Design of a Pilot Plant Facility for Radioactive Demonstration of the Pot Calcination Process (open access)

Design of a Pilot Plant Facility for Radioactive Demonstration of the Pot Calcination Process

Report regarding the process development work at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, including project objectives, design considerations, descriptions of equipment, and estimated costs.
Date: December 14, 1962
Creator: Wheeler, B. R. & Buckham, James Andrew
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oak Ridge Analytical Chemistry Division Annual Progress Report: 1962 (open access)

Oak Ridge Analytical Chemistry Division Annual Progress Report: 1962

Report issued by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory discussing progress and work conducted by the Chemistry Division.
Date: December 11, 1962
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Chemistry Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Computer Programs Using Zonal Harmonics for Magnetic Properties of Current Systems with Special Reference to the IBM 7090 (open access)

Computer Programs Using Zonal Harmonics for Magnetic Properties of Current Systems with Special Reference to the IBM 7090

Report that "discusses the magnetic vector and scalar potentials, magnetic field components and their derivatives, and flux linkage for single current systems, and the mutual inductance, forces and torques between two such systems, whose axes are coplanar but not necessarily coincident" (p. 1).
Date: December 4, 1962
Creator: Garrett, M. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Device for Recording Fuel Element Dimension on Punched Paper Tape (open access)

A Device for Recording Fuel Element Dimension on Punched Paper Tape

Report that "describes a system for translating the position of a strip-chart recorder potentiometer shaft into decimal digital form" (p. ii).
Date: December 1962
Creator: Driver, G. E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Evaluation of Properties of Irradiated Zircaloy-2 Pressure Tube from KER Loop 1 (open access)

Evaluation of Properties of Irradiated Zircaloy-2 Pressure Tube from KER Loop 1

Report describing the evaluation of the effects of irradiation on a high pressure water loop that ruptured while testing fuel elements. Includes photographs of the damaged tube as well as chemical analyses.
Date: December 1962
Creator: Defferdin, L. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
EVESR Nuclear Superheat Fuel Development Project: Second Quarterly Report, September-November 1962 (open access)

EVESR Nuclear Superheat Fuel Development Project: Second Quarterly Report, September-November 1962

Quarterly report describing progress on the EVESR Nuclear Superheat Fuel Development Project.
Date: December 1962
Creator: Pennington, R. T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Facility 350 Helium-Atmosphere System (open access)

The Facility 350 Helium-Atmosphere System

Report describing the helium atmosphere system in the Argonne National Laboratory's Facility 350. The atmosphere's ability to remove moisture, oxygen, and other impurities, how the atmosphere is purified, and experimental data regarding the use of activated carbon to absorb oxygen from helium are discussed.
Date: December 1962
Creator: Mayfield, R. M.; Tope, W. G. & Shuck, A. B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Technical and Economic Evaluation of Solid-Fuel Gasification using Nuclear Heat: Production of Pipeline Gas, Liquid Fuels, and Chemicals from Lignite and Bituminous Coal (open access)

A Technical and Economic Evaluation of Solid-Fuel Gasification using Nuclear Heat: Production of Pipeline Gas, Liquid Fuels, and Chemicals from Lignite and Bituminous Coal

From abstract: Results are reported of a study to determine the most economical method of utilizing nuclear heat to gasify a North Dakota lignite and a West Virginia bituminous coal so that the resulting gas is suitable as a source of synthesis gas for fuels and chemicals.
Date: November 30, 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Monitoring Semiannual Report: January-June 1962 (open access)

Environmental Monitoring Semiannual Report: January-June 1962

From summary: This report summarizes environmental monitoring results for the first six months of 1962.
Date: November 1962
Creator: Moore, J. D.; Fisher, W. L. & Rowe, P. A.
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
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
Ionic Equilibria and Anion Exchange of Uranyl Sulfate Solutions (open access)

Ionic Equilibria and Anion Exchange of Uranyl Sulfate Solutions

Theoretical investigation on the nature of ion exchange of acidified uranyl sulfate solutions with Dowex 21K, a strong base ion exchange resin.
Date: September 28, 1962
Creator: Stein, P. E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Technology Division Annual Progress Report: for Period Ending June 30, 1962 (open access)

Chemical Technology Division Annual Progress Report: for Period Ending June 30, 1962

Report issued by Oak Ridge National Laboratory that discusses progress and work performed by the Chemical Technology Division.
Date: September 21, 1962
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Chemical Technology Division.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR-II) Shield Design (open access)

Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR-II) Shield Design

Report describing the EBR-II shield and the methods employed in arriving at the final design. The major shield design problems for that reactor are enumerated and discussed.
Date: September 1962
Creator: Grotenhuis, M.; McArthy, A. E. & Rossin, A. D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Flora of Healthy Dogs: [Part] 1. Bacteria and Fungi of the Nose, Throat, and Lower Intestine (open access)

The Flora of Healthy Dogs: [Part] 1. Bacteria and Fungi of the Nose, Throat, and Lower Intestine

Report documenting the isolation and identification of microorganisms found in the noses, throats, and lower intestines of twenty two dogs. The most frequently observed organisms were E. coli and S. viridans.
Date: September 1962
Creator: Clapper, W. E. & Meade, G. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Reactor Technology Report Number 22: Chemistry (open access)

Reactor Technology Report Number 22: Chemistry

Quarterly report issued by the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory to report to the industry on developments in unclassified reactor technology. This issue focuses on chemistry information.
Date: September 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Thermal Conductivity of UO2 (open access)

Thermal Conductivity of UO2

Report discussing the thermal conductivity of uranium dioxide. The first part of the report includes the thermal effects on the substance's physical form, while the second part describes the experimental details.
Date: September 1962
Creator: Daniel, J. L.; Matolich, J., Jr. & Deem, H. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Safety Program Semiannual Progress Report: for Period Ending June 30, 1962 (open access)

Nuclear Safety Program Semiannual Progress Report: for Period Ending June 30, 1962

Report that describes the research and developments of the Nuclear Safety Research and Development Program of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Date: August 24, 1962
Creator: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
System: The UNT Digital Library
Army Gas-Cooled Reactor Systems Program Semiannual Progress Report: January 1 - June 30, 1962 (open access)

Army Gas-Cooled Reactor Systems Program Semiannual Progress Report: January 1 - June 30, 1962

Report documenting the progress of the Army Gas-Cooled Reactor Systems Program to develop a mobile, low-power, nuclear power plant for Military field operation.
Date: August 17, 1962
Creator: Aerojet-General Corporation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Capsule Irradiation of Unalloyed Uranium at High Temperatures (open access)

Capsule Irradiation of Unalloyed Uranium at High Temperatures

Abstract: Cast and Wrought specimens and restrained wrought specimens of unalloyed uranium were irradiated in the Materials Testing Reactor, as the first in a series of experiments to develop fuel materials for sodium cooled reactors.
Date: August 15, 1962
Creator: Harrington, D. G. & Newton, J. B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Calculated Costs of Fabrication of Plutonium-Enriched Fuel Elements (open access)

Calculated Costs of Fabrication of Plutonium-Enriched Fuel Elements

Report regarding the study of the calculated costs of fabricating plutonium-enriched fuel elements for Hanford Laboratories' Plutonium Recycle Program. Topics include descriptions of the process, design study of plants that use U235 and plutonium enriched fuel, and estimates of costs.
Date: August 1962
Creator: Hanthorn, H. E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Consolidated Nuclear Steam Generator for Merchant Ship Application: A Conceptual Design (open access)

Consolidated Nuclear Steam Generator for Merchant Ship Application: A Conceptual Design

Report concerning the economic feasibility of pressurized water reactors for use aboard merchant ships. This includes conceptual designs and work remaining for the future of a Pressurized Water Reactor.
Date: August 1962
Creator: Babcock & Wilcox Company
System: The UNT Digital Library
In-Reactor Monitoring of Zircaloy-2 Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor Pressure Tubes: Part 2, May and June, 1962 (open access)

In-Reactor Monitoring of Zircaloy-2 Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor Pressure Tubes: Part 2, May and June, 1962

Report containing the results of a two year program wherein the 85 zircaloy-2 pressure tubes in Hanford Laboratories' Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor (PRTR) were monitored. Experimental procedures and results are described.
Date: August 1962
Creator: Doman, D. R. & Pankaskie, P. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library