A Versatile Spectrometer Magnet Power Supply (open access)

A Versatile Spectrometer Magnet Power Supply

Early results from actual laboratory operation of a more versatile magnet supply.
Date: April 15, 1963
Creator: Groppe, W. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Metallurgy Research Operation: Quarterly Progress Report, January - March 1965 (open access)

Metallurgy Research Operation: Quarterly Progress Report, January - March 1965

Quarterly progress report on a project to test the radiation effects on metallurgy.
Date: April 15, 1965
Creator: Cadwell, J. J.; Bierlein, T. K.; Bement, A. L.; Dillon, R. L. & Wheeler, R. G.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Sequence for Predicting Waste Transport by Ground Water (open access)

A Sequence for Predicting Waste Transport by Ground Water

From introduction: "This paper describes a sequence for analyzing the effects of ground water flow on waste transport in natural soils."
Date: April 15, 1965
Creator: Nelson, R. William
System: The UNT Digital Library
SL-1 Annual Operating Report: February, 1960-January 3, [1961] (open access)

SL-1 Annual Operating Report: February, 1960-January 3, [1961]

The Stationary Low Power Reactor No. 1 (SL-1) was a boiling water reactor demonstration plant for remote military bases. The plant had been operated by Combustion Engineering, Inc. from February, l959 until January 3, 1961 at which time a nuclear excursion rendered the plant inoperable, This report summarizes the of operations of maintenance, test, health and safety, and administrative activities for the year February, 1960 until the incident.
Date: June 15, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Automatic Mass Spectrometer for Isotopic Analysis of Lithium (open access)

Automatic Mass Spectrometer for Isotopic Analysis of Lithium

Report discussing an improvement program on lithium mass spectrometers.
Date: March 15, 1962
Creator: McBryde, W. T. & Gammon, E. F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Radiolysis of Organic Fluids, Annual Progress Report: October 1, 1961-September 30, 1962 (open access)

Radiolysis of Organic Fluids, Annual Progress Report: October 1, 1961-September 30, 1962

From introduction: This report reviews the Susie program (particularly reactor dosimetry and data analysis) as well as other items that represent a smaller share of the total effort.
Date: January 15, 1963
Creator: Bolt, R. O.; Burrous, M. L.; Carroll, J. G.; Hall, K. L.; Sweeney, M. A. & Tobriner, M. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Coolant Flow and Outlet Temperature: Computer-Monitors for the Hallam Nuclear Power Facility Plant Protective System (open access)

Coolant Flow and Outlet Temperature: Computer-Monitors for the Hallam Nuclear Power Facility Plant Protective System

Abstract: The design and application of two computers for the HNPF protective system is discussed.
Date: September 15, 1961
Creator: Schlein, H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analysis of Stresses in Bellows (open access)

Analysis of Stresses in Bellows

Abstract: Design charts and systematic design forms are presented for simplified calculations to check the number of convolutions and thickness required to limit the deflection and pressure stress range in three types of bellows.
Date: October 15, 1964
Creator: Anderson, W. F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Advanced Sodium-Graphite Reactor Nuclear Power Plant (open access)

An Advanced Sodium-Graphite Reactor Nuclear Power Plant

Abstract: This report describes an advanced sodium-cooled, graphite-moderated nuclear power plant which utilizes high-pressure, high-temperature steam to generate electricity at a high thermal efficiency.
Date: March 15, 1960
Creator: Churchill, J. R. & Renard, J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Multichannel Digital Recording System (open access)

A Multichannel Digital Recording System

Abstract: This report is a description of a 200 channel digital recording system used to record high temperature strain gage outputs and associated temperatures.
Date: September 15, 1960
Creator: Truitt, R. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Thermal Cycling Tests of Porous Uranium (open access)

Thermal Cycling Tests of Porous Uranium

Abstract: It has been proposed that a fuel element containing porous uranium be used for moderately high temperature applications. In an effort to determine the structural integrity of this type of fuel body, thermal cycling tests have been conducted on porous uranium.
Date: March 15, 1960
Creator: Wilkinson, L. E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fabrication Modification Development for OMRE Third Core Loading (open access)

Fabrication Modification Development for OMRE Third Core Loading

Abstract: This report describes the fabrication of elements for the OMRE third core loading.
Date: July 15, 1961
Creator: Peters, E. & Binstock, M. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Design Modifications to the SRE during FY 1960 (open access)

Design Modifications to the SRE during FY 1960

Abstract: The means to prevent the recurrence of tetralin leakage into the SRE sodium systems are discussed. Included is a description of the redesign of system components to utilize alternate coolants such as nitrogen, air, and NaK.
Date: February 15, 1961
Creator: Deegan, G. E.; Dermer, M. D.; Flanagan, J. S.; Gower, G. C.; Hall, R. J.; Hinze, R. B. et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Metallurgical Aspects of SRE Fuel Element Damage Episode (open access)

Metallurgical Aspects of SRE Fuel Element Damage Episode

Abstract: An investigation of the metallurgical aspects of the SRE fuel element episode, that occurred July 26, 1959, has been completed.
Date: October 15, 1961
Creator: Ballif, J. L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigations of Neutron Penetration in TiH and Steel Slabs (open access)

Investigations of Neutron Penetration in TiH and Steel Slabs

Abstract: A multigroup P1 approximation for hydrogen scattered neutrons has been developed and applied to the study of neutron flux distributions in titanium hydride and steel shield systems.
Date: May 15, 1961
Creator: Karcher, R. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Criticality-Accident Dosimetry Studies (open access)

Criticality-Accident Dosimetry Studies

Experiments were carried out to (1) explore possibilities for developing a less expensive device than the Hurst threshold detector unit (TDU) for monitoring possible accidental critical reactions in uranium-processing facilities, (2) to study the precision and accuracy of the TDU, and (3) to evaluate the ORNL film badge in mixed neutron-gama radiation fields.
Date: October 15, 1964
Creator: Bailey, J. C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Operating Experience with Heat Transfer System Pumps at the Hallum Nuclear Power Facility (open access)

Operating Experience with Heat Transfer System Pumps at the Hallum Nuclear Power Facility

Introduction: It is the purpose of this report to describe the operating and maintenance experience obtained at HNPF on the sodium heat transfer pumps.
Date: June 15, 1964
Creator: Durand, R. E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
SNAP 10A FSEM-3 Agena Compatibility Test (open access)

SNAP 10A FSEM-3 Agena Compatibility Test

From abstract: This report summarizes the results of SNAP-10A/Agena developmental testing and final vehicle systems tests.
Date: June 15, 1965
Creator: Teresa, M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Dynamic Void Fraction Measurement System (open access)

Dynamic Void Fraction Measurement System

Abstract: Various methods and techniques of measuring void fractions in boiling heat transfer media are discussed.
Date: May 15, 1963
Creator: Kendron, J. H.; Stoner, E. E. & Taylor, G. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Evaluation of Coolant Impurity Removal Equipment at the OMRE (open access)

Evaluation of Coolant Impurity Removal Equipment at the OMRE

Abstract: The experimental application of centrifugal clarification, precoat filtration, conventional filtration, and adsorption to the removal of impurities from a bypass stream of irradiated reactor coolant at the Organic Moderated Reactor Experiment is described and evaluated.
Date: October 15, 1964
Creator: Barbour, P. & Davis, W. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Carbide Fuels in Fast Reactors (open access)

Carbide Fuels in Fast Reactors

Abstract: Cladding and fuel material processing prospects are reviewed, and fuel system possibilities for near-term (~1 mill/kwh) and long-range (<0.5 mil/kmh) fuel cycles are described.
Date: September 15, 1965
Creator: Wheelock, C. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Radiolysis Products of Polyphenyl Coolants: Part 3, Omre High Boilers (open access)

Radiolysis Products of Polyphenyl Coolants: Part 3, Omre High Boilers

Abstract: The nature of the high boiling radiolysis products of OMRE coolants was studied extensively.
Date: October 15, 1964
Creator: Keen, R. T.; Orr, W. L.; Miller, L. J.; Sullivan, R. J. & Shepard, R. C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Piqua Nuclear Power Facility Operations Analysis Program Progress Report Number 4: January-June 1964 (open access)

Piqua Nuclear Power Facility Operations Analysis Program Progress Report Number 4: January-June 1964

Progress report for the Piqua Reactor Operations Analysis Program describing observations and analyses at the Piqua Nuclear Power Facility (PNPF). The program goals are to monitor operations and collect data in order to ensure that the plant's operation is safe, to improve design and performance, to evaluate the performance and lifetime of the plant's components and systems, to evaluate plant safety and safeguards, and to disseminate all information to the scientific community.
Date: December 15, 1964
Creator: Cole, H. S.; Hausknecht, D. F.; Jenkins, O. G., Jr.; Lew, D. E.; Mandel, H.; Pearson, E. N. et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
SNAP 10A-PSM-1: Test Results (open access)

SNAP 10A-PSM-1: Test Results

Introduction: On November 14, 1961, an environmental test program commenced on the first SNAP 10A system structure, S10A-PSM-1.
Date: July 15, 1964
Creator: Oliva, R. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library