This report is addressed to the radioactive effluent control program of (AEC) facilities operated by Douglas United Nuclear, Inc. It was prepared in response to an inquiry from Atomic Energy Commision AEC Division of Operational Safety via AEC-RL regarding quantities of radionuclides released. The current status, measurement, and activity of the program are described. In addition, other related efforts which have been deferred due to lack of funding are highlighted.

The Lawrence Livermore Laboratory seismic net was upgraded by installing two horizontal seismometers at each of the four LLL stations. These seismometers record radial and transverse ground motion from underground nuclear explosions at the Nevada Test Site and complement the vertical components which were installed several years ago. Each station now monitors three orthogonal components of ground velocity over a broad frequency band.

A design is presented that suggests that a negative ion neutral beam based on direct extraction is applicable to TNS, assuming technological advancements in several areas. Improvements in negative ion sources, direct energy conversion of charged beams, and high speed cryogenic pumping are needed. The increase in efficiency over a positive ion system and the encouraging results of the first attempt at a total design justify increased effort in the development of the above mentioned areas.

The feasibility of conducting fusion blanket integral neutronics experiments at the Rotating Target Neutron Source-II (RTNS-II) accelerator facility and the Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor (TFTR) was investigated. RTNS-II recently became operational, and the TFTR is scheduled to begin D-T operations during 1983. The experiments would provide reaction rate data of direct importance to blanket design in environments (neutron spectra) close to those expected in actual blankets. Data of this kind are especially important for a hybrid blanket, where design depends upon a balance of breeding and power production requirements. The blanket also provides an essential part of the toroidal field (TF) coil shielding. Therefore, experimental verification of design model calculations is important before any commitment to a definitie design is made.

The practical effects of blistering and flaking in neutral injection systems are studied. These effects will soon be more important because of energy increases in systems now under development and because of their operation with fast helium ions as well as hydrogen and deuterium ions. Two main effects were studied: enhanced erosion rate and possible voltage breakdown from sharp flakes and gas emission.

The purpose of this joint ORNL/Westinghouse Program is to develop a design concept for a tokamak reactor blanket system which satisfies engineering requirements for a utility environment. While previous blanket studies have focused primarily on performance issues (thermal, neutronic, and structural), this study has emphasized consideration of reliability, fabricability, and lifetime.

This report discusses the announcement on January 11, 1971, of the liberalization and deprecation of tax allowances for machinery and equipment and provides a selection of publications from the news media and government sources related to the announcement.

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This report outlines the various types of proposals made concerning child care during the 1st session of the 93rd Congress.

The multiplication of 14 MeV D-T fusion neutrons via (n,2n), (n,3n), and fission reactions by /sup 238/U is well known and established. This study consistently evaluates the effectiveness of a depleted (tails) UO/sub 2/ multiplier on increasing the production of /sup 233/U and tritium in a thorium/lithium fusion--fission hybrid blanket. Nuclear performance is evaluated as a function of exposure and zone thickness.

A simple optical design composed of two identical units set at right angles to one another provides for the inspection of laser target alignment in x, y, and z coordinates. The system also makes photographic records of the target placement. (auth)

Acoustic emission monitoring augments other nondestructive testing methods and is sometimes applicable when other tests cannot be applied. This is, in part, due to the high sensitivity of acoustic emission monitoring. Acoustic emission monitoring is only sensitive to active flaw-growth, however, and will not detect a flaw in equilibrium. This paper describes the application of acoustic emission monitoring to nuclear reactor fuel pin end closure welds and other weldments of the reactor piping.

An ignition tokamak reactor design has been obtained which represents a starting point for the conceptual design of a 1000 MW/sub e/ commercial system. The design includes Nb/sub 3/Sn superconducting coils (TF, OH, and SF), water-cooled fissile blanket (e.g., uranium oxide), positive-ion based neutral beams with no direct energy recovery, and an ignited plasma with a = 0.9 m and an aspect ratio A = 4.0. The TF coil bore has a vertical bore of 7 m and a horizontal bore of 5 m both of which are a factor of two larger than the corresponding bore dimensions of the LCP (Large Coil Project) TF coil. The plasma is characterized as follows: stability factor q = 2.5, Z/sub eff/ approx. 1, poloidal beta ..beta../sub p/ less than or equal to A, a elongation delta in the range between 1.6 and 1.7. A number of potential operating conditions for the plasma and device have been identified for which the plasma beta ..beta.. lies within the range from 6.5% to 7.3%, and the plasma temperature has an average value between 11 keV and 12.5 keV. The design was obtained using the computer code COAST and represents a self-consistent sizing and costing result.

This report presents the Major policy issues of the Latin America in the 70's .Latin America cohesiveness and solidarity which has been evident in the committee for Latin America coordination.

This report is an An Analysis and Chronology of Developments of West European Communist Parties in 1977.

This report is an Analysis and Chronology of Developments of West European Communist Parties in 1977.

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This report is about the Higher education act of 1965.

>One of the objectives of the Waste Management Program is to separate the long-lived heat emitter /aup 137/Cs from the bulk of the high-level Iiquid wastes. This separation is accomplished by the ion exchange process in the 221-B Building. Interim storage of the cesium is in solution as a nitrate. The feed for the B Plant cesinm ion exchange process is pumped from the lag storage tank, 105-C, through a pipeline and several diversion boxes to the 221-B Building. On December 19, 1969, a leak was discovered near the 241-C-152 diversion box in the section of this line, V-122, from the 105-C tank. Although the leak represented a loss of feed for the processing of /sup 137/Cs, more important was the consequence of environmental contmination to the soil from the line leak. For this reason, an investigation was made to estblish the extent of the radioactivity spread. The results of a well drilling operation undertaken to define the boundary and to estimate the extent of the leak are summarized. (CR)

Document 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 L. Hill, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Applicability of Texas Education Agency regulations to grievance proceedings before boards of public community college districts.

Document 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 L. Hill, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Disposition of surpluses generated under State employees group insurance programs.

Document 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, Crawford Martin, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Authority of County Treasurer to sign checks drawn on El Paso County General Assistance Agency account.

Document 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, Crawford Martin, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Authority of Parks & Wildlife Department under the General Law Statutes or the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to place special restrictions on removal of fish from public waters in bass tournaments, and related questions