An analytical trajectory and aerothermodynamic analysis of a satellite containing a Task 2 thermoelectric generator was completed. A 300-statute mile circular polar orbit was used for this analysis and the launch was assumed to be from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Results of this study show that upon natural decay from a successful mission, the radio-cerium fuel will burn up in space at high altitude, thus only a very minor amount of radio cerium will be released to the stratosphere. A complete analyses of the fate of the radio-cerium fuel following various aborted launching attempts also was carried out. Charts summarizing the various assumed failures and locations of the fuel following failure are shown. A technical discussion of the methods used in performing the analysis is included in the report. (auth)

Five irradiated and five unirradiated wafers were analyzed. Each wafer was analyzed for samarium by emission spectrography. The unirradiated wafers were analyzed for uranium by coulometric and potentiometric methods and for uranium isotopes by mass spectrometry. The irradiated wafers were analyzed for uranium and plutonium by coulometric methods, for plutonium isotopes by the 256-channel alpha pulse analyzer, and for the isotopes of uranium and of plutonium by mass spectrometry. The methods of preparing wafers for analysis are discussed; the data are tabulated.

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This report discuss the design of the Plutonium Reclamation Facility the capacity of which will be 300 kilograms per month or 3600 kilograms per year or plutonium. The subject facility, as the name implies, must be extremely flexible in its ability to handle a wide variety of feed materials. The new facility will be operating on a three-shift day, five-day week, 40-week year with an overall efficiency of 75 percent; twelve weeks per year will be required for ``turnaround`` time to enable campaign operation for segregation of feed plutonium by isotopic content.

A critical review of the literature revealed no experiments on uranyl ion transfer from an aqueous to a tributyl phosphate phase which positively measured the kinetics of the chemical reaction at the interphase. Drawing isorhythmic lines on a three component diagram gives a complex correlation for the compaction of three sizes of glass beads. Neither the use of thoria sols nor high feed solution concentrations of thorium nitrate gave any significant increase in mean particle diameters over those obtained from nitrate solutions of lower concentrations in flame denitration. A hydraulic film resistance has been detected in the anion exchange of uranyl sulfate into Dowex 2lK, and chloride elution was found to give a higher apparent uranium diffusion coefficient than nitrate elution. The rate of dissolution of mixed thorium-uranium oxides was determined as a function of the per cent of mixed oxides dissolved. Mixing in tanks packed with boron glass Raschig rings is being continued. The SRE hydraulic dejacketer has been operated successfully with prototype fuel rods. Excessive foaming was encountered when sheared stainless-clad UO/sub 2/ was suddenly contacted with boiling 13 M nitric acid. While attempting to shear a prototype Yankee subassembly with Kanigan brazed diffusion bonded joints, a five …

The densities of various Zirflex-type solutions at 25 gas-cooled C can be expressed by the equation: p calc = (0.99710 + 0.03l57 m) + (0.02046 - 0.002659 m)c -(0.0033460.000703 m)c3/2 + 0.14349x + 0.49z where m = moles liter/ sup -1/ NH/sub 4/NO/sub 3/, c = moles liter/sup -1/ NH/sub 4/F, x = moles liter/ sup -1/ (NH/sub 4/)/sub 2/ZrF/sub 6/, and z = moles liter/sup -1/ UO/sub 2/(NO/ sub 3/)/sub 2/. This eq uation fits the data with a sigma value of 0.00018 g/ml for NH/sub 4/FNH/sub 4/NO/sub 3/ solutions, 0.00024 g/ml for NH/sub 4/F-(NH/sub 4/ )/sub 2/ZrF/sub 6/ solutions, and 0.0002 g/ml for solutions containing UO/sub 2/ (NO/sub 3/)/sub 2/ and/or NH/sub 4/F-NH/sub 4/NO/sub 3/ over the range of 0.0M to 6.0M NH/sub 4/F, 0.0M to 1.6M NH/sub 4/NO/sub 3/, 0.0M to 0.5M (NH/sub 4/)/sub 2/ ZrF/sub 6/, and 0.0M to 0.0025M UO/sub 2/(NO/sub 3/)/sub 2/. (auth)

The feasibility of improving the mechanical properties at 1700 to 1800 deg F of oxidation-resistant Fe-Al-Cr alloys by means of a refractory dispersion was explored. A literature search was conducted, preliminary experimental determinations of properties of the alloy and its oxides were carried out, and certain mathematical relations between dispersion charaeteristics and metallurgical variables were derived. The results indicate that the alloys can be strengthened sufficiently by using a dispersion with an interparticle spacing of about 2 to 3 mu . High-temperature native oxides of the Fe-Al-Cr alloy consist largely of Al/sub 2/O/sub 3/ and in theory would serve as a aatisfactory second phase. (auth)

The feasibility of improving the mechanical properties at 1700-1800°F of oxidation-resistant Fe-Al-Cr alloys by means of a refractory dispersion has been explored. A literature search was conducted, preliminary experimental determinations of properties of the alloy and its oxides were carried out, and certain mathematical relations between dispersion characteristics and metallurgical variables were derived. The results indicate that the alloys can be strengthened sufficiently by using a dispersion with an interparticle spacing of about 2-3 µ. High-temperature native oxides of the Fe-Al-Cr alloy consist largely of Al2O3 and in theory would serve as a satisfactory second phase.

From abstract: "The study evaluates the utilization of superheat and moisture separation techniques in the SM-2 design to improve the steam plant reliability and thermal efficiency. Ease of packaging, steam plant transient response, and capital costs are also considered. The reference design used for comparison is the steam cycle employing saturated steam at 600 psia described in APAE No. 40, Volume II."

Cutoff energies were calculated for height/diameter (H/D) values of 1, 3, 6, and 11.25 for cadmium cylinders. These are presented along with the values for H/D = 2 for comparison. Similar values for boron filters for H/D values of 1 and 2 are shown. (M.C.G.)

The Pinot Project was designed to provide some indication of the extent to which gases from a confined underground explosion in oil shale would migrate parallel to the bedding planes. At 0800 on Aug. 2, 1960, 946 lb of nitromethane was fired in shot hole No. 1. There was no visible damage to the mine adit or to any structure associated with cation of the extent to which gases from a confined underground explosion in oil shale would migrate parallel to the bedding planes. At 0800 on Aug. 2, 1960, 946 lb of nitromethane was fired in shot hole No. 1. There was no visible damage to the mine adit or to any stnucture associated with the workings. Gas samples collected from sampling holes near the shot hole were analyzed for Kr/sup 85/, which had been included with the nitromethane as a tracer. It appeared that the Kr/sup 85/ concentration in the samples out to 50 ft was more or less independent of space and time between +2 and +50 hr. Relativsly little Kr/sup 85/ was detected at 125 ft and none beyond. About (20 plus or minus 10)% of the Kr/sup 85/ escaped into ths adit. The results of …

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Abstract: This technical report contains a description of the nuclear analysis performed upon the SM-2 core and vessel for the period September 1, 1958 to December 31, 1959. Calculations are given for core reactivity, power distributions, lifetime, reactor control, kinetics, radiation problems, fuel and poison burn-ups, and the nuclear effects of poisons, temperature, and geometry. Wherever possible, experimental data is included in order to test the validity of the analytical models. The SM-2 nuclear analysis was performed by Alco Products, in. under Tasks 1, 8, and 10 of Contract No. AT(30-2)-326 for the Atomic Energy Commission.

An analog recording technique was investigated in which pulses from a scintillation counter are stretched to a width compatible with the bandwidth of the recorder. Three types of playback systems were considered, i.e., unequalized velocity, equalized velocity, and flux sensitive playback. The results of the three systems were found to be comparable. Loss in resolution in the process was primarily due to nonuniformities in magnetic tape properties and maintenance of an adequate head to tape contact. Instrumental line widths of the order of 3% were achieved using equipment of moderate cost. (For preceding period see ARF- 1151-5.) (auth)

A brief series of experiments was performed to study the high temperature reaction of the Zircaloy-uranium-aluminum system at the request of Reactor Engineering Operation, Irradiation Processing Department. Knowledge of the high temperature behavior of this combination of materials is important to the evaluation of reactor behavior during possible accidental over-heating of a fuel channel.

It is proposed in this report to describe a new two-phase flow mixing length model. It consists of treating the two-phase system as a continuous medium and applying to it the methods and assumptions so widely accepted in single-phase turbulent flow. Because it reduces a two-phase problem to an equivalent one in single-phase flow, the proposed model can be readily used to predict the effects of flow rate, channel geometry, and channel direction in two-phase flow.

A resume of Health Physics activities for January, February, and March, 1960 is presented. Discussions and tabulations which summarize results of field surveys, bioassay, personnel monitoring, and environmental surveys are included.

A test was conducted to determine the radiation level of several scram shaft assemblies after their removal from the reactor vessel during Core 1 Seed 1 refueling. Data on radiation levels near the assemblies 75 days after shutdown are given. (J.R.D.)

"Dust and gas masks and respirators have been an effective method under certain environmental conditions to reduce the inhalation of toxic aerosols. Under many conditions, however, their efficacy has been seriously questioned. It is the purpose of this study to evaluation over-all respirator performance on fine aerosols and to develop equipment whereby a greater degree of respiratory protection may be assured with reliability for highly toxic atmospheres."

General SRE operating instructions, limits, and procedures are listed. Specific operating instructions are given for the reactor, sodium heat-transfer systems, sodium service systems, service cooling system, helium system, nitrogen and dehumidification systems, vent system, liquid waste system, fuel handling machine, building ventilation systems, wash cells, emergency power system, pump coolant systems, crane operation, off-normal conditions, and special procedures. (W.D.M.)

ABS>The physical and chemical properties of lithium hydride are described, based on reasonably full coverage of the available unclassified literature as of July 1, 1960. Where possible, the data are presented critically. Lithium deuteride and lithium hydride gases are included. Practical matters such as thermal stability, corrosive character, utilization, handling, fabrication, and analysis are discussed. This report replaces report NYO-3957 and its supplement NYO-8022. 230 references. (auth)

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, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Authority of the Secretary of State to accept and file the application for Certificate of Authority of Panhandle Telephone Co-Operative, Inc., a foreign corporation, which proposes to furnish rural telephone service and related questions.

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, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Does the Commissioners' Court of Sutton County have the power of eminent domain to condemn land for flood control easements where land is situated in an adjacent county and related questions.

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, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Payment of auditing or accounting fees under a tax remission act.