The Gamma to Gamma Prime Transformation in the Uranium-Molybdenum System (open access)

The Gamma to Gamma Prime Transformation in the Uranium-Molybdenum System

Abstract: Electrical resistance measurements and metallography were employed in a study of the kinetics of the gamma to gamma prime transformation in the uranium-molybdenum system at 16 wt% molybdenum.
Date: December 31, 1961
Creator: Kramer, D. & Rhodes, C. G.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: September 1, 1961 - December 1, 1961 (open access)

Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: September 1, 1961 - December 1, 1961

Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
Date: December 30, 1961
Creator: Hardy, Edward P., Jr.; Rivera, Joseph & Frankel, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
Conceptual Design and Economic Evaluation of a Steam-Cooled Fast Breeder Reactor (open access)

Conceptual Design and Economic Evaluation of a Steam-Cooled Fast Breeder Reactor

From abstract: This report describes a conceptual design and economic evaluation of 300 and 40 MWe steam-cooled fast breeder reactor power plants performed by NDA under contract with the AEC.
Date: November 15, 1961
Creator: Sofer, G.; Hankel, R.; Goldstein, L. & Birman, G.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Influence of Design and Production Parameters on Fabrication Costs of Nuclear Reactor Fuel Elements (open access)

The Influence of Design and Production Parameters on Fabrication Costs of Nuclear Reactor Fuel Elements

The objectives for this study were to determine fuel fabrication and assembly costs in a large nuclear power industry for several reactors, fuel rod sizes, and fuel materials.
Date: November 1, 1961
Creator: Stein, P. E.; Ayers, A. C.; Braatz, R. J.; Bradford, C. M.; Holt, V. D. & Mattie, G. P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Port Survey of the State of New York (open access)

Nuclear Port Survey of the State of New York

Report of the capabilities of the state of New York to construct and service atomic propelled vessels and to handle the shipment of packaged radioactive materials, including used nuclear fuels.
Date: November 1961
Creator: Ebasco Services Incorporated
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Superheat Quarterly Project Report: Sixth Quarter, October-December 1960 (open access)

Nuclear Superheat Quarterly Project Report: Sixth Quarter, October-December 1960

From introduction: "This is the sixth of a series of quarterly reports which will cover the progress and results from the conceptual design, economic evaluations and research and development work performed by the General Electric Company as part of the Nuclear Superheat Project."
Date: November 1961
Creator: Pennington, R. T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Thermal Hydraulics Laboratory at Hanford (open access)

The Thermal Hydraulics Laboratory at Hanford

Report describing the experimental facilities of Hanford's Thermal Hydraulics Laboratory, its equipment, personnel, operating schedules, and safety procedures. Appendix begins on page 49.
Date: November 1961
Creator: Batch, J. M.; Toyoda, K. G. & Hanthorn, H. E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Health Physics Division Annual Progress Report, July 31, 1961 (open access)

Health Physics Division Annual Progress Report, July 31, 1961

Report documenting research and developments made by the Health Physics Division of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Date: October 31, 1961
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Health Physics Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Corrosion and Activity Transfer in the SRE Primary Sodium System (open access)

Corrosion and Activity Transfer in the SRE Primary Sodium System

Abstract: An evaluation extending over a two-year period was made of primary system sodium and of stainless steel, zirconium, and beryllium specimens exposed in the hot and cold legs of a bypass loop in the primary system of the Sodium Reactor Experiment (SRE).
Date: October 30, 1961
Creator: Johnson, H. E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Advanced Indirect Cycle Water Reactor Studies for Maritime Applications: Part 3. Analog Simulation of Reactor Plant Transients (open access)

Advanced Indirect Cycle Water Reactor Studies for Maritime Applications: Part 3. Analog Simulation of Reactor Plant Transients

Third part of the "final report of a study directed toward the evolution, design, and demonstration of the principle design features of interim indirect cycle water cooled and moderated nuclear power plants which will be useful in early cooperative programs between the Atomic Energy Commission and the United States maritime industry" (p. i).
Date: October 23, 1961
Creator: Combustion Engineering, inc. Nuclear Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Advanced Indirect Cycle Water Reactor Studies for Maritime Applications: Part 5. Spiked Core Concept (open access)

Advanced Indirect Cycle Water Reactor Studies for Maritime Applications: Part 5. Spiked Core Concept

Fifth part of the "final report of a study directed toward the evolution, design, and demonstration of the principle design features of interim indirect cycle water cooled and moderated nuclear power plants which will be useful in early cooperative programs between the Atomic Energy Commission and the United States maritime industry" (p. i).
Date: October 23, 1961
Creator: Combustion Engineering, inc. Nuclear Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Boiling of Freon-114 in a Three-Foot Straight Tube Evaporator (open access)

Boiling of Freon-114 in a Three-Foot Straight Tube Evaporator

Introduction: this report covers two series of tests run on a Freon evaporator containing a vertical copper tube having an outside diameter of 7/8 of an inch, heated externally for a length of 35 inches by steam condensing in a concentric jacket.
Date: October 19, 1961
Creator: Allen, Charles F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
ABWR Design and Development Quarterly Progress Report: July 1 - September 30, 1961 (open access)

ABWR Design and Development Quarterly Progress Report: July 1 - September 30, 1961

Quarterly design and development progress report on the activities of the Army Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR) Program.
Date: October 16, 1961
Creator: Combustion Engineering, inc. Nuclear Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Metallurgical Aspects of SRE Fuel Element Damage Episode (open access)

Metallurgical Aspects of SRE Fuel Element Damage Episode

Abstract: An investigation of the metallurgical aspects of the SRE fuel element episode, that occurred July 26, 1959, has been completed.
Date: October 15, 1961
Creator: Ballif, J. L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effect of Radiation Damage on SM-1, SM-1A and PM-2A Reactor Vessels (open access)

Effect of Radiation Damage on SM-1, SM-1A and PM-2A Reactor Vessels

Report describing the status of the SM-1, SM-1A, and PM-2A reactors, specifically regarding the effects "of irradiation on nil-ductility transition temperature and the associated problem of brittle fracture." (p. iii)
Date: October 14, 1961
Creator: McLaughlin, D. W.; Rowekamp, B. J.; Chittum, R. A.; Coombe, J. R.; Kelleman, R. W.; Bobe, P. E. et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Evaluation of Reactor Concepts for Use As Separate Steam Superheaters (open access)

An Evaluation of Reactor Concepts for Use As Separate Steam Superheaters

Report estimating the merits of a variety of nuclear reactor concepts for use as external superheaters to be added on to a steam-producing nuclear power plant.
Date: October 1961
Creator: Lennox, D. H.; MacFarlane, D. R.; Brubaker, R. C.; Martinec, E. L.; Rohde, R. R.; Toppel, B. J. et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: June 1, 1961 - September 1, 1961 (open access)

Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: June 1, 1961 - September 1, 1961

Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
Date: October 1, 1961
Creator: Hardy, Edward P., Jr.; Rivera, Joseph & Frankel, Robert
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Technology Division Annual Progress Report, May 31, 1961 (open access)

Chemical Technology Division Annual Progress Report, May 31, 1961

Report documenting the ongoing research and developments of the Chemical Technology Division of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Date: September 21, 1961
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Chemical Technology Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Coolant Flow and Outlet Temperature: Computer-Monitors for the Hallam Nuclear Power Facility Plant Protective System (open access)

Coolant Flow and Outlet Temperature: Computer-Monitors for the Hallam Nuclear Power Facility Plant Protective System

Abstract: The design and application of two computers for the HNPF protective system is discussed.
Date: September 15, 1961
Creator: Schlein, H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Design, Installation, and Testing of the Gas-Cooled Reactor UO₂ Irradiation Experiment at the NRTS (open access)

The Design, Installation, and Testing of the Gas-Cooled Reactor UO₂ Irradiation Experiment at the NRTS

Report regarding sixteen experiments performed with a miniature re-entrant gas loop. Includes design problems and difficulties encountered, as well as their solutions.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Porter, E. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Failure Test of a Double Chambered NaK-Filled Irradiation Capsule (open access)

Failure Test of a Double Chambered NaK-Filled Irradiation Capsule

Report describing tests "in which a double chambered irradiation capsule containing NaK (sodium-potassium alloy) in its inner chamber was deliberately perforated to allow NaK (the heat transfer medium) and water to react within the capsule chambers" (p. 2). The report includes descriptions of the materials used in the tests, test procedures, and results.
Date: September 1961
Creator: Kosut, B. S.; Leggett, R. D. & Marshall, R. K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Superheat Quarterly Project Report: Fifth Quarter, July-September 1960 (open access)

Nuclear Superheat Quarterly Project Report: Fifth Quarter, July-September 1960

From introduction: "this is the fifth of a series of quarterly reports which will cover the progress and results from the conceptual design, economic evaluations and research and development work performed by the General Electric Company as part of the Nuclear Superheat Project."
Date: September 1961
Creator: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Superheat Quarterly Project Report: Seventh Quarter, January-March 1961 (open access)

Nuclear Superheat Quarterly Project Report: Seventh Quarter, January-March 1961

From introduction: "This is the seventh of a series of quarterly reports which will cover the progress and results from the conceptual design, economic evaluations and research and development work performed by the General Electric Company as part of the Nuclear Superheat Project."
Date: September 1961
Creator: Pennington, R. T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Steam-Cooled Power Reactor Evaluation: Graphite-Moderated, Boiling Water, Steam-Superheat Reactor (open access)

Steam-Cooled Power Reactor Evaluation: Graphite-Moderated, Boiling Water, Steam-Superheat Reactor

Abstract: A conceptual reference design of a 318 Mw(e) Graphite Moderated Boiling and Superheating Reactor (GBSR) is described.
Date: September 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library