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Feasibility Study, Optimum Natural Uranium, Gas Cooled, Graphite Moderated Nuclear Power Plant for United States Atomic Energy Commission, Idaho Operations Office (open access)

Feasibility Study, Optimum Natural Uranium, Gas Cooled, Graphite Moderated Nuclear Power Plant for United States Atomic Energy Commission, Idaho Operations Office

Report containing "a discussion of the feasibility design and cost estimates for a gas cooled, natural uranium, graphite moderated power plant optimized for minimum power cost" (p. 3).
Date: April 1, 1958
Creator: ACF Industries Incorporated. Nuclear Products - ERCO Division.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Feasibility Study, Optimum Partially Enriched Uranium, Gas Cooled, Graphite Moderated for United States Atomic Energy Commission, Idaho Operations Office (open access)

Feasibility Study, Optimum Partially Enriched Uranium, Gas Cooled, Graphite Moderated for United States Atomic Energy Commission, Idaho Operations Office

Report that contains "a preliminary design and feasibility studies of gas cooled, graphite moderated, nuclear power plants" (p. 1).
Date: April 1, 1958
Creator: ACF Industries Incorporated. Nuclear Products - ERCO Division.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Savannah River Project Site Report: 30,000 KW Prototype Partically Enriched Uranium Gas Cooled, Graphite Moderated Nuclear Power Plant for United States Atomic Energy Commission Idaho Operations Office (open access)

Savannah River Project Site Report: 30,000 KW Prototype Partically Enriched Uranium Gas Cooled, Graphite Moderated Nuclear Power Plant for United States Atomic Energy Commission Idaho Operations Office

Report describing a modified prototype of a nuclear reactor that uses partially uranium-enriched fuel and is cooled by helium. The construction site, site safety aspects, and design and construction costs are included.
Date: March 1959
Creator: ACF Industries Incorporated. Nuclear Products - ERCO Division.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Measurements Through a Hot Cell Window Using Optical Tooling (open access)

Measurements Through a Hot Cell Window Using Optical Tooling

S>Optical tooling has been evaluated for the measurement of physical dimensions of radioactive parts through hot cell windows. Instruments were set up outside of a four foot thick lead glass window and by means of a grid plate which had been accurately scribed, a ''contour map'' or calibration chart of the window variations was recorded. Although the window was not specially selected, the readings were within 1.0% of the true dimension without using correction factors. One of the calibration chart with the window reduced the error to plus or minus 0.1%. The method is considered feasible and sufficiently fast for a wide variety of hot cell measurements. A pin point light source is suggested as a simple check for selective assembly of lead glass laminates during manufacture of hot cell windows to provide control of optical properties. (auth)
Date: July 18, 1958
Creator: Abbatiello, A. A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
A PORTABLE BANDSAW FOR HOT CELL USE (open access)

A PORTABLE BANDSAW FOR HOT CELL USE

A commercial light-weight portable bandsaw was fitted with a grip to permit it to be maneuvered remotely in a hot cell by means of a General Mills manipulator The bandsaw was supported in various positions to make cuts on typical pieces. Photographs show the saw in operation. (auth)
Date: February 19, 1958
Creator: Abbatiello, A. A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Theory and Operation of Shock-Load Ferroelectric Transducers (open access)

The Theory and Operation of Shock-Load Ferroelectric Transducers

A report discussing "an explosive ferroelectric power supply and the experimental approach followed in determining its operating characteristics."
Date: November 1959
Creator: Abegg, M. T.; Kuenning, R. W.; Phelps, P. L., Jr. & Graham, H. M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Neutron Sensitive PCP Ionization Chamber (open access)

The Neutron Sensitive PCP Ionization Chamber

Manual of operation for a neutron sensitive ionization chamber for reactor instrumentation.
Date: September 4, 1951
Creator: Abele, R. K. & Gundlach, J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Liquid Thermal Diffusion (open access)

Liquid Thermal Diffusion

This volume is one set of a series which has been prepared as a record of the research work done under the Manhattan Project and the Atomic Energy Commission.
Date: January 1, 1951
Creator: Abelson, Philip H.; Rosen, Nathan & Hoover, John I.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Interim Report on the Location of Nonsaline Uraniferous Waters Suitable for Ion-Exchange Process (open access)

Interim Report on the Location of Nonsaline Uraniferous Waters Suitable for Ion-Exchange Process

From introduction: The Trace Elements Section Washington Laboratory had developed the methods used in anticipation of handling an increased volume of water analyses as this preliminary project is expanded into a full-scale investigation. The efforts of these groups were coordinated by the Trace Elements Planning and Coordination Office.
Date: November 1952
Creator: Aberdeen, E. J.; White, W. F.; Sherwood, A. M.; Bruce, F. L. & Ferguson, D. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Low Cost Experimental Neutron Chain Reactor Part 2 (open access)

A Low Cost Experimental Neutron Chain Reactor Part 2

Description of cooling, shielding, controls are discussed for 100 kw and 1 Mw operation of a low cost experimental neutron chain reactor.
Date: February 5, 1954
Creator: Abernathy, Fred H.; Barrett, Lawrence G.; Berger, William A.; Dever, John A.; Maurer, John F.; Mesler, Russell B. et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary Safety Evaluation of the Sodium Reactor Experiment (open access)

Preliminary Safety Evaluation of the Sodium Reactor Experiment

A description is given of the Sodium Reactor Experiment (SRE) facilities and program of objectives. The hazards associated with equipment failures and malfunctions, personnel errors, natural causes, and operation are evaluated (C.J.G.)
Date: February 19, 1954
Creator: Abott, W. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
THE HEATS OF FORMATION OF URANIUM HYDRIDE, URANIUM DEUTERIDE, AND URANIUM TRITIDE AT 25 C (open access)

THE HEATS OF FORMATION OF URANIUM HYDRIDE, URANIUM DEUTERIDE, AND URANIUM TRITIDE AT 25 C

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Date: June 1, 1954
Creator: Abraham, B. M. & Flotow, H. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Low Temperature Distillation of Hydrogen Isotopes (open access)

Low Temperature Distillation of Hydrogen Isotopes

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Date: December 1, 1953
Creator: Abraham, B. M. & Flotow, H. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Expanded Scale Process Development of the Electrolytic Production of Thorium From ThCl$sub 4$ in Externally Heated Electrolytic Cells (open access)

Expanded Scale Process Development of the Electrolytic Production of Thorium From ThCl$sub 4$ in Externally Heated Electrolytic Cells

The commercial feasibility of the electrolytic process for Th production has been demonstrated. The cell produced 7 lb. of good quality metal per hour. A cathode cooling system was developed. The major construction materials, Ni and graphite, were satisfactory. The process yield was 86%. (T.R.H.)
Date: January 15, 1956
Creator: Abraham, L.; Merlub-Sobel, M.; Wyatt, J.L. & Wainer, E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Theoretical Investigation of the Performance of Proportional Navigation Guidance Systems-Effect of Method of Positioning the Radar Antenna on the Speed of Response (open access)

Theoretical Investigation of the Performance of Proportional Navigation Guidance Systems-Effect of Method of Positioning the Radar Antenna on the Speed of Response

Memorandum presenting a linear theoretical analysis of the performance of three proportional navigation guidance systems installed in a given supersonic, variable-incidence, boost-glide, antiaircraft missile at Mach numbers of 2.7 and 1.3. It is shown that, with the antenna stabilized in space, the effect of component lags on the response is small, so that the speed of response is small, so that the speed of response can be made to approach closely that of the airframe alone.
Date: August 13, 1952
Creator: Abramovitz, Marvin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Theoretical Investigation of the Performance of Proportional Navigation Guidance Systems: Effect of Method of Positioning the Radar Antenna on the Speed of Response (open access)

Theoretical Investigation of the Performance of Proportional Navigation Guidance Systems: Effect of Method of Positioning the Radar Antenna on the Speed of Response

Memorandum presenting a linear theoretical analysis made of the performance of three proportional navigation guidance systems installed in a given supersonic, variable-incidence, boost-glide, antiaircraft missile at Mach numbers of 2.7 and 1.3. Three guidance systems are compared on the basis of the maximum obtainable speed of response of the missile and guidance-system combination consistent with adequate stability. Results regarding the effect of method of positioning the radar antenna on the speed of response, effect of Mach number on response, and effect of networks are provided.
Date: August 13, 1952
Creator: Abramovitz, Marvin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Theoretical Investigation of the Performance of Proportional Navigation Guidance Systems: Effect of Missile Configuration on the Speed of Response (open access)

Theoretical Investigation of the Performance of Proportional Navigation Guidance Systems: Effect of Missile Configuration on the Speed of Response

Memorandum presenting a comparison of the maximum speed of response that can be attained by three missile configurations, a variable-incidence-wing, a canard, and a tail-control, in combination with a particular proportional navigation guidance system. The configuration that allows the most rapid overall guidance-system response depends on the control-system characteristics. Results regarding the rate-only feedback and rate and normal acceleration feedback are provided.
Date: January 19, 1953
Creator: Abramovitz, Marvin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The effect of stick-force gradient and stick gearing on the tracking accuracy of a fighter airplane (open access)

The effect of stick-force gradient and stick gearing on the tracking accuracy of a fighter airplane

Report presenting steady straight-and-level and steady turning tracking runs against an aerial target using an F-51H airplane equipped with a fixed optical sight and with various combinations of maneuvering stick-force and stick-deflection gradients. Results regarding aim wander, elevator movement, and stick-force variation for various test conditions are provided.
Date: December 17, 1954
Creator: Abramovitz, Marvin & Van Dyke, Rudolph D., Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Theoretical Investigation of the Effects of the Artificial-Feel System on the Maneuvering Characteristics of the F-89 Airplane (open access)

Theoretical Investigation of the Effects of the Artificial-Feel System on the Maneuvering Characteristics of the F-89 Airplane

The possibility of overshooting the anticipated normal acceleration as a result of the artificial-feel characteristics of the F-89C airplane at a condition of minimum static stability was investigated analytically by means of an electronic simulator. Several methods of improving the stick-force characteristics were studied. It is shown that, due to the lag in build-up of the portion of the stick force introduced by the bobweight, it would be possible for excessive overshoots of normal acceleration to occur in abrupt maneuvers with reasonable assumed control movements. The addition of a transient stick force proportional to pitching acceleration (which leads the normal acceleration) to prevent this occurring would not be practical due to the introduction of an oscillatory mode to the stick-position response. A device to introduce a viscous damping force would Improve the stick-force characteristics so that normal acceleration overshoots would not be likely, and the variation of the maximum stick force in rapid pulse-type maneuvers with duration of the maneuver then would have a favorable trend.
Date: December 31, 1952
Creator: Abramovitz, Marvin; Schmidt, Stanley F. & Belsley, Steven E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of the Use of a Stick Force Proportional to Pitching Acceleration for Normal-Acceleration Warning (open access)

Investigation of the Use of a Stick Force Proportional to Pitching Acceleration for Normal-Acceleration Warning

Report presenting an investigation of the feasibility of modifying the transient portion of the stick force in abrupt maneuvers in order to eliminate inadvertent normal-acceleration overshoots. The modification consists of additional stick force proportional to a quantity which leads the normal acceleration. The characteristics introduced by the inclusion of the force were considered to be very desirable by pilots.
Date: August 14, 1953
Creator: Abramovitz, Marvin; Schmidt, Stanley F. & Van Dyke, Rudolph D., Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of Materials for Water Lubricated Thrust Bearings: Period Covered - March 5, 1951 to June 30, 1953 (open access)

Investigation of Materials for Water Lubricated Thrust Bearings: Period Covered - March 5, 1951 to June 30, 1953

From abstract: The test program gave information about compatibility of materials and demonstrated the particular requirements of bearing surface preparation.
Date: December 1955
Creator: Abramovitz, S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Leaching and Precipitation Tests on Grants Ores (open access)

Leaching and Precipitation Tests on Grants Ores

Leaching tests were run on two samples from the Grants area in New Mexico. Uranium extractions of 94 per cent were obtained by leaching Sample 6-1 with solutions containing 240 lbs. of Na2CO3 and 60 lbs. of NaHCO3 per ton and by leaching Sample 6-2 with 270 lbs. of Na2CO3 and 180 lbs. of NaHCO3 per ton. Cyclic tests were completed using caustic precipitation of the leach liquor.
Date: September 10, 1951
Creator: Abrams, Charles S. & George, D'Arcy R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary Studies of the Adsorption of Uranium in a Resin-In-Pulp System (open access)

Preliminary Studies of the Adsorption of Uranium in a Resin-In-Pulp System

Data were obtained in non-flowing and flowing (continuous) batch adsorption systems to serve as a guide to the operating conditions that should be used in a resin-in-pulp adsorption system for the recovery of uranium from ores.
Date: July 27, 1953
Creator: Abrams, Charles S. & Kaufman, David
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary Leaching Tests for the Extraction of Uranium From Various Monticello Stockpile Ores (open access)

Preliminary Leaching Tests for the Extraction of Uranium From Various Monticello Stockpile Ores

In a section of the area occupied by the Atomic Energy Commission in Grand Junction, Colorado, a pilot plant is being erected to test a resin-in-pulp process. The process is based on the adsorption of uranium by resin from acid pulps. The first ores to be treated at this plant will be Monticello Stockpile Material. Samples of the various stockpiles sere subjected to a series of leaching, filtering and settling tests, the results of which are presented in this report.
Date: March 2, 1953
Creator: Abrams, Charles S.; Moulton, Harry D. & Viklund, Hans I.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library