Task 3 of Contract AT03-76SF78003 consists of the following programs: fuel rod chemistry and thermodynamics; fuel rod engineering; fuel irradiations testing and analysis; reference structural materials. The four parts are closely interrelated and in combination are aimed at providing a sound basis for the design and performance evaluation of LMFBR mixed oxide fuel rods.

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When residential units are analyzed in human factor terms, it is apparent that the consumption level feedback (typically a bill, calculated once a month, over all appliances) is inadequate to give the resident useful information about his energy consuming actions. The present study tested the hypothesis that providing immediate feedback to homeowners concerning their daily rate of electric usage would be effective in reducing electric consumption. In the studied homes, central air-conditioning is the largest single source of electric power consumption during the summer. Accordingly, it was possible to predict the household's expected electric consumption in terms of the average daily outdoor temperature. Predicted electric consumption was derived from a previous month's modeling period during which a regression line was fitted to predict consumption from average daily temperature, for each home. Feedback was expressed as a percentage of actual consumption over predicted consumption. Feedback was displayed to homeowners four times a week for approximately one month. The results confirmed the prediction. Before feedback began, the feedback and control groups were consuming electricity at approximately equal rates. During the feedback period, the feedback group used 10.5 percent less electricity. The effectiveness of the feedback procedure was explained in terms of its …

The following subjects are covered: a general description of the project and environment, system thermal performance, system economic analysis, and subsystem performance. (MHR)

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The design and operating criteria to be used in the Advanced Thermal Energy Storage Study are described. The storage system operating requirements and design standards are outlined and the corresponding power plant interface requirements are given. Each of the three alternative high temperature thermal energy storage systems (phase change, thermochemical, and sensible heat) is described. The approach and criteria to be used in developing energy cost numbers are described, and the systems requirements data and the requirements perturbations to be used in the trade studies are summarized. All of the requirements data to be used are compiled. (LEW)

Discussion is presented under the following section headings: background and some technical characteristics of geothermal resources; geology and geohydrology, geophysics, and, conclusions regarding availability of geothermal energy for nonelectric uses; agricultural assessment of Lake County, site assessment for potential agricultural development, analysis of potential agricultural applications, special application of low cost geothermal energy to algae harvesting, development of an integrated agribusiness, geothermal complex in Lake County, analysis of individual enterprises, and, recommendations for subsequent work; demographic characteristics, economic condition and perspective of Lake County, economic impact of geothermal in Lake County, social and economic factors related to geothermal resource development, socioeconomic impact of nonelectric uses of geothermal energy, and, identification of direct heat applications of geothermal energy for Lake County based on selected interviews; cost estimate procedure, example, justification of procedure, and, typical costs and conclusions; and, recommended prefeasibility and feasibility studies related to construction of facilities for nonelectric applications of geothermal resource utilization. (JGB)

This report has a two-fold objective: (1) to identify major energy-related environmental concerns, needs, and problem areas, and (2) to show the relationship of the planned FY 1978 research program of the ERDA Assistant Administrator of Environment and Safety (AES) to those environmental issues. The document is organized into sections addressing each major energy form. Each section identifies environmental issues of an energy form and indicates the level of planned FY 78 AES research addressing each issue, thus delineating the links between environmental research and the needs of energy research, development, and demonstration (RD and D).

Bilingual monthly newspaper from Houston, Texas, published for the local Chinese community, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

An investigation was conducted to determine the influence of variables in controlling the size and repeatability of grinding burrs to minimize burr-removal costs and improve the quality and reliability of parts for small precision mechanisms. Each of the three types of burrs produced by surface-grinding a rectangular block responds differently to changes in cutting conditions. Reducing the downfeed rate generally produces shorter burrs. Although the size of the abrasive grain affected the thickness of one of the burrs, thickness was relatively unaffected by the variables studied. The thickest burrs occurred on low-carbon steel.

The technical theory of bending of circular plates under axisymmetric lateral loads is formulated in terms of Hart's state-variable equations. Then the method is applied to plates with simply supported and clamped edges through a standard algorithm. All the analytical results obtained compare qualitatively with those reported in the literature. The influence of the state variable called ''hardness'' is clearly demonstrated. Thus the analysis and the results provide a basis for acceptance of the model applied to structural components in a multiaxial state of stress.

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The articles describe the electric gun, a versatile tool for studying initiation properties of explosives; microcomputers and computer networks; and the preferred parts concept, which may mean that metric conversion will pay for itself by elimination of duplication. Brief items also report on progress in geothermal programs, the lithium--water--air battery program, and uncertain conclusions in the study of ozone depletion. 6 figures. Separate abstracts are prepared for the individual articles for inclusion in the data base. (RWR)

A collective field accelerator (CFA) was developed at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLL) which operates with a vacuum diode. This diode utilizes a graphite cathode and a dielectric anode that operates with a relativistic electron beam with a ..nu../..gamma.. of approximately 1. Dielectric lenses are used to focus the collectively accelerated electrons and ions which are ejected from a central hole in the anode. The dielectric anode and lenses operate as unoptimized rf cavities which modulate and focus the beam. Diode experiments aimed at directing and stabilizing relativistic plasma filaments have led to appreciably higher ion energy. CFA experiments were conducted with the LLL Pulserad 422 e-beam machine which delivers approximately 2.5 kJ at 1 M volt to the diode in 50 ns. The pertinent results are: maximum proton energy greater than 45 MeV, number of protons approximately 10/sup 14/ per burst, heavy ion energy 7 MeV per nucleon, DD neutrons greater than 10/sup 11/ per burst, p,n neutrons greater than 10/sup 10/ per burst. Of the nuclear reactions which occur, twenty-eight were verified through radionuclide identification using a Ge-Li detector. These nuclides were produced with carbon and fluorine ions impinging on Al, Cu and Ta targets. A large number …

Two prototype large diameter thin coil solenoids which use the mechanical structure to moderate quenches, were built and systematically tested. The solenoids are cooled by two phase helium flowing in tubes which form a part of the coil structure. The coils were tested by inducing a series of quenches at various currents. The results of these tests are given.

Bonded dry-film lubricants were evaluated to select a suitable lubricant for use in electromechanical devices which must be highly reliable after extended periods of storage and exposure to extreme atmospheric conditions. Mechanism tolerances and clearances require that the bonded lubricants be applied in thin films from 0.0002 to 0.0005 inch in thickness and that they exhibit a low friction coefficient both at the light loads of ambient environments and the loads of high-g environments. A tribometer, needed to obtain friction data by several techniques from dry-film-lubricant samples at light and moderate loads, was developed, since a suitable instrument was not commercially available. Light-load friction and wear characteristics were determined for ten commercially available, bonded dry-film lubricants. Of the six lubricants originally evaluated, Electrofilm 4396 was judged to be the best of the group. A later preliminary study of four other lubricants revealed that Electrofilm 77S may be better than 4396 for use in the small precision electromechanical devices. After tests on the original six lubricants found 4396 to be superior, a factorial design experiment used it to find the interaction between such friction-influencing variables as substrate finish and hardness, mating-part finish and hardness, and film polishing. Light-load-coefficient and wear-life data …

The Raft River Geothermal Exploratory Hole No. 2 (RRGE-2) is the second exploratory hole drilled in the Raft River Valley location of the Idaho Geothermal R and D Project for the purpose of determining the existence of hot water in quantities suitable for commercial power generation and nonelectric applications. This well was drilled to a depth of 6,543 feet below ground level to obtain additional geological information for evaluation of the deep geothermal reservoir system. The drilling and completion of RRGE-2 are described. The daily drilling reports, drill bit records, casing records, and descriptions of the cementing, logging, coring and containment techniques employed during the drilling operation are included.

The formulation, development, and use of versatile oven systems for high temperature metal vaporization at temperatures in excess of 2000/sup 0/C are discussed. Refinements of an apparatus appropriate for the production and study of small metal aggregates M/sub n/(2 less than or equal to n less than or equal to 6) are discussed at length. Improvements in the argon ion and nitrogen pumped dye laser systems, and necessary additions for effective interfacing of these dye lasers to the aggregates apparatus are described. Internal calibration standards are discussed. Progress on the production of carbon vapor and the reaction of this vapor with metal atoms and metal dimers to form metal carbides is outlined. Metal sulfide chemistry is discussed. Several specific studies of the luminescence process are outlined. Included in these studies are completed work on aluminum oxidation. Studies of germanium and silicon oxidation are outlined, and new investigations of inorganic hydride oxidation are presented. The status of our efforts to form new and novel surfaces via aggregate deposition is outlined. Quantum chemical calculations on small metal aggregates are discussed. The first applications of dynamic laser induced fluorescence to the AlO molecule are presented.

Environmental monitoring data for the years 1973 and 1974 pertaining to the Three Mile Island Nuclear Station Unit 1, which began operation in early 1974, were analyzed by the most practical qualitative and quantitative methods. Terrestrial biotic resources were considered for this plant. The effects of the operation of Unit 1 on the local terrestrial organisms were found to be undetectable. Although the plant has not operated long enough to reveal long-term deleterious effects, the present indications do not lead to a concerned prediction that any are developing. The data acquired, method of analysis, and results obtained are presented in detail along with recommendations for improving monitoring techniques.

This report describes a feasibility study for computerized automation of the Annapolis Field Office (AFO) of EPA's Region III. The AFO laboratory provides analytical support for a number of EPA divisions; its primary function at present is analysis of water samples from rivers, estuaries, and the ocean in the Chesapeake Bay area. Automation of the AFO laboratory is found to be not only feasible but also highly desirable. An automation system is proposed which will give major improvements in analytical capacity, quality control, sample management, and reporting capabilities. This system is similar to the LLL-developed automation systems already installed at other EPA laboratories, with modifications specific to the needs of the AFO laboratory and the addition of sample file control. It is estimated that the initial cost of the system, nearly $300,000, would be recouped in about three years by virtue of the increased capacity and efficiency of operation.

Processes of reworking printed wiring assemblies (PWA) built with multilayer printed wiring boards (MLPWB) were investigated. Because of the MLPWBs added thickness and increased heat absorption potential, assemblies built with these boards are suspected of being more susceptible to damage during component removal than assemblies built with single-layer double-sided boards. There also have been questions raised about the effect that rework has on the internal connections of the MLPWBs. A review and limited evaluation of all known rework methods resulted in selecting ''solder wick'' and ''vacuum extraction'' as the two main rework methods for use in the evaluations. The Appendix defines and describes these rework techniques. Two different groups of units, intended to be representative of a wide range of proposed and presently used MLPWB-component configurations, were fabricated and then reworked by variations of these two techniques. Approximately 16,000 internal connections of MLPWBs were subjected to rework. No internal connections became open or degraded. In addition, 80 PTHs with internal connections were subjected to 10 cycles of rework to examine the effect of rework on MLPWB internal connections. Continuity of the internal connections was measured before and after all rework. Even though the rework did cause extensive external damage to …

Separate abstracts and indexing were prepared for sections dealing with MSBR design and development; chemistry of fuel-salt and coolant-salt systems and analytical methods; materials development; fuel processing for molten-salt reactors; and salt production. (DG)