux wouId be. The results indicated that of the materials considered the use of beryllium in the water island resulted in the smallest decrease in flux for a specified DELTA k/sub max/. To reduce DELTA k/sub max/ to 0.01 required 26% by volume of beryllium in the island; the corresponding reduction in thermal flux, as compared to an all-water island, was about 10%. In order to reduce DELTA k/sub max/ to 0.0l with a 300 g Pu target in the island, the aIuminum-to-water ratio of the target had to be …
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Cheverton, R.D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analysis of Vanadium in Milk Powder by Neutron Activation Analysis Using a Rapid Radiochemical Separation of 3.77-Minute Vanadium-52 (open access)

Analysis of Vanadium in Milk Powder by Neutron Activation Analysis Using a Rapid Radiochemical Separation of 3.77-Minute Vanadium-52

A procedure is described for the activation determination of V in powdered milk using 3.77-min V/sup 52/. The quantity of V in the sample is obtained by comparing the V/sup 52/ radioactivity found in the test sample with the V/sup 52/ radioactivity in a V comparator sample that is treated in the same manner as the test sample. The procedure can also be used for the determination of V in a variety of materials. (P.C.H.)
Date: November 15, 1963
Creator: Molinski, V. J.; Wahl, W. H. & Strain, W. H.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Corrosion Associated With Hydrofluorination in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Fluoride Volatility Process (open access)

Corrosion Associated With Hydrofluorination in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Fluoride Volatility Process

Studies carried out on corrosion associated with the hydrofluorination- dissolution phase in the fused-salt Fluoride Volatility Process are summarized. Corrosion for hydrofluorination-dissolver vessels used in bench-scale and semiworks-scale process development at ORNL is discussed. The results of a study on construction materials for the dissolution phase are presented. Corrosion studies at ANL are described for comparison purposes. A full-size hydrofluorinator dissolver is described. (M.C.G.)
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Goldman, A. E. & Litman, A. P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Putting Together Bulletins]

Photograph of a young man putting together bulletins in the UNT print shop.
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Activation of electrical machinery. Supplement 1. [Preliminary evaluation; not applicable to ground tests] (open access)

Activation of electrical machinery. Supplement 1. [Preliminary evaluation; not applicable to ground tests]

The following analysis of the induced radioactivity in SNAP-50/SPUR electrical machinery having a high cobalt content is submitted. Induced radioactivity in the flight vehicle will contribute negligibly to allowable radiation levels. This is especially so due to the low neutron to gamma ratio of assumed radiation damage tolerances to semiconductors. A calculation to estimate the order of magnitude of induced radioactivity in cobalt is attached. The calculation is based on a best guess of the neutron spectrum directly behind a lithium hydride shield. The resulting low cobalt activity and associated dose rate of about 1 mr/hr at 10 ft from a generator or a motor is insignificant. Although the evaluation indicates insignificant levels of induced radioactivity, this conclusion is not applicable to a ground test. Neutron moderation and scattering from a containment vessel and biological shield would greatly perturb the neutron environment behind the flight shield. Posttest handling of all components within the vacuum test chamber will undoubtedly be a problem. Notwithstanding the importance of limiting induced radioactivity, other considerations such as economy, cooling and vacuum requirements will largely dictate the final facility design. In summary, an activation analysis involves the overall facility design and will not be readily resolved. …
Date: November 15, 1963
Creator: Smolen, J.R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

[BASEMENT BOX 67.0241]

A nighttime photograph of a fire in the downtown business district at Chandler in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. The image shows citizens and firemen using hoses in a failed attempt to save the C & G Grocery & Market from burning. Caption: "TO NO AVAIL, Chandler Firemen work to extinguish a blaze on Main street there . The early-morning fire at C & G Grocery destroyed the structure and caused extensive smoke damage to three adjoining business places."
Date: November 15, 1960
Creator: Lucas, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Dublin Progress (Dublin, Tex.), No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 15, 1962 (open access)

The Dublin Progress (Dublin, Tex.), No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 15, 1962

Weekly newspaper from Dublin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 15, 1962
Creator: Forson, Rance
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: George Isbell Home] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: George Isbell Home]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the George Isbell Home, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the original application and photograph.
Date: November 15, 1962
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Honey Grove Signal-Citizen (Honey Grove, Tex.), Vol. 72, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, November 15, 1963 (open access)

Honey Grove Signal-Citizen (Honey Grove, Tex.), Vol. 72, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, November 15, 1963

Weekly newspaper from Honey Grove, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 15, 1963
Creator: Morrow, Joe T.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bellaire Texan (Bellaire, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 38, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 15, 1961 (open access)

The Bellaire Texan (Bellaire, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 38, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 15, 1961

Weekly newspaper from Bellaire, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Norton, Mary
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Comanche Chief (Comanche, Tex.), Vol. 91, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, November 15, 1963 (open access)

The Comanche Chief (Comanche, Tex.), Vol. 91, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, November 15, 1963

Weekly newspaper from Comanche, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 15, 1963
Creator: Wilkerson, J. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brady Herald (Brady, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 5, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 15, 1960 (open access)

The Brady Herald (Brady, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 5, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 15, 1960

Weekly newspaper from Brady, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 15, 1960
Creator: Wilson, Bob
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brady Standard and Heart O' Texas News (Brady, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 5, Ed. 1 Friday, November 15, 1963 (open access)

The Brady Standard and Heart O' Texas News (Brady, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 5, Ed. 1 Friday, November 15, 1963

Weekly newspaper from Brady, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 15, 1963
Creator: Smith, L. B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Comanche Chief (Comanche, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, November 15, 1968 (open access)

The Comanche Chief (Comanche, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, November 15, 1968

Weekly newspaper from Comanche, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 15, 1968
Creator: Wilkerson, J. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man Fishing with Accompanying Poem]

Photograph of a man fishing along a creek with a poem about appreciating life glued next to it.
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Clark, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Aransas Pass Progress (Aransas Pass, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 34, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 15, 1967 (open access)

The Aransas Pass Progress (Aransas Pass, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 34, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 15, 1967

Weekly newspaper from Aransas Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 15, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Westbrook] (open access)

[News Script: Westbrook]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: November 15, 1969, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Hotel] (open access)

[News Script: Hotel]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: November 15, 1969, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 15, 1962 (open access)

The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 15, 1962

Weekly newspaper from Rusk, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 15, 1962
Creator: Whitehead, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Canadian Record (Canadian, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 15, 1962 (open access)

The Canadian Record (Canadian, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 15, 1962

Weekly newspaper from Canadian, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 15, 1962
Creator: Ezzell, Ben
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 15, 1962 (open access)

Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 15, 1962

Weekly newspaper from Bastrop, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 15, 1962
Creator: Standifer, Amy S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History