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Report presenting an investigation in the transonic pressure tunnel to determine the aerodynamic loading characteristics of a 60 degree delta wing in the presence of a body with and without body indentation in accordance with the transonic-area-rule concept. Tests covered a range of angles of attack and Mach numbers. Results regarding force and moment coefficients and curves are provided.

From Introduction: "This report makes further comparisons of the theoretical computing method with available experimental results, showing effects of wing plan-form changes, and the effect of an airfoil-section change on a wing of given plan form."

Report presenting the results of an experimental investigation of the unsteady lift induced on a wing in the downwash field of an oscillating canard control surface. The results indicated that existing theories provide a reliable guide for the estimation of the magnitude of the lift derivatives and centers of pressure at low values of reduced frequency and low angles of attack.

This report discusses three experimental methods used to study the kinetics of the reaction between zirconium and UO2.

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Study approvals are listed for Studies 8506, 8509, 8518, 8519, and 8520 with man-months and program dates specified. Safety and security agreements are listed. Additional topics discussed are: financial status, experimental physics programs, pile engineering division program, and technical division study status.

This document is the July 1955 Monthly Report of the Process Section/Manufacturing Division at the Savannah River Plant. It contains information on activities in each of the SRP areas (100-400 areas), as well as on utilities and general services.

One uranium tensile specimen irradiated to 620 MWD/T (1.75 x 10{sup 20} nvt) was tested at 285 C (545 F). The values obtained were: ultimate tensile strength 71,000 psi, 0.1% offset yield strength 70,000 psi, percent elongation (one inch gage length) 0.7, and modulus of elasticity 12 x 10{sup 6}. These values are comparable to the as-irradiated values of specimens tested at room temperature which were: ultimate tensile strength 76,000 psi, 0.1% offset yield strength 71,500 psi, and percent elongation (one inch gage length) 0.36. The elongation of the specimen tested at 285 C was less than that of a specimen annealed at 700 C (1290 F) after irradiation, then tested at room temperature. Experiments have been initiated to determine the structural stability of irradiated uranium-silicon alloy when this alloy is in the stable epsilon phase. Present work is limited to the evaluation of thermal expansion as a criterion for degree of epsilonization. This technique has not proven satisfactory. The damage resulting from the bombardment of uranium with electrons in the 1-2 MEV range is to be evaluated using electrical resistivity and x-ray diffraction to determine the extent of the damage. Calculations indicate a threshold energy of about 1.25 MEV …

The primary purpose of this writeup is to present a description of the electrical and mechanical features of the developed system for use in maintenance and operation of a simultaneous scaler control unit.

Report discussing factors influencing flight range and aerodynamic heating for hypersonic boost-glide aircraft. The possibility and advantages of flight at very high altitude to reduce aerodynamic heating and encourage the preservation of laminar flow on the surface of the aircraft is explored.

Memorandum presenting an investigation carried out in the 11-inch hypersonic tunnel to determine the static longitudinal and lateral stability and control characteristics of an airplane configuration with a trapezoidal wing with a modified hexagonal airfoil section and equipped with various tail airfoil sections and tail arrangements. The tests were made at Mach number 6.86 and Reynolds number 343,000 based on the wing mean aerodynamic chord.

Report presenting results from a flight program conducted to obtain information on the airplane response and actual rates and amounts of control motion used by service pilots to perform squadron operational training missions, which are correlated with the airplane handling qualities and calculated maximum dynamic response. Results regarding longitudinal characteristics, rolling characteristics, and sideslip characteristics are provided.

Letter opinion issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, John Ben Shepperd, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Expiration of appropriation to State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners under Article 7465-a, Vernon's Civil Statutes.

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A new type of flexible hose connector consisting of a Teflon tube enclosed in a stainless steel wire braid sheath was proposed for use on 105-C rear face in late 1954. A test was initiated to determine the suitability of Teflon, and specifically Fluoroflex Teflon compound for rear face application. Probable useful life limit is estimated at 10⁶ R, which would be attained in about three years in contact with fresh effluent.

This document from Savannah River Plant reports progress for June 1955 in the 100, 200, 300, and 400 Areas. Information is presented on the assembly area, reactor control, reactor complex, and disassembly for the 100 Area (reactors). From the 200 Area (separations plants), progress at the solvent extraction plants is reported. Uranium - Aluminium and thorium canning are reported for the 300 area (reactor fuels fabrication). And stainless steel corrosion studies are reported for the 400 area (heavy water).

Study approvals are listed with man-months and date specified. Information and safety agreements were reached. Occupational safety and radiation protection, fuel slug development, instrumentation, ingot rolling, and security violations are discussed topics. Appendices contain information on financial status, pile materials program, instrument development program, and technical division study status. (GHH)

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A method for determining the appropriate isotopic content of uranium-235 in uranium slugs has been investigated. In the conduct of the experiment it was found that there was a background counting rate several times the counting rate of the phenomena under study. Methods are suggested for improving the counting rate and reducing the background. The conclusions at this time are that reactivity determinations will provide the most rapid and precise measure of U-235 content in uranium.

Production rates of the Hanford reactors can be increased in proportion to the quantity of process cooling water which can be supplied to them. This water must be of such a quality that slug and tube corrosion rates are acceptable, the gross activity of the effluent water must not be excessive, the concentration of specific radioactive isotopes constituting a radiological hazard must be minimized, and the film formation rates should be as low as possible. In the Hanford water treatment process, the filter plants are the controlling factor in determining the quality of the water, and one of the elements limiting the quality of water. A major development effort was therefore undertaken to develop methods of increasing the capacity of the existing filter plants. This report presents the result of this development work from its inception in 1951 to its conclusion in 1954.

From introduction: This is Progress report BMI-282, the first of a series covering the operation of the pressure-leaching towers for the extraction of uranium by an ammonium carbonate leach...This report discusses the data obtained from tests run to show the effects of such variables as the amount of air and carbon dioxide passed through the pulp, temperature, pressure, and concentration of ammonium carbonate and ammonium bicarbonate in the leach solution on the extraction of uranium.

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Report issued by the Brookhaven National Laboratory discussing the area survey manual covering the 15 service stations. Design and operations of the service stations are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, photographs, and a map.