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Note on the cryostatic stability of superconducting composites
A careful discussion is given of the ''equal area condition'' developed by Maddock et al. In order to make the essential points as clear as possible, analytical solutions are derived under simplifying assumptions (simple model for heat transfer by nucleate and film boiling liquid helium; constant heat conduction and specific heat) instead of using more realistic but less controllable computer calculations. A quantitative definition of the concept of a long wire is given. Numerical examples for the Maddock transition characterized by the equal area condition are given for a long superconducting composite with linear cooling and for a liquid helium-cooled resistance wire of finite length. In addition, cases are shown where instead of applying the equal area stability condition, time-dependent solutions should be considered.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Gauster, W. F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
DOE role in nuclear policies and programs: official transcript of public briefing. Addendum December 13, 1977, Washington, D. C
A total of 24 questions were read into the official record at the public briefing on nuclear policies and programs. The answers published were researched and written by personnel of DOE's Office of Energy Research, Office of Energy Technology, and the Secretary's Office. A few questions were sent to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for review and for preparation of answers.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
SCORE-EVET: a computer code for the multidimensional transient thermal-hydraulic analysis of nuclear fuel rod arrays. [BWR; PWR]
The SCORE-EVET code was developed to study multidimensional transient fluid flow in nuclear reactor fuel rod arrays. The conservation equations used were derived by volume averaging the transient compressible three-dimensional local continuum equations in Cartesian coordinates. No assumptions associated with subchannel flow have been incorporated into the derivation of the conservation equations. In addition to the three-dimensional fluid flow equations, the SCORE-EVET code ocntains: (a) a one-dimensional steady state solution scheme to initialize the flow field, (b) steady state and transient fuel rod conduction models, and (c) comprehensive correlation packages to describe fluid-to-fuel rod interfacial energy and momentum exchange. Velocity and pressure boundary conditions can be specified as a function of time and space to model reactor transient conditions such as a hypothesized loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA) or flow blockage.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Benedetti, R. L.; Lords, L. V. & Kiser, D. M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Geostatistics project of the National Uranium Resource Evaluation program
Additional work has been done to display radiometric data from the Lubbock quadrangle in pseudocolor maps. A digitized topographic map of the quadrangle was obtained from the U.S. Geological Survey and this is being incorporated into the study of the radiometric data. Single-record data from the Lake Mead calibration range and from the Slayton test line have been obtained from GeoMETRICS: Inc. and analysis of this data has begun. Principal component analyses have been used to investigate the relationship of geological formation to the location of points in a (Tl, Bi, K) coordinate system. LASL personnel attended a workshop in Grand Junction, Colorado, where some of the problems of calibrating aerial gamma-ray spectrometers were addressed.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Bement, T.R.; McKay, M.D. & Wecksung, G.W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Resonant decay of finite extent cold electron plasma waves
The parametric decay of a finite extent cold electron plasma wave (slow wave) was studied experimentally. Using a frequency of ..omega../sub 0/ approximately greater than 10..omega../sub pi/, it was found that the decay waves propagated along the pump wave rather than in the Vector E/sub 0/ x Vector B direction. This is in agreement with the recent theoretical predictions of finite length stabilization.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Wong, K. L.; Bellan, P. & Porkolab, M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Analysis of fission product behavior in the Saclay Spitfire Loop Test SSL-1. [HTGR]
The behavior of the fission metal cesium and the fission gases krypton and xenon in the Saclay Spitfire Loop SSL-1 test has been compared to that predicted using General Atomic reference data and computer code models. This is the first in a series of analyses planned in order to provide quantitative validation of HTGR fission product design methods. In this analysis, the first attempt to rigorously verify fission product design methods, the FIPERQ code was used to model the diffusion of cesium graphite and release to the coolant stream. The comparisons showed that the cesium profile shape in the graphite web and the partition coefficient between fuel rod matrix material and fuel element graphite were correctly modeled, although the overall release was significantly underpredicted. Uncertainties in the source term (fissile particle failure fraction) and total release to the coolant precluded an accurate appraisal of the validity of FIPERQ. However, several recommendations are presented to improve the applicability of future in-pile test data for the validation of fission metal release codes. The half-life dependence of fission gas release during irradiation was found to be in good agreement with the model used in the reference design materials, providing assurance that this aspect …
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Jensen, D. D.; Haire, M. J. & Ballagny, A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Operating manual for the de Phanger precision long counter (PLC)
The setting up, calibration operation, characteristics, and problems of the precision long counter for neutron intensity measurements are discussed. (WHK)
Date:
February 6, 1978
Creator:
Slaughter, D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Kilowatt Isotope Power System: component test report for the ground demonstration system pump. 77-KIPS-99
The purpose of this test was to demonstrate that the pump utilized for the developmental program to be conducted on the Kilowatt Isotope Power System (KIPS) fulfilled the requirements of Test Procedure 398A, Component Test Procedure for the Ground Demonstration System Pump. The results of the tests are reported. From these results it was concluded that the pump for the Kilowatt Isotope Power System has satisfactorily completed the requirements of Sundstrand Pump Test Procedure, TP 398A.
Date:
February 8, 1978
Creator:
Brainard, E.L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Western Gas Sands Project. Status report
The progress during December, 1977 of the major government sponsored endeavors undertaken to increase gas production from the low permeability gas sands of the western United States is summarized. The USGS is continuing geological and geophysical studies in the four major western basins to better characterize the resource base. Shipping arrangements for the core donated to the USGS by Inexco WASP (a well drilled for possible nuclear explosive stimulation in Wyoming) have been made, and cores for macrofossil and ostracode analysis from the Bowdoin Dome area have been collected. The National Laboratories, funded by DOE, are continuing their work in the area of research and development. The emphasis is on the development of new tools and instrumentation systems, rock mechanics, mathematical modeling and data analysis. Field tests and demonstrations active in the Uinta and Piceance Basins are Gas Producing Enterprises (GPE) Natural Buttes, Wells No. 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22; Mobil Research and Development, Well No. F-31-13G; and Rio Blanco Natural Gas Company, Well No. 498-4-1. Colorado Interstate Gas Company has initiated activity on its project with the installation of equipment, and Mitchell Energy Company's proposal to conduct an MHF test in the Cotton Valley lime gas reservoir …
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Office of Waste Isolation progress report, January 1978
This document, prepared to report progress on the National Waste Terminal Storage (NWTS) program, consists of project reports on work performed by organizations under subcontract to OWI, by DOE contractors, by OWI consultants, and by other federal agencies participating in the NWTS program. The project reports are made under the headings technical projects, facility projects, planning and analysis, and regulatory affairs. (DLC)
Date:
February 28, 1978
Creator:
Zerby, C.D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Health physics aspects of nuclear radiations from deuterium beam injectors
Estimations are made for X-ray generation from the accelerator column of various neutral beam injectors. For the case of deuterium beam operation where 2.5-MeV D-D neutrons pose a serious health physics concern, neutron and tritium production rates from beam targets are calculated for different beam energies. Biological doses from these radiations and shielding requirements are discussed.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Kim, J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Quarterly Progress Report on Fission Product Behavior in LWRs for the Period October-December 1977
Analysis of release data obtained during High Burnup Fuel Test 10 (HBU-10) has been completed. In this test the fuel rod segment was ruptured by internal pressurization at 900/sup 0/C, at which time the temperature was rapidly increased to 1200/sup 0/C and maintained at this temperature for 10 min. Approximately 0.061% of the total cesium inventory in the rod segment was released; this was accompanied by the release of about 1.69% of the total /sup 85/Kr inventory. Moreover, about 0.022% of the fuel was ejected from the rod as particulates. The feasibility and conceptual design study for an experimental facility to verify fission product transport computational models has been completed. Although the study focused entirely on a facility which would be employed to verify those aspects of the transport models that dealt with fission product source-term attenuation factors in the primary coolant circuit external to the pressure vessel, the need for a second facility, to simulate conditions within the pressure vessel, was also indicated.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Malinauskas, A. P.; Lorenz, R. A.; Collins, J. L.; Osborne, M. F.; Whatley, S. K. & Towns, R. L.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Development of ultrafiltration and inorganic adsorbents for reducing volumes of low-level and intermediate-level liquid waste: October--December 1977
The exposures of noncellulosic ultrafiltration membranes to a radioactive environment simulating up to 24 months of exposure to a ..beta.. dose of 10 ..mu..Ci/cm/sup 3/, a ..gamma.. dose of 10/sup -5/ ..mu..Ci/cm/sup 3/, and an ..cap alpha.. dose of 4.9 x 10/sup -3/ ..mu..Ci/cm/sup 3/ were completed. Exposure to ..beta.. and ..gamma.. radiation did not affect membrane performance. After a simulated six months of exposure to ..cap alpha.. radiation some degradation of membrane performance occurred. Several experiments were made on a laboratory-scale reverse-osmosis unit using the product from ultrafiltration as feed. Rejection of activity ranged from 88 to 99 percent. The ''continuous'' ultrafiltration pilot run was completed. Approximately 40,000 gal were processed in over 70 hr of operating time without shutdown for cleaning. Flux and rejection were maintained relatively steady over this period. Rejection of gross alpha ranged from 80 to 99.5 percent depending on the ionic content of the waste stream. Flux rates ranged from 5 to 8 liters/min over this period. The engineering column tests were continued using uranium-233 with product from the ultrafiltration pilot plant. Flow rates and pH were varied in order to determine optimum operating conditions.
Date:
February 24, 1978
Creator:
Koenst, J. W.; Herald, W. R. & Roberts, R. C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Equipment develoment report: downhole fluid injector
The development, design, fabrication, and operation of a tool used for injecting a discrete quantity of fluid (e.g. a dye) at a desired location within a hot geothermal borehole are described. Assembly and operating instructions are included.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Archuleta, J. R.; Fink, C. F. & Kurtenbach, J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interaction of xenon light with the surface of 304 stainless steel
Laser amplifier frames fabricated from Type 304 stainless steel are known to cause damage to glass lenses by ejecting particles which are deposited on the lenses. High energy pulses of xenon light interact with the steel surface to produce damage sites. Heat treatment and surface cleaning procedures greatly affect the surface stability of the steel and influence contamination generated by the steel. It is believed that inclusions and/or carbides play a role, and the size of damage sites observed on glass correlate with the size of nonmetallic phases in the steel. Thermal etching of the steel was found to be a principle mechanism of surface damage caused by the high energy xenon light.
Date:
February 14, 1978
Creator:
Krenzer, R. W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
CHILES 2: a finite element computer program that calculates the intensities of linear elastic singularities in isotropic and orthotropic materials
CHILES 2 is a finite-element computer program that calculates the strength of singularities in linear elastic bodies. A generalized quadrilateral finite element that includes a singular point at a corner node is incorporated in the code. The displacement formulation is used and interelement compatibility is maintained so that monotone convergence is preserved. Plane stress, plane strain, and axisymmetric conditions are treated. Isotropic and orthotropic crack tip singularity problems are solved by this version of the code, but any type of singularity may be properly modeled by modifying selected subroutines in the program.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Benzley, S.E. & Beisinger, Z.E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Diagnosing vegetation injury caused by air pollution
The structure and function of plants in relation to air pollution injury is discussed. The sources, atmospheric chemistry, monitoring data, symptomatology, factors affecting plant response, injury threshold doses, air quality standards, relative sensitivity of plants, and leaf tissue analysis are discussed for major air pollutants. Among the pollutants discussed are: the photochemical oxidants (ozone, PAN, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and fluorides). Minor pollutants discussed in the same framework are chlorine, hydrogen chloride, ethylene, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, heavy metals (lead, zinc, cadmium, copper, and mercury), particulates, and pesticides. Other subjects discussed include: interactions between pollutants and between pollutants and pathogens, mimicking symptoms, meteorology and air pollution injury, and basic diagnostic procedures of suspected air pollution injury to vegetation. 76 references, 128 figures, 28 tables.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nondestructive evaluation of LWR spent fuel shipping casks
An analysis of nondestructive testing (NDT) methods currently being used to evaluate the integrity of Light Water Reactor (LWR) spent fuel shipping casks is presented. An assessment of anticipated NDT needs related to breeder reactor cask requirements is included. Specific R and D approaches to probable NDT problem areas such as the evaluation of austenitic stainless steel weldments are outlined.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Ballard, D. W.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Anion exchange of 58 elements in hydrobromic acid and in hydriodic acid
Anion exchange distributions of 58 elements have been measured from 0.1-8.7M HBr and from 0.1-7.4M HI onto three strong-base resins, 8 and 4% cross-linked and macroporous. Data were obtained by 16- to 18-h dynamic batch contacts. Anion exchange in these media is compared to that in HCl. The effect of resin cross-linkage is considerably greater in HI media than in HBr and HCl media. Examples are presented of potentially useful separations using HBr and HI media alone and in combination with HCl.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Marsh, S. F.; Alarid, J. E.; Hammond, C. F.; McLeod, M. J.; Roensch, F. R. & Rein, J. E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Presence of UV-endonuclease sensitive sites in daughter DNA of UV-irradiated mammalian cells. [3H-thymidine tracer]
Asynchronous Chinese hamster cells were irradiated with 10 Jm/sup -2/ uv radiation and 0.25 to 4 hours later pulse-labeled with (/sup 3/H)thymidine. Cells synchronized by shaking off mitotic and G/sub 1/ cells were irradiated in either the G/sub 1/-phase or S-phase of the cell cycle and pulse-labeled with (/sup 3/H)thymidine in the S-phase. After a 12 to 14 hour chase in unlabeled medium, the DNA was extracted, incubated with Micrococcus luteus uv-endonuclease and sedimented in alkaline sucrose. The number of endonuclease sensitive sites decreased as the time between uv irradiation and pulse-labeling of daughter DNA increased. Further, there were significantly less endonuclease sensitive sites in the daughter DNA from cells irradiated in the G/sub 1/-phase than in the S-phase. These data indicate that very few, if any, dimers are transferred from parental DNA to daughter DNA and that the dimers detected in daughter DNA may be due to the irradiation of replicating daughter DNA before labeling.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
D'Ambrosio, S. & Setlow, R.B.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Experimental investigation of the chemistry of excited states of rare gases. First quarterly progress report, October 15, 1977--January 15, 1978
The quenching of XeF(B) was studied using the steady-state photolysis of XeF/sub 2/ as the source of XeF(B). The product states from the sensitized reaction of Xe(/sup 3/P/sub 1/) with Cl/sub 2/ and COCl/sub 2/ also were studied. The new XeF(B) quenching rate constants are described. The pulsed laser induced fluorescence technique was used to measure radiative lifetimes and two-body quenching rate constant (with Ar) for the low energy Xe(6p)* states. Serious signal/noise problems for the lowest two states in the Xe(6p) manifold were encountered. A transient digitizer is on order, which should improve the signal/noise by a factor of 10. The Xe(6p)* work can then be completed. The radiative branching ratios of all the Ar(4p), Kr(5p) and Xe(6p) states were measured. Combining these branching ratios with the measured radiative lifetimes permits the assignment of the oscillator strengths for the Ar(4s-4p), Kr(5s-5p) and Xe(6s-6p) optical transitions. The manuscript describing the Ar(4p) work is complete (except for editing).
Date:
February 1978
Creator:
Setser, D. W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Array automated assembly: Phase 2. Quarterly report
An analysis was made of cost trade-offs for shaping modified square wafers from cylindrical crystals. For reasonably expectable silicon and sheet costs, the optimum shape will be nearer a circle than a square. Tests were conducted of the effectiveness of texture etching for removal of surface damage on sawed wafers. Four glass systems have survived preliminary screening tests for use as edge masking dielectrics. These include beta-spodumen, MgO-Al/sub 2/O/sub 3/ borosilicate, baria and titania glasses. Aluminum contact metallization does not appear promising, and six silver screen printing inks have been selected for detailed investigation. Screening tests are underway for the selection of adhesive and coating materials for the superstrate fabrication. Three adhesive candidate materials have been identified for detailed investigation.
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Taylor, W.E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Uranium Hydrogeochemical and Stream Sediment Reconnaissance in southwestern Montana
The Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory conducted a Hydrogeochemical and Stream Sediment Reconnaissance in southwestern Montana from early August to mid-October of 1976. A total of 1240 water and 1933 sediment samples were collected from 1994 locations at a nominal density of one location per 10 km/sup 2/. The water samples were collected from streams, wells, and springs; sediment samples were taken at streams and springs. All samples were analyzed at Los Alamos for total uranium by fluorometry or delayed-neutron counting. The uranium content of water samples ranges from below the detection limit (less than 0.3 ppB) to 45.30 ppB and has a mean value of 1.40 ppB. The uranium content of the sediment samples ranges between 0.20 and 206.80 ppM and averages 6.12 ppM. The chosen uranium anomaly threshold value was 7 ppB for surface waters (streams), 9 ppB for groundwaters (wells and springs), and 25 ppM for all sediment samples. The study area consists of the following lithologic groups: Precambrian basement complex, Precambrian Belt metasediments, Paleozoic and Mesozoic shelf sediments, Cretaceous and early Tertiary volcanic and plutonic rocks, Laramide orogenic clastic sediments, and middle to late Tertiary volcanic rocks and intermontane basin sediments. Most of the anomalous water and …
Date:
February 1, 1978
Creator:
Broxton, D. E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Isotope applications in the environmental field
Established uses of enriched isotopes in the environmental field were surveyed to determine future trends in isotope needs. Based on established isotope uses, on the projected increase in the pollution problem, and on the apparent social and economic pressure for pollution abatement, a significant demand for enriched isotopes appears to be developing for the assessment and control of air, water, and soil pollutants. Isotopic techniques will be used in combination with conventional methods of detection and measurement, such as gas chromatography, x-ray fluorescence, and atomic absorption. Recent advances in economical isotope separation methods, instrumentation, and methodology promise to place isotopic technology within the reach of most research and industrial institutions. Increased application of isotope techniques appears most likely to occur in areas where data are needed to characterize the movement, behavior, and fate of pollutants in the environment.
Date:
February 17, 1978
Creator:
DeWitt, R.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library