Based on our current understanding of plasma behavior in mirror reactors, we have recalculated plasma parameters for a fusion engineering research facility (FERF) which uses a magnetic mirror. The most significant changes from results previously reported are a higher value of Q (0.51 vs 0.11) and a higher total neutron rate (2.82 x 10/sup 18/ vs 1.2 x 10/sup 18/ s/sup -1/) yielding a maximum neutron flux of 1.25 x 10/sup 14/ cm/sup -2/ at the wall. The required beam current is approximately 550 A, slightly greater than the 500 A previously estimated.

A device that measures charge-exchange flux to determine the angular distribution of the 2XIIB plasma is described. Charge-exchange products heat circular nickel foils (placed at 15/sup 0/ intervals in theta and at constant radius on an arc parallel to the z-axis) and the voltage drop across the foils (produced by constant-current sources) provides a measure of the changes in resistivity. The charge-exchange flux at each foil is proportional to the plasma distribution at that angle. Use of this technique is limited by the resistivity and heat resistance of the circular nickel foils, but could conceivably be extended to other shapes and materials. The Hall-Simonen and ''time-average'' measurement of angular distribution are compared and the characteristic times of loss (gain) are calculated from theory. The g(..mu..) detector may be used to experimentally verify these times of loss (gain) and also to analyze plasma pressure stability. Current microwave measurements show that plasma has an exponential density dependence in z and assumes a flux tube rather than a p(B) density dependence. A distinct angular distribution (determinable by the detector) is associated with each of these dependencies. The codes to simulate injection and resulting angular distribution, charge-exchange capture, and heating and signal of the …

A glove-box facility was designed to convert plutonium skull metal or unburned oxide to an oxide acceptable for plutonium recovery and purification. A discussion of the operation, safety aspects, and electrical schematics are included.

A listing is given of Mound Laboratory's sales of stable isotopes of noble gases, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, chlorine, and sulfur for fiscal years 1976 and 1976A (the period July 1, 1975 through September 30, 1976). Purchasers are listed alphabetically and are divided into domestic and foreign groups. A cross-reference index by location is included for domestic customers. Cross-reference listings by isotope purchased are included for all customers.

Prony's method, a technique for obtaining the parameters of a series of complex exponentials, is used here to analyze the radiation pattern of a linear array of isotropic radiators. The locations and amplitudes of the radiators are derivable from the pattern. Possible applications include imaging and array synthesis. 4 figures, 2 tables.

The central cell of TMX may require hot-ion injection. The resulting velocity-space anisotropy together with the length of the central homogeneous region raise the possibility of convective AIC instability. In this report we demonstrate that the Rosenbluth criterion of less than a thousand-fold amplitude amplification per pass can be satisfied by ion distributions which nevertheless have sufficient anisotropy to be confined within the central cell.

This report describes the non-LTE atomic-state computer program, XSNQ-U. The original classified report was issued in 1971. Since then, important changes and improvements have been included. XSNQ-U provides frequency-dependent emission and absorption coefficients for a material not in LTE (local thermodynamic equilibrium). As in XSNB, an LTE opacity subroutine, a compromise was sought between accuracy and computer speed. The result, XSNQ-U, is intended for use as a subroutine in any transport code. This report surveys the basic non-LTE equations for the average ion model, as pioneered by Grasberger (UCRL-12408 and -5135), and gives details for the approximations and technique used in XSNQ-U. Also included are some illustrative numerical examples. Since the writing of the classified report, the code has been modified to handle the case of multiple elements. The extension is straight forward; the notation of this report would only be more cumbersome if the single-element notation were replaced by the multiple-element notation. Also, the method of solving the rate equations by using analytical differentials as discussed in the classified report was replaced by a more direct incremental differences scheme, which is discussed in the present version. 12 figures, 2 tables.

This paper describes the design and fabrication of a unique silicon substrate on which gold is sputtered. It produces a finished part and eliminates the need for any etching or other processing. Several different sizes of gold dots and donuts from 50 to 750 microns diameter by 10 microns thick have been made and the process appears to be quite successful.

Effective control and monitoring of the Purex aqueous discharges are an extremely important phase of plant operation. Protection of the surrounding environment from radioactive contamination has to be of paramount importance. All possible safety measures need to be utilized and systems in place which provide effective treatment, isolation and monitoring of the discharged streams. Continual evaluation of the discharge systems is necessary to insure effective treatment and control utilizing technically up-to-date methods that will insure minimal contamination release. Presented herein is an evaluation of Purex aqueous discharge treatment, control and monitoring capabilities and comparison with ERDA Manual Chapter 0511, 0513 and 0524 requirements. Where applicable, recommendations are submitted to accomplish those requirements.

This report is a brief overview of land disposal policies of Principal federal land managements agencies.

This report is made up of slides presented at the briefing on recommendations for the incorporation of MOPPS-like detail into the BNL/DRI model. Major subjects are: fundamental purpose of energy planning; ERDA planning; hierarchical framework of production functions/models; recommendation; and management plan for implementation of recommendation. (MCW)

The extraction of information from measured or computed data is all-pervasive; to gain the most value from extracted information, it must often be transformed from one type of data into another, a process that can only preserve or lose information. An information-transformation process based upon Prony's method was found to be increasingly useful for application to electromagnetic-type problems in particular and a growing variety of physical problems in general. This procedure allows the coefficients and exponents (or parameters) of an exponential series to be derived from a sequence of its sampled values. Two basic issues are associated with Prony processing: determination of the status of the input data and application of the procedure as effectively as possible to maximize the information content of the output. The possible uses of the Prony method as an information on-transformation process are discussed; the insight gained from this viewpoint concerning the information content of data is emphasized. Waveform and spectrum characterization, data compression, and inversion of pattern data are considered briefly as applications. 8 figures, 3 tables. (RWR)

Catalytic Exchange Detritiation: A pilot-scale combined electrolysis catalytic exchange system was constructed. Tritiated Liquid Waste Decontamination (Molecular Excitation): The scavenger and irradiation cell apparatus was completed for the two-photon ISP system. The uv source (xenon flashlamp) was adapted to the photolysis cell. A problem with the optical parametric oscillator was traced to prelasing due to a degradation in isolator rejection, and the laser power supply is being modified. Fixation of Aqueous Tritiated Waste in Polymer Impregnated Concrete: An optimum weight percent of catalyst in the monomer of 0.5 percent and an oven curing temperature of 55/sup 0/C were established. The ratio of monomer to concrete is under investigation. Radiation Chemistry Studies of Tritium Fixation Packages: Pressure increase and gas composition were measured over (1) tritiated water (1000 Ci/l) with and without cement-plaster fixation and (2) tritiated n-octane (1000 Ci/l) with and without vermiculite or absorbal fixation. The back reaction that limits pressure buildup over water was inhibited by the fixative. The pressure buildup over waste vacuum pump oils was much less than the ''worst case'' predicted. Management of High Specific Activity Tritiated Liquid Wastes: Drums of solidified liquid waste were inspected one year after assembly. Of the 96 drums, four …

A parameter study was conducted on stresses in reinforced nozzle-to-cylinder attachments under internal pressure loading as analyzed by the finite-element method. Twenty-five models with branch-to-run diameter ratios 0.08 less than or equal to d/D less than or equal to 0.50 and run diameter-to-thickness ratios 10 less than or equal to D/T less than or equal to 100 were investigated. A three-dimensional finite-element program, CORTES-SA, which was developed at the University of California at Berkeley specifically for analyzing tee-joint configurations, was used in the study. It was concluded from the study that both of the reinforcement designs investigated significantly reduce maximum stresses relative to configurations having little or no reinforcement. For internal pressure loading, neither of the reinforcement designs offered a significant advantage over the other in that both types of reinforcement gave very nearly the same maximum stresses.

Three high-pressure flow microreactors and two batch autoclave reactors have been used to study the reaction networks and kinetics of (1) catalytic hydrodesulfurization of dibenzothiophene and methyl-substituted dibenzothiophenes and (2) catalytic hydrodenitrogenation of acridine. The catalysts were commercial, sulfided CoO-MoO/sub 3//..gamma..-Al/sub 2/O/sub 3/ and commercial, sulfided NiO-MoO/sub 3//..gamma..-Al/sub 2/O/sub 3/. At 300/sup 0/C and 104 atm, dibenzothiophene reacts to give H/sub 2/S and biphenyl in high yield. Methyl-substituted dibenzothiophenes react similarly, and each reaction is first-order in the sulfur-containing compound. Two methyl groups near the sulfur atom (in the 4 and 6 positions) reduce the reactivity tenfold, whereas methyl groups in positions further removed from the sulfur atom increase reactivity about twofold. These results are consistent with steric and inductive effects. In acridine conversion, a large amount of hydrogenation precedes nitrogen removal. Breaking of the carbon-nitrogen bond is evidently part of the slowest reaction in the network. The Ni-Mo catalyst is about twice as active as the Co-Mo catalyst for ring hydrogenation, and the two catalysts are about equally active for breaking the carbon-nitrogen bond. Aged catalysts taken from the H-Coal process had greatly reduced activity.

A diagram is given of the basic Shiva alignment system. The alignment requirements, as originally specified and as preseently estimated, together with the performance obtained to date from the prototype equipment are described. It is expected that this performance will be satisfactory for even the most alignment-sensitive targets and significantly better than is needed for experiments not requiring highly uniform illumination. The hardware arrangement planned for a typical Shiva chain is shown.

A Class 1 review of the thermal analysis of the LOFT Steam Generator and of the transient thermal analysis of LOFT steam generator thermal well was made to confirm compliance of the analyses with the LOFT Technical Specifications, with the LOFT integral test system - preliminary component design description for the steam generator, and with Appendix C of ANC Specification 60139. Included in this review is an examination of the thermal transients and conditions to insure adequate conservatism in analyzed conditions and transients to which the LOFT Steam Generator (including thermal well) might be exposed while in service at the LOFT reactor facility. Also, a review of the thermal code used was made to check for its applicability to these analyses.

This report is about the unionization of Farm workers with the background and alternative federal approaches.

This report is an overview of the general revenue legislation of 1972, which defines the legislation and shows the funds allocated. The report also focuses on the 1976 amendments of the legislation, including the argument for and against extending the legislature and the position of the presidency.

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This report is a journey of the federal assistance program which talks about how to get information about them and apply for assistance.

This report documents the job duties of personal staff to congressional members, including work in office management, mail, projects, casework, legislation, scheduling and personal services, press and public relations, and politics.

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