Report regarding the process development work at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, including project objectives, design considerations, descriptions of equipment, and estimated costs.

One of the techniques by which highly ionized plasmas can be generated in the laboratory makes use of strong, electromagnetically driven shock waves propagating into a cold gas. In this paper the phenomenon is analyzed as a one-dimensional single-fluid hydromagnetic problem, neglecting dissipation behind the wave. We hypothesize that the rarefaction wave remains attached to the front. In the limit of essentially complete ionization behind the front the problem can be solved analytically as long as the transverse magnetic field there remains small compared with the longitudinal field.

This report summarizes investigations taken between October 1, 1959, to September 30, 1960 with the objectives of developing high-tungsten alloys which are readily fabricable into massive and complex shapes and which possess adequate strength for operation at temperatures up to 2000 F. Within this report, studies are divided into two main categories: alloy development and material fabrication techniques

Information obtained in a survey of control rod applications and operating experience is reported. This survey covered the Army Nuclear Power Program, the Organic Moderated Reactor Experiment, the Yankee Atomic Power Plant, the Shippingport Pressurized Water Reactor and the Argonne Experimental Boiling Water Reactor.

"Abstract: Data on analog magnetic tape characteristics are presented along with results from conventional and modulator playback system operational tests. Theoretical considerations imply that the modulator head should be loss sensitive to short term variations in record and playback tape speed. It is also pointed out that although a tape recorder operating at 7.5 in./sec has only 12 kcs bandwidth for sinusoidal wave forms. the record and play-back amplifiers for pulse recording can operate with other bandwidths. These amplifiers must be capable of passing a square wave with a frequency of 1.5 kcs. A square wave of such frequency represents the condition of 350 microsecond pulses with a 700 microsecond period. (J.R.D)."

The purpose of the test was to insure satisfactory operation of the turbine after overhaul of the turbine which was completed February 1, 1959. The operation of the turbine during this start-up was satisfactory.

Approximate shapes of nonlifting bodies having minimum pressure foredrag at high supersonic airspeeds are calculated. With the aid of Newton's law of resistance, the investigation is carried out for various combinations of the conditions of given body length, base diameter, surface area, and volume. In general, it is found that when body length is fixed, the body has a blunt nose; whereas, when the length is not fixed, the body has a sharp nose. The additional effect of curvature of the flow over the surface is investigated to determine its influence on the shapes for minimum drag. The effect is to increase the bluntness of the shapes in the region of the nose and the curvature in the region downstream of the nose. These shape modifications have, according to calculation, only a slight tendency to reduce drag. Several bodies of revolution of fineness ratios 3 and 5, including the calculated shapes of minimum drag for given length and base diameter and for given base diameter and surface area, were tested at Mach numbers from 2.73 to 6.28. A comparison of theoretical and experimental foredrag coefficients indicates that the calculated minimum-drag bodies are reasonable approximations to the correct shape.

Abstract: The reactor kinetics equations are combined into a single integral equation whose kernel describes the time-dependent characteristics of the reactor including six delayed groups of neutrons. Numerical solutions of the integral equation are given for constant, linear, and ∫sin²kx dx reactivities. An approximate solution of the integral equation is obtained which provides a basis for the formulation and solution of the reactor system control problem using the methods of servomechanisms theory. The reactor frequency response function, a product of the approximate solution, is calculated and plot given.

The useful lifetimes of the phosphoric-hydrochloric anodic etching solution and the nitric acid stripping solutions were studied. Groups of uranium wafers of surface areas approximately 0.033 sq ft were anodically etched and stripped. From the losses in weight observed, it was concluded that at least three square feet of uranium may be anodized per liter of phosphoric-hydrochloric acid solution without regeneration. The nitric acid stripping solution was found to be satisfactory for at least one square foot of uranium per liter, but the reaction rate decreased rapidly after the treatment of two square feet per liter.

Report presenting an investigation to determine the effectiveness of circulation control by applying suction through trailing-edge slots on a 45 degree sweptback wing. Various chordwise extents and depths of slot were investigated with and without deflection of a trailing-edge split flap. Results regarding the correlation of two-dimensional-section results with Ehlers' theory, effectiveness of circulation control on a sweptback wing, effect of slot configuration on circulation control, effect of trailing-edge split flap on circulation control, effect of circulation control on pitching moment, and circulation control at angle of attack are provided.

Unanticipated radioactive contamination of the 200 Areas environs was discovered in the latter part of 1947, about 2.5 years after the startup of the Bismuth Phosphate Separation Plants. It was subsequently established that this contamination was due to radioactive particles emanating from the Separation Plants' stacks, and the need for exhaust ventilation air filtration equipment was recognized. Sand filters were installed in the fall of 1948 in the ventilation systems of the B and T Bismuth Phosphate Plants. These filter units essentially eliminated this contamination problem and have performed satisfactorily to the present time.

Memorandum presenting an investigation conducted in the 4- by 4-foot supersonic pressure tunnel at Mach number 2.01 to determine the static stability and control characteristics of a canard-type missile configuration with large deflections of the canard controls and with deflection of wing-tip controls. The results of the investigation indicated that with a 30 degree deflection of the canard control a maximum trim normal-force coefficient of 0.4 and a maximum trim angle of attack of 12 degrees might be obtained for the optimum center-of-gravity location.

Many procedures for the chemical isolation of the microscopic angular inclusions in rolled uranium have been investigated. Four were selected as most satisfactory for this work and will be described in detail. The procedures are: (1) the copper displacement of the uranium, (2) the electrolytic displacement of the uranium, (3) the chemical dissolution of the uranium in an anhydrous solution of hydrogen chloride in methanol, and (4) the chemical dissolution of the uranium in an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride and hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: "The information contained in this report consists of personnel exposures to radioactive dust resulting from a thorium rolling operation."

From introduction: "This report summarizes the experimental data obtained at the San Pablo Laboratory on the corrosion of 5% Cr - 0.5% Mo steel by bismuth under conditions that allow mass transfer to occur. The bismuth is circulated through a temperature gradient by means of a thermosiphon loop."

Report presenting a low-speed investigation in the stability tunnel to determine the static longitudinal stability and control characteristics of a 60 degree triangular-wing model with various triangular-all-movable horizontal tails. An all-movable trail of 10 percent of the wing area and aspect ratio 2.31 was investigated in 17 tail positions, including positions above, below, and to the rear of the assumed center of gravity.

Report presenting an investigation to determine if thin airfoils with increased values of low-speed maximum lift coefficient but also retain the basic advantages of thin sections at high Mach numbers can be developed. Several experimental thin airfoil sections were developed from an analysis of airfoil data and two of them were investigated at high and low subsonic Mach numbers. Results regarding the low-speed characteristics and high-speed characteristics are provided.

Report summarizing corrosion tests meant to determine the corrosion rates of bronze, mild steel, T-304 stainless steel and 2S aluminum in 10% potassium tetraborate solution. Tests were completed under the boiling point of each solution except for 2S aluminum, which was tested at 40C, the approximate temperature in a pile.

Report documenting the suitability of Colorado for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials such as coal, oil shale, natural gas, and oil-impregnated strippable deposits.

Volume of supplementary data, illustrations, and other information related to a study of the suitability of areas in Colorado for developing coal, natural gas, oil shale, and other deposits into synthetic liquid fuels.

Report documenting the suitability of Kentucky for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials, water sources, and local interest.

Report presenting the damping-in-roll characteristics of three wings with an aspect ratio of 4, a taper ratio of 0.6, an NACA 65A006 airfoil section, and three different sweep angles at a range of Mach numbers and angles of attack. The data were obtained in the 7- by 10-foot tunnel transonic bump by utilizing the twisted-wing technique. Results regarding the damping-in-roll parameter, angle of attack, and lift-curve slope are provided.

The following report measures a shield mockup in three regions: the first made almost entire of iron; the second, transition, region is made of various thicknesses of B4C; and the third region was borated water. The iron samples used in the experiments were made in the form of rectangular plates and place in the lid tank; however, the plates were not completely flat and created a water gap that was measured in this report.

Positive and negative mesons produced in a common target in the cyclotron are received in two photographic plates. In the magnetic field of the cyclotron, negatives are deflected to one plate, positives to the other. The mesons must pass through an absorber before entering the plates in order to be observable.