For some time, it has been considered that cycling natural uranium fuel elements through the {alpha}-{beta} transformation point (approx. 662 C) is a contributing factor in split type ruptures. This hypothesis is based upon the fact that the transition temperature, a one percent increase in volume occurs. It is reasoned that as the uranium hardens under irradiation, it becomes progressively less able to adjust to the severe stresses imposed by the volume change as the material cycles through the {alpha}-{beta} transformation point. Failure finally occurs by a splitting of the core. The IPD is now interested in evaluating some of the effects of reactor operation upon fuel performance. It appears that the life of solid fuel elements may be prolonged if sudden changes in reactor operation can be minimized. It is the purpose of this report to bring to the attention of FPD management the new ideas being developed in the IPD on split type failures and to point out the effect such thinking may have on future fuel element development activities. Based on a discussion with personnel in PID, there is reasonable hope that the performance of solid fuel elements will not be limited by the {alpha}-{beta} transformation, and …

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, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Can the Comptroller approve warrants covering the cost of transportation for wards of the Texas Youth Council being released under supervision to points outside the State of Texas, pursuant to reciprocal agreements with the receiving state to assume supervision over such wards? And related questions.

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, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether or not the County of Dallas Child Support Clearing Account Funds and the County of Dallas Juvenile Department, Child Support Division Holding Account Funds are secured under the bond of the County depository banks when deposited with said banks without first passing through the hands of the County Treasurer.

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This report covers the unclassified research progress of the Laboratory Abstracts only are given for research activities being reported concurrently in the scientific journals.

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To extend our earlier studies on the relationship between exposure time and depth of damage of moderate and severe burns, injuries were produced by each of six radiant exposures delivered during varying exposure times. The exposures investigated were: 5, 8, 10, 13, 16, and 20 calories per square centimeter. Within this range, as the radiant exposure increased, the exposure time for the production of maximum damage also increased. Injury from a given radiant exposure was less with exposure times either longer or shorter than some immediate time which led to the most severe injury. The relationship between steam bleb formation and decreased depth of injury from short exposure times is pointed out. When the superficial layers of the skin become so hot that vaporization of tissue fluid occurs, energy which might otherwise damage the deep layers is diverted by the conversion of water to steam. For radiant exposures between 8 cal/cm/sup 2/ and 20 cal/cm/sup 2/ delivered with a square pulse, it is possible to predict with fair accuracy the exposure time which will result in the deepest burn. (auth)

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The following report presents neutron-flux measurements with the Mark I element, which include neutron-flux distribution and flux depression within the element.

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This progress report has 2 parts. Part 1 PWR Engineering covers the following topics: (1) power plant analysis and systems; (2) power plant components and component materials and tests; and (3) reactor and auxiliaries. Part 2 PWR Development covers: (1) fuel element development; (2) metallurgy of core materials; (3) materials application development; (4) chemistry development; (5) irradiation effects; and (6) reactor physics.

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