Effects of Major Parameters on Cycle Efficiency and Cost for a Gas-Cooled Reactor Turbine Power Plant (open access)

Effects of Major Parameters on Cycle Efficiency and Cost for a Gas-Cooled Reactor Turbine Power Plant

Cycle study performed on a closed loop Brayton cycle incorporating a gas-cooled nuclear reactor, regeneration, and compressor intercooling. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of various cycle parameters on efficiency and cost.
Date: October 5, 1962
Creator: Miskell, R. V.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: June 1, 1962 - September 1, 1962 (open access)

Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: June 1, 1962 - September 1, 1962

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, 1962
Creator: Hardy, Edward P., Jr.; Rivera, Joseph & Collins, William R., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
EOCR Control Rod and Driver Fuel Hydraulic Tests (open access)

EOCR Control Rod and Driver Fuel Hydraulic Tests

Report discussing the results of experiments on an EOCR prototype control rod, control rod drive, and driver fuel assembly that were extensively tested in 500 deg F Santowax and 132 deg F water. These tests not only established the operating characteristics of these assemblies but also revealed a number of deficiencies in the various components. It includes descriptions of the control rod, control rod drive, and driver fuel assembly together with descriptions of their method of operation.
Date: October 19, 1962
Creator: Harrison, L. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library