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Reactor thermal-hydraulic FY 1986 status report for the multimegawatt Space Nuclear Power Program (open access)

Reactor thermal-hydraulic FY 1986 status report for the multimegawatt Space Nuclear Power Program

PNL's 1986 activities can be divided into three basic areas: code assessment, correlation assessment and experimental activities. The ultimate goal of all these activities is developing computer codes and verifying their use to perform the thermal-hydraulic analysis and design of the reactor core and plenum of the various proposed concepts. To perform this task as assessment is made of existing computer codes, models, correlations, and microgravity experimental data.
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: Krotiuk, W.J. & Antoniak, Z.I.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analysis of oxygen on and in beryllium using 2 MeV helium ions (open access)

Analysis of oxygen on and in beryllium using 2 MeV helium ions

Analysis of oxygen on beryllium can be routinely performed using helium-ion backscattering (RBS). However, determination of the bulk oxygen concentration by this technique is limited to about 350 atomic parts per million (appM). We have performed simultaneous RBS and particle-induced x-ray emission (PIXE) measurements to improve the detection limit for bulk oxygen. The RBS measurements allowed determination of the surface oxygen before and after in-situ sputter cleaning by argon ions in an ultra-high-vacuum system. PIXE measurements of specimens with surfaces maintained clean by sputtering permitted assessment of the concentration of oxygen in the bulk. For our geometry and detector sensitivities, 90% of the oxygen x-ray signal originated in the first 2.1 ..mu..m of the beryllium and a detection limit of 10 appM was found. 12 refs., 3 figs.
Date: October 2, 1986
Creator: Musket, R.G.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Temperature control system for liquid-fed ceramic melters (open access)

Temperature control system for liquid-fed ceramic melters

A temperature-feedback system has been developed for controlling electrical power to liquid-fed ceramic melters (LFCM). Software, written for a microcomputer-based data acquisition and process monitoring system, compares glass temperatures with a temperature setpoint and adjusts the electrical power accordingly. Included in the control algorithm are steps to reject failed thermocouples, spatially average the glass temperatures, smooth the averaged temperatures over time using a digital filter, and detect foaming in the glass. The temperature control system has proved effective during all phases of melter operation including startup, steady operation, loss of feed, and shutdown. This system replaces current, power, and resistance feedback control systems used previously in controlling the LFCM process.
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: Westsik, J. H. Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Conventional magnet storage rings for x-ray lithography (open access)

Conventional magnet storage rings for x-ray lithography

A first pass at the design of a conventional magnet storage ring for x-ray lithogrphy is presented. Electron beam size and power specifications are given, followed by a first pass at a lattice - a 4-fold symmetric, gradient FODO cell lattice using B = 1.6 Tesla C-magnets. (LEW)
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: Bassetti, M.; Batchelor, K.; Galayda, J.; Halama, H.; Heese, R.; Hsieh, H. et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analytical model for the dynamic resistivity of electrically-exploded conductors (open access)

Analytical model for the dynamic resistivity of electrically-exploded conductors

A detailed model for the dynamic resistivity of an exploding conductor presents many difficulties. An electrically-exploded conductor undergoes significant hydrodynamic expansion as it is heated. Resistivity is a function of both the temperature and density of a conductor and realistic models for resistivity over the range of parameter space experienced by an exploding conductor are quite complex. See for example, the model of Lee and More (1984). Calculation of the hydrodynamic expansion of the conductor during and subsequent to the explosion is likewise dependent on detailed knowledge of the equation of state for the conductor in a range where few experimental data exist. A further complication is the strong magnetic field which couples the hydrodynamic expansion to the currents flowing in the expanding material. In spite of the difficulties, progress is being made on detailed modeling of fuses and exploding conductors (Lidemuth and co-workers, 1985). A simpler approach has proved to be quite useful for modeling the electrical behavior of exploding bridgewire and slapper detonators and for modeling the explosionss of large conductors exploded with large capacitor banks. In the work described here, a simple, empirical model was developed which can be expressed as a closed-form algebraic expression involving four …
Date: October 10, 1986
Creator: Lee, R. S.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Spent Fuel Disassembly Hardware and Other Non-Fuel Bearing Components: Characterization, Disposal Cost Estimates, and Proposed Repository Acceptance Requirements (open access)

Spent Fuel Disassembly Hardware and Other Non-Fuel Bearing Components: Characterization, Disposal Cost Estimates, and Proposed Repository Acceptance Requirements

There are two categories of waste considered in this report. The first is the spent fuel disassembly (SFD) hardware. This consists of the hardware remaining after the fuel pins have been removed from the fuel assembly. This includes end fittings, spacer grids, water rods (BWR) or guide tubes (PWR) as appropriate, and assorted springs, fasteners, etc. The second category is other non-fuel-bearing (NFB) components the DOE has agreed to accept for disposal, such as control rods, fuel channels, etc., under Appendix E of the standard utiltiy contract (10 CFR 961). It is estimated that there will be approximately 150 kg of SFD and NFB waste per average metric ton of uranium (MTU) of spent uranium. PWR fuel accounts for approximately two-thirds of the average spent-fuel mass but only 50 kg of the SFD and NFB waste, with most of that being spent fuel disassembly hardware. BWR fuel accounts for one-third of the average spent-fuel mass and the remaining 100 kg of the waste. The relatively large contribution of waste hardware in BWR fuel, will be non-fuel-bearing components, primarily consisting of the fuel channels. Chapters are devoted to a description of spent fuel disassembly hardware and non-fuel assembly components, characterization of …
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: Luksic, A. T.; McKee, R. W.; Daling, P. M.; Konzek, G. J.; Ludwick, J. D. & Purcell, W. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Identification and evaluation of data sources for the commercial buildings retrofit market (open access)

Identification and evaluation of data sources for the commercial buildings retrofit market

The objectives of this study are to identify data sources that provide information on current and future levels of commercial buildings retrofit activity in the US, and to evaluate the coverage these data sources provide the commercial retrofit industry. Data sources evaluated include reports, magazines, computerized data bases, and surveys. Relevant data sources were identified through a literature review and by telephone and mail contacts with building industry experts and trade associations. A brief summary of each of the data sources is provided and recommendations are made for gathering additional data to supplement the existing data source.
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: Smith, S. A. & Johnson, D. R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bevalac operations update. No. 3 (open access)

Bevalac operations update. No. 3

Activities are reported in these areas: Bevatron operations (including a list of major experimental runs), user support at the Bevalac, modifications to the local injector, accelerator improvements at the Super HILAC, and general Bevalac upgrading. Modifications are reported for six individual beam lines. (LEW)
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Radiation in the SLC final focus alcoves from beam losses in collimators and dumps. Revision (open access)

Radiation in the SLC final focus alcoves from beam losses in collimators and dumps. Revision

There are various beam line components between the interaction point (IP) of the SLC and the beam dumps which will intercept enough beam to warrant calculating the radiation levels inside the final focus alcoves. The three types of devices which are of concern are the main dump, tune-up dumps, and adjustable collimators. Fluences of and doses from neutrons and photons in the alcoves are calculated. It is concluded that if the beam losses do occur as expected, many of the electronic components in the alcoves will begin to fail after a very short running period. The final focus is seen to be a hostile environment for sensitive electronics, and some combination of local shielding around the beam intercepting devices and shielding of the alcoves themselves is recommended if electronics are to remain in the tunnels. Annual doses in the alcoves are tabulated, followed by types, locations of devices and beam losses. (LEW)
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: Jenkins, T.M. & McCall, R.C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
/sup 3/He functions in tokamak-pumped laser systems (open access)

/sup 3/He functions in tokamak-pumped laser systems

/sup 3/He placed in an annular cell around a tokamak fusion generator can convert moderated fusion neutrons to energetic ions by the /sup 3/He(n,p)T reaction, and thereby excite gaseous lasants mixed with the /sup 3/He while simultaneously breeding tritium. The total /sup 3/He inventory is about 4 kg for large tokamak devices. Special configurations of toroidal-field magnets, neutron moderators and beryllium reflectors are required to permit nearly uniform neutron current into the laser cell with minimal attenuation. The annular laser radiation can be combined into a single output beam at the top of the tokamak.
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: Jassby, D. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Survey of immunoassay techniques for biological analysis (open access)

Survey of immunoassay techniques for biological analysis

Immunoassay is a very specific, sensitive, and widely applicable analytical technique. Recent advances in genetic engineering have led to the development of monoclonal antibodies which further improves the specificity of immunoassays. Originally, radioisotopes were used to label the antigens and antibodies used in immunoassays. However, in the last decade, numerous types of immunoassays have been developed which utilize enzymes and fluorescent dyes as labels. Given the technical, safety, health, and disposal problems associated with using radioisotopes, immunoassays that utilize the enzyme and fluorescent labels are rapidly replacing those using radioisotope labels. These newer techniques are as sensitive, are easily automated, have stable reagents, and do not have a disposal problem. 6 refs., 1 fig., 2 tabs.
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: Burtis, C.A.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Compendium of the Environmental Measurements Laboratory's research projects related to the Chernobyl nuclear accident (open access)

Compendium of the Environmental Measurements Laboratory's research projects related to the Chernobyl nuclear accident

Following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear reactor power station in the USSR on April 26, 1986, the Environmental Measurements Laboratory (EML) initiated a number of research projects as follows: (1) selected sites in both the Deposition and Surface Air networks were alerted and their sampling protocols adjusted to accommodate the anticipated arrival times and activity concentrations of the Chernobyl debris; (2) a number of cooperative programs involving field work, sampling, analysis and data interpretation were set up with institutions and scientists in other countries; (3) EML's Regional Baseline Station at Chester, NJ, as well as the roof of the Laboratory in New York City, provided bases for sampling and measurements to study the radionuclide concentrations, radiation levels, physical characteristics and potential biological implications of the Chernobyl fallout on the northeastern United States; and (4) the resulting fallout from the Chernobyl accident provided an 'experiment of opportunity' in that it enabled us to study fresh fission product deposition using collection systems resurrected from the 1950's and 1960's for comparison with current state-of-the-art methodology. The 13 reports of this volume have been entered separately into the data base.
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: Volchok, H L & Chieco, N
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Process monitoring for reprocessing plant safeguards: a summary review (open access)

Process monitoring for reprocessing plant safeguards: a summary review

Process monitoring is a term typically associated with a detailed look at plant operating data to determine plant status. Process monitoring has been generally associated with operational control of plant processes. Recently, process monitoring has been given new attention for a possible role in international safeguards. International Safeguards Project Office (ISPO) Task C.59 has the goal to identify specific roles for process monitoring in international safeguards. As the preliminary effort associated with this task, a review of previous efforts in process monitoring for safeguards was conducted. Previous efforts mentioned concepts and a few specific applications. None were comprehensive in addressing all aspects of a process monitoring application for safeguards. This report summarizes the basic elements that must be developed in a comprehensive process monitoring application for safeguards. It then summarizes the significant efforts that have been documented in the literature with respect to the basic elements that were addressed.
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: Kerr, H. T.; Ehinger, M. H.; Wachter, J. W. & Hebble, T. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Waste Management Program. Technical progress report, July-December, 1984 (open access)

Waste Management Program. Technical progress report, July-December, 1984

This report provides information on operations and development programs for the management of radioactive wastes from operation of the Savannah River Plant and offplant participants. The studies on environmental and safety assessments, other support, in situ storage or disposal, waste form development and characterization, process and equipment development, and the Defense Waste Processing Facility are a part of the Long-Term Waste Management Technology Program. The following studies are reported for the SR Interim Waste Operations: tank farm operation, inspection program, burial ground operations, and waste transfer/tank replacement.
Date: October 1, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B0092.0892]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The Blades entertain tonight at Confetti, NW 63 and May, under the leadership of Dennis Grisby, far right, and vocalist Susan Ford."
Date: October 19, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A Formal Notation for Hardware and Software Verification (open access)

A Formal Notation for Hardware and Software Verification

Some years ago a theory was published describing compilation of digital logic system build descriptions (list of behaviors for elementary components and connections between them) into recursively computable system behavior descriptions. The current work describes an analogous theory for computer programs.
Date: October 1986
Creator: Chapman, Richard O. & Gabriel, John R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Motion-Dependent Fluid Forces Acting on a Tube Row in Crossflow (open access)

Motion-Dependent Fluid Forces Acting on a Tube Row in Crossflow

Motion-dependent fluid forces acting on a tube row with a pitch-to-diameter ratio of 1.35 are measured for several flow velocities and a series of oscillation frequencies. Fluid-damping and fluid-stiffness coefficients are obtained from motion-dependent fluid forces as a function of reduced flow velocity. Fluid-force coefficients agree reasonably with published data. Based on the fluid-force coefficients, the critical flow velocity and instability characteristics of tube arrays in crossflow can be predicted.
Date: October 1986
Creator: Jendrzejczyk, J. A. & Chen, Shoei-Sheng
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B0140.0550]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Sam Ray Compton Jr. carves out pieces of a violin."
Date: October 10, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0137.0755]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: October 29, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0151.0357]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Left to right / Betty Moss, Martha Jo Custer, Harley Custer and Patty Kelly."
Date: October 4, 1986
Creator: Hellstern, Paul
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0155.0459]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Buren B. Day remembers a bygone era in downtown Oklahoma City."
Date: October 28, 1986
Creator: Southerland, Paul B.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0174.0141]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Becky Reed of East Central Oklahoma State University talks with Julie Jenkins and David Stout of Edmond High School during the recent College Night at the high school."
Date: October 16, 1986
Creator: Hellstern, Paul
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0142.0602]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Moore fans of Danny Cooksey are, from left, Jimmy Shumsky, Connie Nickels and Jennifer Shumsky."
Date: October 19, 1986
Creator: Hellstern, Paul
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0134.0440]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Kenny Chuculate, his wife Jamie and daughter holly in the living room..."
Date: October 25, 1986
Creator: Wilson, George R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History