This paper summarizes the proposed construction of the Priest Rapids Dam on the Columbia River by the Atomic Energy Commission. Power generation to the Hanford Works and flood control for the surrounding area is the main goal for the construction of the dam. The summary covers the feasibility of the dam from its design, operation, benefits, security, drawbacks, etc.

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This report evaluates a method of eliminating localized corrosion attack of the slug can at the temperatures authorized by the original test.

This report discusses a proposal to provide improved effluent water monitoring systems in the 105 Reactor Buildings at 100-B, D, F, DR, H, and C; and to modify or remove portions of the existing monitoring systems. The primary objectives of the proposed work are: to reduce relatively the amount of lost production due to stuck ruptures and leaking tubes; to minimize the amount of water entering the reactor from such tube leaks -- such water may shorten the life of the reactor; to provide an improved detection of ruptured slugs under the expected more rigorous reactor conditions; to eliminate operational inadequacies of existing systems and allow confident action based upon instrument readings; and to provide additional information for the slug development program.

The usefulness of the Ewing equation for calculating the thermal conductivity of reactor metals and alloys from electrical resistance, specific heat, density, and atomic weight was investigated. The alloys investigated were Zircaloy-2, HSZA, Nb- 5.5 wt% V, Inconel, 18-8 stainless steel, and eutectic NaK. The Ewing equation was found to give calculated values with a degree of confidence similar to that of actual measured values. (auth)