The shutdown system for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor (CRBR) includes two independent systems--a primary and a secondary system. The Secondary Control Rod System (SCRS) is a new design which is being developed by General Electric to be independent from the primary system in order to improve overall shutdown reliability by eliminating potential common-mode failures. The paper describes the status of the SCRS design and fabrication and testing activities. Design verification testing on the component level is largely complete. These component tests are covered with emphasis on design impact results. A prototype unit has been manufactured and system level tests in sodium have been initiated.

Design and calibration of a 15 channel multi-channel analyzer for analysis of energetic neutral particles escaping a hot plasma are discussed. Features of the analyzer include a frequency response from DC to 50 kHz, spatial resolution, mass resolution, and data acquisition and processing for 15 points on the energy distribution that are simultaneously recorded. Another feature of the system is the ability to radially scan the plasma. An rf ion source is used to provide ions and neutrals used for calibration of a reference single channel analyzer. This analyzer is, in turn, used to calibrate the multi-channel analyzer over the energy range 500 eV to 40 keV. A brief description of the data processing system is included. (RME)

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, John L. Hill, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Automatic suspension of driver's license.

The LOFT Containment Vessel attachments for the Mainsteam and Feedwater Piping Support Structures have been analyzed for operating and faulted loading conditions. This report contains the analysis of the connections to the containment vessel for the most current design and loading. Also contained in this report is the analysis of the piping supports.