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6
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Comments on muon trapping. [HALO computer code]
Muons that result from the collisions of protons in the ISABELLE beams with other nucleons introduce important background or signal for experiments. Their ability to pass through the conductors and steel of ISABELLE magnets results in complicated trajectories. Some oscillate about quasistable orbits and are called ''trapped.'' A number of typical trajectories were plotted, and flux estimates were made with a Monte Carlo program, HALO. Trapping tends to reduce shielding requirements somewhat, but the effect does not appear to be a very large one from these initial investigations. More aspects need to be studied, and HALO appears to be a useful tool for doing so.
Date:
June 16, 1977
Creator:
Stevens, A. J. & Thorndike, A. M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Method and apparatus for aerosol-particle absorption spectroscopy. [DOE patent application]
A method and apparatus are described for determining the absorption spectra, and other properties, of aerosol particles. A heating beam source provides a beam of electromagnetic energy which is scanned through the region of the spectrum which is of interest. Particles exposed to the heating beam which have absorption bands within the band width of the heating beam absorb energy from the beam. The particles are also illuminated by light of a wave length such that the light is scattered by the particles. The absorption spectra of the particles can thus be determined from an analysis of the scattered light since the absorption of energy by the particles will affect the way the light is scattered. Preferably the heating beam is modulated to simplify the analysis of the scattered light. In one embodiment the heating beam is intensity modulated so that the scattered light will also be intensity modulated when the particles absorb energy. In another embodiment the heating beam passes through an interferometer and the scattered light reflects the Fourier Transform of the absorption spectra.
Date:
June 25, 1981
Creator:
Campillo, Anthony J. & Lin, Horn-Bond
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FPS-vidicon television camras for ultrafast-scan data acquisition
Two ultrafast-scan (<8 ms/field) television (TV) camera prototypes have been developed for closed-circuit data-acquisition applications. The line and field rates are quasi-continuously adjustable. The number of lines, the integration duty cycle, and the scan direction are among the other adjustable parameters. Typical resolution at the fastest scan rate is >500 TV lines per picture height with a corresponding dynamic range (to light input) of more than 100. The cameras use the unique properties of FPS vidicons and specially designed electronics to achieve their performance levels and versatility. The advantages and disadvantages of FPS vidicons and of antimony trisulfide and silicon target materials in such applications are discussed in detail. All of the electronics circuits are discussed. The sweep generator designs are treated at length because they are the key to the cameras' versatility. Emphasis is placed on remotely controllable analog and digital sweep generators. The latter is a complete CAMAC-compatible subsystem containing a 16-function master arithmetic logic unit. Pulsed and cw methods of obtaining transfer characteristics are described and compared. The effects of generation rates, tube types, and target types on the resolution, determined from contrast-transfer-function curves, are discussed. Several applications are described, including neutron TV pinhole, TREAT, and barium-release …
Date:
June 1, 1980
Creator:
Noel, B. W. & Yates, G. J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Geothermal energy environmental problems and control methods: review of recent findings
The findings of a literature review on the environmental concerns and associated control methods of geothermal energy utilization are presented. The document introduces the environmental problems associated with geothermal energy utilization; assesses the current status of control methods; references appropriate environmental documents; and identifies areas where additional environmental research is needed. The review attempts to consolidate current understanding of the environmental impact of geothermal energy development. Approximately 180 reports written by authors in industry, government and academia have been reviewed in the areas of air emissions, surface and subsurface liquid discharges, solid wastes, noise, subsidence, and induced seismicity.
Date:
June 1, 1980
Creator:
Nguyen, V. T.; Caskey, J. F.; Pfundstein, R. T. & Rifkin, S. B.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Quarterly Status Report on LAMPRE Program for Period Ending May 20, 1962
During the report period 110 Mw-hr of operation were completed by LAMPRE I at various power levels, and observations were made of control element performance and reactivity losses. Metallographic examination of a Core I capsule having 120 Mw-hr of irradiation exposure disclosed no major attack. Core II utilizes Ta alloy melts and 13 fuel melts. Starting materials for Core II capsules are tabulated. In research and development a gamma-ray conversion television was used to observe the flow of molten Pu in the PTA experiment. Dilute fuels being studied for use in a high-performance reactor include Pu --Co - -Ce alloys, ing exposure of test containers to U --Pu -Mn fuel at 900 deg C for 2 hrs are tabulated. In fuel reprocessing data on decontamination of Pu metal by electrorefining and by solvent extraction were obtained. Details of maintenance and development of the core test facility are included. (J.R.D.)
Date:
June 1, 1962
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Recommended new criteria for the selection of nuclear waste repository sites in Columbia River basalt and US Gulf Coast domed salt
Screening criteria and specifications are recommended to aid in the evaluation of sites proposed for nuclear waste disposal in basalt and domed salt. The recommended new criteria proposed in this report are intended to supplement existing repository-related criteria for nuclear waste disposal. The existing criteria are contained in 10 CFR 60 sections which define siting criteria of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and ONWI 33(2) which defines siting criteria of the Office of Nuclear Waste Isolation (ONWI) for the Department of Energy. The specifications are conditions or parameter values that the authors recommend be applied in site acceptance evaluations. The siting concerns covered in this report include repository depth, host rock extent, seismic setting, structural and tectonic conditions, groundwater and rock geochemistry, volcanism, surface and subsurface hydrology, and socioeconomic issues, such as natural resources, land use, and population distribution.
Date:
June 16, 1980
Creator:
Steinborn, T.L.; Wagoner, J.L.; Qualheim, B.; Fitts, C.R.; Stetkar, R.E. & Turnbull, R.W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hydrodynamic behavior of a bare rod bundle. [LMFBR]
The temperature distribution within the rod bundle of a nuclear reactor is of major importance in nuclear reactor design. However temperature information presupposes knowledge of the hydrodynamic behavior of the coolant which is the most difficult part of the problem due to complexity of the turbulence phenomena. In the present work a 2-equation turbulence model--a strong candidate for analyzing actual three dimensional turbulent flows--has been used to predict fully developed flow of infinite bare rod bundle of various aspect ratios (P/D). The model has been modified to take into account anisotropic effects of eddy viscosity. Secondary flow calculations have been also performed although the model seems to be too rough to predict the secondary flow correctly. Heat transfer calculations have been performed to confirm the importance of anisotropic viscosity in temperature predictions. All numerical calculations for flow and heat have been performed by two computer codes based on the TEACH code. Experimental measurements of the distribution of axial velocity, turbulent axial velocity, turbulent kinetic energy and radial Reynolds stresses were performed in the developing and fully developed regions. A 2-channel Laser Doppler Anemometer working on the Reference mode with forward scattering was used to perform the measurements in a simulated …
Date:
June 1, 1977
Creator:
Bartzis, J.G. & Todreas, N.E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Thermal Reactor Safety
Information is presented concerning fire risk and protection; transient thermal-hydraulic analysis and experiments; class 9 accidents and containment; diagnostics and in-service inspection; risk and cost comparison of alternative electric energy sources; fuel behavior and experiments on core cooling in LOCAs; reactor event reporting analysis; equipment qualification; post facts analysis of the TMI-2 accident; and computational methods.
Date:
June 1, 1980
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Three-dimensional thermal analysis of a baseline spent fuel repository
A three-dimensional thermal analysis has been performed using finite difference techniques to determine the near-field response of a baseline spent fuel repository in a deep geologic salt medium. A baseline design incorporates previous thermal modeling experience and OWI recommendations for areal thermal loading in specifying the waste form properties, package details, and emplacement configuration. The base case in this thermal analysis considers one 10-year old PWR spent fuel assembly emplaced to yield a 36 kw/acre (8.9 w/m/sup 2/) loading. A unit cell model in an infinite array is used to simplify the problem and provide upper-bound temperatures. Boundary conditions are imposed which allow simulations to 1000 years. Variations studied include a comparison of ventilated and unventilated storage room conditions, emplacement packages with and without air gaps surrounding the canister, and room cool-down scenarios with ventilation following an unventilated state for retrieval purposes. At this low power level ventilating the emplacement room has an immediate cooling influence on the canister and effectively maintains the emplacement room floor near the temperature of the ventilating air. The annular gap separating the canister and sleeve causes the peak temperature of the canister surface to rise by 10/sup 0/F (5.6/sup 0/C) over that from a …
Date:
June 5, 1980
Creator:
Altenbach, T.J. & Lowry, W.E.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Methods in probability and statistical inference. Final report, June 15, 1975-June 30, 1979. [Dept. of Statistics, Univ. of Chicago]
This report describes the research activities of the Department of Statistics, University of Chicago, during the period June 15, 1975 to July 30, 1979. Nine research projects are briefly described on the following subjects: statistical computing and approximation techniques in statistics; numerical computation of first passage distributions; probabilities of large deviations; combining independent tests of significance; small-sample efficiencies of tests and estimates; improved procedures for simultaneous estimation and testing of many correlations; statistical computing and improved regression methods; comparison of several populations; and unbiasedness in multivariate statistics. A description of the statistical consultation activities of the Department that are of interest to DOE, in particular, the scientific interactions between the Department and the scientists at Argonne National Laboratories, is given. A list of publications issued during the term of the contract is included.
Date:
June 1, 1980
Creator:
Wallace, D L & Perlman, M D
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Characterization of Nb-Ti superconductors with artificial pinning structures
A series of multifilamentary APC Nb-Ti superconductors have been made with Nb added as a normal second phase to provide flux pinning centers. Two compositions, 12.5% vol % and 25 vol % Nb in Nb-Ti, have fabricated into multifilamentary composites using two different fabrication methods. One method used hot isostatic compaction and hot extrusion thoughout the processing. The other method (bundle-and-draw process) discontinued all hot processing at an intermediate level. While the J{sub c} values of the bundle-and-draw wires are quite promising, the critical current of the extruded wires appears to be limited by poor uniformity of the filament cross-sectional area along the conductor length. The large values of the index of the resistive transition and small filament standard-deviation-to-average area ratios observed in the wires produced by the bundle-and-draw process suggest extrinsic factors have little effect on J{sub c}. The variation in J{sub c} as the wire diameter is reduced appears to be most strongly affected by intrinsic factors: Nb distribution and pinning strength. The final filament microstructure and Nb spacing are shown to be difficult to calculate, e.g., the mean Nb spacing near the final wire size may be {1/2} to 1/3 that of the calculated value. 5 refs., …
Date:
June 1, 1990
Creator:
Dietderich, D. R. & Scanlan, R. M.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ratio of D/sup 0/ and D/sup +/ lifetimes from their semileptonic decays
The conventional expectation for the decays of D mesons assumes that the charm quark decays in the presence of light, spectator quarks and thus the lifetimes of both charged and uncharged states are equal. In this article, evidence is presented from DELCO (at SPEAR) that the D lifetimes are quite different for neutral and charged mesons, and the results which have also become available from other experiments are reviewed.
Date:
June 1, 1980
Creator:
Donaldson, G.J.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Slope Parameter for the Differential Cross-Section for the Reaction p + d. -->. X + d in the Region of Small Momentum Transfer at Fermilab Energies
A deuterium gas jet target was used in the circulating beam of the Fermilab accelerator to study the M/sup 2//sub x/ and s dependence and the slope parameter for pd ..-->.. Xd in the region 0.025 less than or equal to vertical bar t vertical bar less than or equal to 0.17 (GeV/c)/sup 2/ and 5 less than or equal to M/sup 2//sub x/ less than or equal to 0.068s GeV/sup 2/. A simple parametrization in terms of the variable (1 - x) is found.
Date:
June 1, 1980
Creator:
Akimov, Yu. K.; Bartenev, V. D. & Izyurov, V. M.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
REPORT ON GLOVE BOXES AND CONTAINMENT ENCLOSURES
Criteria and guide lines are presented for the design, construction, and operation of safe, economical, and efficient glove boxes and associated facilities based upon present conditions and anticipated changes. Comprehensive discussion of glove box materials and components, safety and fire prevention methods, health physics problems, operational considerations, and brief descriptions of AEC installations are included. (39 references) (C.H.)
Date:
June 20, 1962
Creator:
Garden, N.B. ed.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Measurements of beat wave accelerated electrons in a toroidal plasma
Electrons are accelerated by large amplitude electron plasma waves driven by counter-propagating microwaves with a difference frequency approximately equal to the electron plasma frequency. Energetic electrons are observed only when the phase velocity of the wave is in the range 3v{sub e} < v{sub ph} < 7v{sub e} (v{sub ph} was varied 2v{sub e} < v{sub ph} < 10v{sub e}), where v{sub e} is the electron thermal velocity, (kT{sub e}/m{sub e}){sup {1/2}}. As the phase velocity increases, fewer electrons are accelerated to higher velocities. The measured current contained in these accelerated electrons has the power dependence predicted by theory, but the magnitude is lower than predicted.
Date:
June 1, 1992
Creator:
Rogers, J.H. (Princeton Univ., NJ (United States). Plasma Physics Lab.) & Hwang, D.W. (California Univ., Davis, CA (United States). Dept. of Applied Science Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States))
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Solid fuel applications to transportation engines
The utilization of solid fuels as alternatives to liquid fuels for future transportation engines is reviewed. Alternative liquid fuels will not be addressed nor will petroleum/solid fuel blends except for the case of diesel engines. With respect to diesel engines, coal/oil mixtures will be addressed because of the high interest in this specific application as a result of the large number of diesel engines currently in transportation use. Final assessments refer to solid fuels only for diesel engines. The technical assessments of solid fuels utilization for transportation engines is summarized: solid fuel combustion in transportation engines is in a non-developed state; highway transportation is not amenable to solid fuels utilization due to severe environmental, packaging, control, and disposal problems; diesel and open-cycle gas turbines do not appear worthy of further development, although coal/oil mixtures for slow speed diesels may offer some promise as a transition technology; closed-cycle gas turbines show some promise for solid fuels utilization for limited applications as does the Stirling engine for use of cleaner solid fuels; Rankine cycle engines show good potential for limited applications, such as for locomotives and ships; and any development program will require large resources and sophisticated equipment in order to advance …
Date:
June 1, 1980
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary evaluation of two-element optical concentrators for use in solar photovoltaic systems
The objective of this program was: to evaluate for photovoltaic applications the use of the compound parabolic concentrator design as a field collector--in conjunction with a primary focusing concentrator. The primary focusing concentrator may be a parabolic reflector, an array of Fresnel mirrors, a Fresnel lens, or some other type; Select several candidate configurations of such compound systems (focusing concentrators/CPC field collectors); Perform an analytic evaluation of the technical performance of these systems; and identify the most promising configurations and perform a cost effectiveness study pertinent to coupling CPC concentrators to solar cells. (WDM)
Date:
June 30, 1975
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Licensing topical report: application of probabilistic risk assessment in the selection of design basis accidents. [HTGR]
A probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) approach is proposed to be used to scrutinize selection of accident sequences. A technique is described in this Licensing Topical Report to identify candidates for Design Basis Accidents (DBAs) utilizing the risk assessment results. As a part of this technique, it is proposed that events with frequencies below a specified limit would not be candidates. The use of the methodology described is supplementary to the traditional, deterministic approach and may result, in some cases, in the selection of multiple failure sequences as DBAs; it may also provide a basis for not considering some traditionally postulated events as being DBAs. A process is then described for selecting a list of DBAs based on the candidates from PRA as supplementary to knowledge and judgments from past licensing practice. These DBAs would be the events considered in Chapter 15 of Safety Analysis Reports of high-temperature gas-cooled reactors (HTGRs).
Date:
June 1, 1980
Creator:
Houghton, W.J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fish Culture Utilization of Geothermal Energy
None
Date:
June 1, 1975
Creator:
Roberts, P. A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cobalt-60 heat source demonstration program. Phase III. Fabrication. Final report
Significant accomplishments completed during Phase III of the /sup 60/Co Heat Source Demonstration program include the following: encapsulation of 2 MCi of /sup 60/Co; fabrication of the heat source, including the ASME coded pressure vessel/core assembly, and biological shielding; endurance testing of a prototype heat pipe for a period of 28 months; fabrication and qualification of the heat pipe emergency cooling subsystem; issue of the safety evaluation report, reference 3, and the operations manual, reference 4; and heat source assembly. The planned demonstration test program was modified to include testing of a total power system. Based on an evaluation of available power conversion systems, which included the closed-cycle Brayton and organic Rankine systems, the closed-cycle Brayton system was selected for use. Selection was based on advantages offered by the direct coupling of this conversion system with the gas-cooled heat source. In implementing the test program, the AiResearch BCD power conversion system was to be coupled to the heat source following initial heat source performance testing and part way through the endurance test. In accordance with the program redirection the following Phase IV checkout operations were completed to evaluate procedural and hardware acceptability: heat source dummy fueling; fueling cask sielding survey; …
Date:
June 1, 1973
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Matching renewable energy systems to village-level energy needs
This report provides a five step process for matching alternative renewable energy technologies with energy needs in rural villages of developing countries. Analytic tools are given for each of the five steps as well as information that can be expected. Twelve characterization criteria are developed to assist in the matching process. Three of these criteria, called discrimination criteria, are used for preliminary screening of technology possibilities for each need. The other criteria address site-specific temporal, climatic, social, cultural, and environmental characteristics of the energy need, technology, and cost considerations. To illustrate the matching process, seven basic human needs for energy are matched with seven potential renewable energy technologies. The final portion of the paper discusses the advantages of such a matching process and the resources required to initiate such an effort within a development project. Specific recommendations are given for field-testing this process and actions that could be taken immediately in basic research and development, applied research and technology modification, demonstrations, and commercialization to assist in the future diffusion of renewable energy technologies to rural areas of developing countries.
Date:
June 1, 1980
Creator:
Ashworth, J.H. & Neuendorffer, J.W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A conceptual framework for using DOE 5700. 6C and the other DOE orders as an integrated management system; the Fermilab experience
In this paper, I describe a conceptual framework that uses DOE Order 5700.6C and more than 140 other DOE Orders as an integrated management system -- but I describe it within the context of the broader sociological and cultural issues of doing research at DOE funded facilities. The conceptual framework has two components. The first involves an interpretation of the 10 criteria of DOE 5700.6C that is tailored for a research environment. The second component involves using the 10 criteria as functional categories that orchestrate and integrate the other DOE Orders into a total management system. The Fermilab approach aims at reducing (or eliminating) the redundancy and overlap within the DOE Orders system at the contractor level.
Date:
June 1, 1992
Creator:
Bodnarczuk, M.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Improved Sample Bonding and Emission With Tantalum Surface Ionization Filaments
Techniques for conditioning of Ta filaments for improved bonding and emission with a Ta metal powder-Ta/sub 2/O/sub 5/ mixture are described. A porous Ta metal layer is deposited which restricts sample to the filament. Metal- oxide ion emission is enhanced with additional Ta/sub 2/O/sub 5/ to the porous layer. Reduction of fractionation through action of liquid Ta/sub 2/O/sub 5/ is discussed in particular for Sr+ emission. Use of conditioned filaments for rapid U concentration analysis with a single-filament mass spectrometer is emphasized. (auth)
Date:
June 29, 1962
Creator:
Goris, P.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
FUEL CYCLE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Quarterly Progress Report, January 1 to March 31, 1962
The permanent shutdown of the Westinghouse Testing Reactor at the end of the quarter forced a revision in plans for programming the remainder of the irradiation of the two uninstrumented capsules whose testing was in progress. The minimum estimated burnup at this point, based on hot cell data obtained from the pilot capsule, was 13,100 MW-d/ton U. It was decided to continue the testing of only one capsule in another reactor until the original goal of 20,000 MW-d/ton U is reached. The irradiation of the second capsule is to be terminated so that it can serve as a control. Fabrication was initiated on enriched UO/sub 2/ pellets for incorporation in full scale fuel rods to be irradiated in the Vallecitos Boiling Water Reactor. A wet nitrogen pyrohydrolysis step in conjunction with oxidationreduction cycling is being used to attain a satisfactory density exceeding 95% of theoretical at 1150 deg C. Apparatus and procedures being used for measurement of thermal conductivity and thermal expansion of sintered and cast uranium carbide are described. The coefficient of linear thermal expansion for a single specimen of 4.37 wt.% carbon sintered uranium carbide was determined to be 11.8 x 10/sup -6/ mm/mm- deg C, while that …
Date:
June 1, 1962
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library