From abstract: Results are reported of a study to determine the most economical method of utilizing nuclear heat to gasify a North Dakota lignite and a West Virginia bituminous coal so that the resulting gas is suitable as a source of synthesis gas for fuels and chemicals.

From abstract: "Results of tests investigating the effects of feed and scrub acidities on the extraction of uranium and contaminants from process slurries by tributyl phosphate-Gulfspray Naphtha in a Scheibel continuous extractor are described. Studies on the fractional precipitation of MgX from a dilute sulfuric acid system throw considerable light on the probable constitution of MgX. Further data on the effect of acidity on the extraction of molybdenum and vanadium into ethyl ether are presented.

Abstract: During the course of power run 14 on the Sodium Reactor Experiment (SRE) at low power, the temperature difference among various fuel channels was found to be undesirably high. Normal operating practices did not succeed in reducing this temperature difference to acceptable values and on July 26, 1959, the run was terminated.

Progress report for the Piqua Reactor Operations Analysis Program describing observations and analyses at the Piqua Nuclear Power Facility (PNPF). The program goals are to monitor operations and collect data in order to ensure that the plant's operation is safe, to improve design and performance, to evaluate the performance and lifetime of the plant's components and systems, to evaluate plant safety and safeguards, and to disseminate all information to the scientific community.

The coefficients of thermal conductivity of aluminum-bismuth metal-to-metal bonds, and of aluminum and bismuth surfaces in contact under pressure, were measured.

The following report measures neutrons and gammas in solid B4C, as well as measuring H2O containing .5% boron by weight in the lid tank. Quantities measured in the following report in borated water are: thermal neutron distribution along the center line of the source (Z); fast neutron dose vs. Z; Gamma dose vs. Z; and neutron absorption by boron within solid B4C.

This is a progress report on the work of ore tressing and pyrometallurgical studies as well as a study of chemical work on phosphates. This report covers the month of November, 1947.

Report presenting chordwise pressure distributions measured over the left wing of the Convair XF-92A delta-wing airplane to determine the effect of lift on the wing characteristics at subsonic and transonic Mach numbers. Results regarding the chordwise pressure distributions, wing-section aerodynamic characteristics, spanwise distributions, and elevon-section loads are provided.

Report discussing the results of using an enlarged vertical tail on a P-63A-1 on directional stability. The tests included measurements of the amount of sideslip at various speeds and normal accelerations. Potential required modifications for increased performance using the larger tail are also described.

The effect of the design characteristics of various condensing chambers on magnesium build-up at the chamber inlet was investigated. The condensing chambers are used in the vapor-condensation process for making magnesium slurries. A complete description of the various chamber designs and the procedure used in testing the chambers is given. The results are evaluated on the basis of clogging and total magnesium distilled per run. Orifice design was also considered.

Report presenting chordwise pressure distributions measured over the left wing of the Convair XF-92A delta-wing airplane to determine the effect of lift on the wing characteristics at subsonic and transonic Mach numbers. Results regarding the chordwise pressure distributions, wing-section aerodynamic characteristics, spanwise distribution, and elevon-section loads are provided.

Report presenting an investigation in the Langley Unitary Plan wind tunnel to determine the drag and static longitudinal and lateral stability characteristics of a model of the Grumman F11F-1F airplane at Mach numbers 1.56, 1.76, 2.06, and 2.53. The investigation included the effects on performance and stability of modifications, including a wing-root leading-edge fillet and horizontal tails with negative dihedral of 10 degrees and 30 degrees. Information regarding net external minimum drag coefficients, neutral points, directional stability, and positive effective dihedral is provided.

Report presenting the overall performance and rotating stall characteristics of a single-stage compressor with a hub-tip ratio of 0.76 and a symmetrical velocity diagram over a wide range of weight flow for several different design speed percentages. No discontinuities in performance were noted at an operating condition. Results regarding the overall performance, types of rotating stall observed, circumferential extent of stall zones, flow fluctuations incited by rotating stall, rotating-stall hysteresis, and a theoretical analysis are provided.

Report discussing an investigation into the performance of several modifications of a side-inlet ramjet engine diffuser. Total-pressure-recovery profiles, Mach number profiles, longitudinal wall static pressure distributions, and variation of the average-static to average-total pressure are presented.

Report presenting an investigation in a single tubular combustor to determine the effectiveness of hydrogen fuel using an annular fuel-vaporizing combustor in a full-scale turbojet engine. Six different fuel-injector designs were investigated. Results regarding the ignition, combustion efficiency, combustor pressure loss, stability of combustion, and best configuration are provided.

"A spin-tunnel investigation has been made to determine the probability of external fuel tanks striking an airplane after being jettisoned in a spin. The investigation showed that for straight-wing fighter-type designs in any case in which jettisoning of tanks in a spin might aid spin recovery the tanks would probably clear all parts of the airplane" (p. 1).

Report presenting a flight and wind-tunnel investigation to determine the aerodynamic vibration characteristics of ailerons for the Douglas D-558-2 airplane. Testing was conducted to investigate the possibilities of a single-degree-of-freedom flutter known as aileron "buzz" or aileron compressibility flutter. Results regarding the three types of aileron vibration observed and vibration amplitudes are provided.

Report presenting the calculated lift distributions and associated aerodynamic parameters for a Consolidated Vultee B-36 and two Boeing B-47 airplanes coupled at the wing tips for different angles of attack and deflections of the ailerons. Results regarding lifts, moments, and induced drags and the use of the data for calculating aerodynamic forces and equilibrium conditions are provided.

Memorandum presenting a summary of the effects of plan form and thickness on the lift and drag characteristics of wings at transonic speeds. The data was obtained during a transonic research program conducted in the high-speed 7- by 10-foot tunnel by the transonic-bump method. Results regarding lift, drag at zero lift, and drag due to lift are provided.

The experimental performance of liquid fluorine and liquid diborane was investigated in a 100-pound-thrust engine at a combustion pressure of 300 pounds per square inch absolute. Methods of handling and transporting liquid fluorine were developed. It was extremely difficult to obtain satisfactory operation because of the high flame speed and high combustion chamber temperatures. The maximum performance obtained was 280 pound seconds per pound, 88 percent of the theoretical maximum. The theoretical performance was recalculated with revised thermodynamic data, indicating a maximum specific impulse of 311 pound seconds per pound as compared with the previously reported value of 323.

Investigation of an airplane in flight to determine the effectiveness of vortex generators in preventing separation due to compressibility shock at full-scale Reynolds numbers. All of the arrangements of vortex generators tested delayed separation to higher Mach numbers or lift coefficients. More experimentation will be needed to determine the optimum arrangement of vortex generators.

Report presenting an analytical investigation to evaluate the effects of permeability variations on surface temperatures and coolant flows for ranges of temperature and Reynolds number that are of particular interest for gas-turbine blades. Results regarding small-orifice calibrations, effect of orifices in series with porous surfaces on permeability correlation, effect of permeability variations on coolant-flow rates and porous-wall temperatures, evaluation of the experimental porous blade, and design features for transpiration-cooled turbine blades are provided.

Report presenting the results of testing on a high-pressure-ratio, axial-flow compressor rotor designed to operate efficiently at high speeds. High flows are needed to increase engine thrust without increasing engine front area. Results regarding the overall total-pressure ratio and adiabatic efficiency, effect of angle of attack on efficiency, determination of the effect of mean radius rotor inlet Mach number and Reynolds number on turning angle, and other information about ideal operation of the rotor are provided.

Report presenting a method for calculating the steady-state rolling effectiveness of flexible sweptback wings at subsonic and supersonic speeds. Comparisons between the experimental and calculated values are presented for a wide range of wing-aileron configurations.