Programming research in the construction of a translator to Oracle language from ALGOL.

Report documenting ongoing research and developments at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Gas-Cooled Reactor Project.

Investigation of the flow through straight-through , elbow, and tee "AN" fittings at negligible approach velocity with approach temperatures up to 1100 degrees F.

Fourier refinement analysis of the uranium parameters in uranium tetrafluoride.

Results of experimental investigation for improving intensification and to reduce stress concentrations for anvil redesign.

From introduction: "The contract covers final design of the SM-2 Nuclear Power (PWR) Steam Electric Station, described in the preliminary design report, APAE 40, Volumes I and II."

Abstract: Uranium-vanadium ore has long been known in the Trachyte district. Production started in 1913 and has been erratic and intermittent to date. Until recently, practically all production from the Henry Mountains area has come from the Trachyte district.

From introduction: The study of cyclotron-magnet design presented here is directed toward attaining a large ratio of energy in the ion beam with respect to cost. Alternatively, the goal may be regarded as a smaller, more convenient apparatus. These two objectives are not completely incompatible; a design that is more economical than the usual is also smaller. The best design of a cyclotron can be obtained only by considering the problem as a whole. The conditions necessary to maintain an ion beam, the conditions required for the operation of the oscillator, and a host of other problems influence the design of the magnet. It is assumed in this paper that the "other problems" can be satisfactorily solved, if the gap has a suitable geometry and the field a suitable space dependence.

From summary: The procedure has been to search for areas in which nonpedogenic calcrete or gypcrete may have developed and where additional study or exploration might be justified.

Report detailing values of x-ray lives and limits for trans-uranic elements. Formulas and methods are detailed throughout the report.

Report discussing trial runs of a method of recovery of uranium from salvage residue. The method involves hydrofluorination of the residue to remove large quantities of interfering silicates, followed by a fluorination treatment to remove uranium.

Abstract: Tuballoy can be effectively separated from tantalum filaments by chlorination of the filaments and subsequent distillation and condensation of tantalum chloride. Apparatus for chlorination of filaments and distillation separation in one unit is under consideration. Chemical methods of separation of tuballoy from distillation residues are being tested.

This is a progress report on the carbonate process, compiled by the chemical development department of the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation's Y-12 plant, covering the month of September, 1949. In the previous month, the problem of immediate interest to the Monticello operation were listed. Projects that were left incomplete during that time were continued during this month, as well as a brief investigation of the process in which raw ore is leached with sodium carbonate, the sands and slime separated, the sands leached with acid, and the slimes roasted in a pellitized form.

The following report analyzes different values and measurements that give the same results for the captured cross section of thermal neutrons for Si.

This report deals with the formation of oriented layers of an oxide which form during oxidation without any evident relationship to the parent and underlying metal. It is offered without explanation or proposed mechanism.

Report discussing methods for preparing various protactinium compounds, including protactinium oxides, tetrafluoride, and oxysulfide. Additionally, a method for making the protactinium metal is mentioned.

Abstract: "An accurate calculation is given for the quantity which corresponds to the diffusion length in the theory of the pile. The procedure is to establish a relationship between the diffusion length and the change in thermal utilization from a pile with infinite sides to one with sides of a finite length. The calculation of this change in the thermal utilization is then carried through. Approximation to the answer and numerically exact calculations are given in the report. The results show that for radif very near the optimum values the exact diffusion length is slightly larger than the one obtained from the usual formula...However, over most of the range of radii the exact diffusion length is smaller than the approximate one."

Report discussing methods for recovering hafnium-free zirconium from irradiated fuel elements. Two methods are discussed: the fluoride method and the Zircex method. Experimental procedures to evaluate these methods and their results are presented.

Report presenting a correction to an age-diffusion equation used by ANP Physics Group, as well as a test calculation using the corrected equation.

"These notes are intended to serve as a summary of the current knowledge of properties of materials. In the future some need may exist for related information on methods od testing, design and fabrication. This issue presents information on thorium with subdivisions..."

Abstract: "This specification covers the cleaning of Zir caloy-2 components of PWR fuel rods and such tools, gauges, or other devices as may be required in subsequent handling, welding and inspection per Fuel Rod Specification AP-292545, Section II-A-4 and Section II-B-3."

The following report presents data from the investigations on discovering factors affecting the precipitation of tubanyl peroxide from Alpha and Beta gunk solutions at reduced temperatures.

Summary: "An apparatus is described which applies alternate pulses from two ion beams to a galvanometer network. The isotopic ratio is read directly from a potentiometer. The comparison is independent of ion beam intensity. This method is not practical for application to the standard Nier assay instrument because of the low ion currents normally used. It is suggested that this comparison method may have utility in a spectrometer utilizing a high intensity ion source such as capillary ore or condensed spark."

Abstract: The possibilities for the removal of tuballoy from diffusion pump oil and reclamation of the oils for reuse are discussed. The report includes specifications of practical equipment, operating instructions, photographs and diagrams of the necessary construction details.