Texas Game and Fish, Volume 13, Number 12, December 1955 (open access)

Texas Game and Fish, Volume 13, Number 12, December 1955

Monthly magazine discussing natural resources, parks, hunting and fishing, and other information related to the outdoors in Texas.
Date: December 1955
Creator: Texas. Game and Fish Commission.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Game and Fish, Volume 12, Number 13, December 1954 (open access)

Texas Game and Fish, Volume 12, Number 13, December 1954

Monthly magazine discussing natural resources, parks, hunting and fishing, and other information related to the outdoors in Texas.
Date: December 1954
Creator: Texas. Game and Fish Commission.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Game and Fish, Volume 12, Number 1, December 1953 (open access)

Texas Game and Fish, Volume 12, Number 1, December 1953

Monthly magazine discussing natural resources, parks, hunting and fishing, and other information related to the outdoors in Texas.
Date: December 1953
Creator: Texas. Game and Fish Commission.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Game and Fish, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1957 (open access)

Texas Game and Fish, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1957

Monthly magazine discussing natural resources, parks, hunting and fishing, and other information related to the outdoors in Texas.
Date: December 1957
Creator: Texas. Game and Fish Commission. Information and Education Division.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Game and Fish, Volume 10, Number 1, December 1951 (open access)

Texas Game and Fish, Volume 10, Number 1, December 1951

Monthly magazine discussing natural resources, parks, hunting and fishing, and other information related to the outdoors in Texas.
Date: December 1951
Creator: Texas. Game and Fish Commission.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Game and Fish, Volume 16, Number 12, December 1958 (open access)

Texas Game and Fish, Volume 16, Number 12, December 1958

Monthly magazine discussing natural resources, parks, hunting and fishing, and other information related to the outdoors in Texas.
Date: December 1958
Creator: Texas. Game and Fish Commission. Information and Education Division.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Game and Fish, Volume 17, Number 12, December 1959 (open access)

Texas Game and Fish, Volume 17, Number 12, December 1959

Monthly magazine discussing natural resources, parks, hunting and fishing, and other information related to the outdoors in Texas.
Date: December 1959
Creator: Texas. Game and Fish Commission. Information and Education Branch.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Biological Effects of Radiation, and Related Biochemical and Physical Studies : Semiannual Progress Report [for] Period May 1, 1959 - October 31, 1959 (open access)

Biological Effects of Radiation, and Related Biochemical and Physical Studies : Semiannual Progress Report [for] Period May 1, 1959 - October 31, 1959

Progress reports from four divisions are included: (1) Division of Biophysics; (2) Division of Clinical Investigation; (3) Division of Nucleoprotein Chemistry; and (4) Radiochemistry Section.
Date: December 1, 1959
Creator: Denues, Arthur Russell Taylor, 1914-
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Organic Coolant Reclamation Annual Report : December 15, 1958 through December 14, 1959 (open access)

Organic Coolant Reclamation Annual Report : December 15, 1958 through December 14, 1959

Potential methods have been examined for the reclamation of high boiler arising from the degradation of polyphenol materials in use as reactor coolants and moderators. To define the chemistry of potential reclamation processes, model polyphenol compounds were used. These include biphenyl, o, m and p-terphenyl, and p-quaterphenyl. Emphasis has been on hydrocracking, redistribution (reaction with benzene), and partial reduction. Preliminary study has been made of the application these techniques to high boiler from Santowax-OM used in the OMRE. The three methods show promise but require detailed investigation to minimize carbon formation to locate optimum operating conditions,.
Date: December 23, 1959
Creator: Wineman, Robert J.; Adams, J. S.; Gudzinowicz, Benjamin J. & Scola, D. A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Annual Report of Research Progress (open access)

Annual Report of Research Progress

This technical report constitutes a brief review of the work undertaken, entirely or in part, under the Contract AT(30-1)-1772 with eh United States Atomic Energy Commission. The work published during 1959 is listed at the end of this report and copies of the reprints or reports are attached where available. These investigations have been concerned with the examination of defect production and behavior as it may be observed by high frequency ultrasonic attenuation and velocity (modulus) changes in such materials as quartz, silicon, germanium, alkali halides (especially NaCl and XCl), high purity aluminum, and glass containing boron. The irradiations used are cobalt 60 gamma-ray irradiation and the reactor irradiation obtained in the Brookhaven National Laboratory graphite reactor.
Date: December 31, 1959
Creator: Truell, Rohn, 1913-1968
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Corrosion of INOR-8 and Inconel Dissolver Components of the Fluoride-Volatility Process (open access)

Corrosion of INOR-8 and Inconel Dissolver Components of the Fluoride-Volatility Process

The corrosion of INOR-8 and Inconel dissolver components used in the fluoride volatility process for the dissolution of zirconium with anhydrous HF in molten salts was investigated. Ten dissolution runs were made using simulated subassemblies formed from Zircoloy-2. The dissolver and components were made from INOR-8. Both the dissolver vessel and draft tube were examined several times during the series of runs. The solids which formed at different areas in the system were also analyzed. The results showed that the corrosion of the INOR-8 dissolver was greatest at the salt-off gas interface and at the HF gas inlet. Almost all of the corrosion took place during run 10 when no zirconium was present. Portions of the dissolver were cleaned after run 10 and sent to BMI for evaluation. The results of the Battelle metallographic examinations of the portions are included along with several photographs. The results with Inconel tubes in the copper-lined hydro-fluorinator confirmed the observations that the liquid gas interface areas were the most susceptible to attack.
Date: December 30, 1959
Creator: Fink, Frederick W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Equilibrium Extraction Characteristics of Alkyl Amines and Nuclear Fuels Metals in Nitrate Systems. Progress Report No. V for the Period July 1 - September 30, 1959 (open access)

Equilibrium Extraction Characteristics of Alkyl Amines and Nuclear Fuels Metals in Nitrate Systems. Progress Report No. V for the Period July 1 - September 30, 1959

Extraction of HNO3 by triaryl amine was studied by equilibrating equal volumes of aqueous and organic phases at 25C. At HNO3 concentrations of 2 to 10 N the acid in the organic phase in excess of that equivalent in the amine concentration was proportional to the concentration of HNO3 in the equilibrated aqueous phase. other workers report similar results with nitric acid and tri-n-octyl amine in benzene. Zirconium extractions carried out at 10g Zr/1 with 0.35 M TLA nitrate in toluene showed a fourth power dependence of EZR on HNO (aq) over the range 2 to 10N. Maximum distribution ratios calculated from samarium scouting experiments using amines in kerosene were about 5 x 10(-3) for Primene JMT, 10(-4) for TLA, 10(-5) for S-24, and less than zero for DTDA. Distribution rations in the extractions ranged from ERu = 0.12 for 0.35M TLA shaken with an initially new 2N HNO3 solution for 15 minutes. Data on Zr and Ru standardization in TLA solution for spectrophotometric analyses are included.
Date: December 4, 1959
Creator: Mason, Edward A. (Edward Allen), 1926-1994. & Vaughen, Victor C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Studies of Nuclear Debris in Precipitation : Second Quarterly Progress Report (open access)

Studies of Nuclear Debris in Precipitation : Second Quarterly Progress Report

A sequential method is described for the determination of strontium- 89, strontium-90, barium-140, and tungsten185 in rain water samples. A comparison is made of data on radioactivity in individual rain samples and in monthly pot samples. Data are included on the total strontiuro-90 fall-out collected in steep walled stainless steel pots during the period. Results are compared with cumulative data for 1958 end 1959. (C.H.)
Date: December 15, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Absorption of Organic Acids on Thoria (open access)

Absorption of Organic Acids on Thoria

The adsorption of acetic and oleic acids on the surface of thoria was studied by means of infrared spectroscopy. An infrared analysis of the adsorbates before and after adsorption using differential double bean methods indicated that the adsorption of organic acids on thoria surfaces occurs by an esterification reaction between the organic acid and the hydroxylated thoria surface. Ammonia vapor will not adsorb on thoria, indicated the basic character of the hydroxylated surface.
Date: December 31, 1959
Creator: Bradford, Harold R. & Wadsworth, Milton E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Organic Coolants and Moderators for Nuclear Reactors : a Literature Search (open access)

Organic Coolants and Moderators for Nuclear Reactors : a Literature Search

A literature search was made of Nuclear Science Abstracts , Vols . 12 and 13 , for information on the following organic coolants and moderators for nuclear reactors : biphenyl , diphenyl methane , Dowtherm A , a phenyl naphthalene, and terphenyl. The properties covered include: thermal and irradiation stability, methods for restoring desired properties to used material, heat transfer data, operating information, hazards and toxicity. 111 references to documents, journal, and books are listed.
Date: December 1959
Creator: Kauer, E. U.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fission Gas Generation and Consequent High Temperature Irradiation Effects on Natural Uranium, Including Creep Properties : a Literature Search (open access)

Fission Gas Generation and Consequent High Temperature Irradiation Effects on Natural Uranium, Including Creep Properties : a Literature Search

Sixty-two references, some annotated, were taken from foreign literature to determine the status of work done in this area of metallurgy during 1958 and 1959. The references are grouped into two categories: references pertinent to the subject and general metallurgical references on metallic fuels.
Date: December 15, 1959
Creator: Scott, Myra
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Main Coolant Pump Performance Test. Section I. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-290, T-641326 (open access)

Main Coolant Pump Performance Test. Section I. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-290, T-641326

The purpose of the test was to obtain performance data for the main coolant pumps on fast and slow speed at various coolant temperatures. The 1A, 1B and 1C pump performances on both fast and slow speed were approximately as shown in the manufacture's predicted performance curve. The 1D pump performance was below the manufacturer's predicted flow efficiency, line current and hydraulic horsepower on both fast and slow speeds.
Date: December 7, 1959
Creator: Edwards, Gerald E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Control Rod Positions for Criticality. Section I. 5032-EFPN. Eigth Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-149, T-550130 (open access)

Control Rod Positions for Criticality. Section I. 5032-EFPN. Eigth Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-149, T-550130

The purpose of the test was to determine critical bank heights and bank worths for various rod configurations at ambient temperatures. The critical rod bank position and bank worths for four different control rod bank rod configuration were determined after 5032 EFPH's of operation. The value were corrected to a reactor coolant temperature of 145 F and a pressure of 400 psig. The bank worths were corrected to 145 F so that the results of the performance could be compared with the results of previous performances.
Date: December 9, 1959
Creator: McTish, James M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Instrumentation Operation During Plant Operation. Section I. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-309, RNI-41 (open access)

Nuclear Instrumentation Operation During Plant Operation. Section I. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-309, RNI-41

The purpose of the test was to evaluate the operation of the Nuclear Instrumentation Power Range Amplifier during start up. While the station was operating at a gross load of 16.5 megawatts, a variation of 0, 8.5, 2.7 and 4.4 existed between the compensated ion chamber currents (CIC) and the test currents for channels A, B, C and D respectively. The off site modifications to channel C power range amplifier did not cause the ion chamber current and test current to be the same at 16.5 megawatts gross power. The modifications to channel C were made to correct for this deficiency.
Date: December 8, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Determination of Decontamination Factors for Radioisotopes Through Lithium Hydroxide Resin. Section I. Second Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-277-S, RNI-22 (open access)

The Determination of Decontamination Factors for Radioisotopes Through Lithium Hydroxide Resin. Section I. Second Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-277-S, RNI-22

The purpose of the test was to obtain data on the decontamination factors for Cesium-136, Cesium-137, Strontium-92, one hour gross iodine and Iodine-131. This data will be used to determinate efficiency of lithium hydroxide resin for removing radioactive cations and anions. The denomination factors for a particular demineralizer using lithium hydroxide resign were found to vary for different radioisotopes. This variation was from 2.3 for Cesium136 to 77,000 for gross iodine.
Date: December 3, 1959
Creator: Strauos, Roger O.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Examination of Components for Crud and Corrosion. Section I. Second Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-155, T-612080 (open access)

Examination of Components for Crud and Corrosion. Section I. Second Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-155, T-612080

The purpose of the test was to observe the extent and location of corrosion, crud deposits and defects in components of the primary fluid system and its auxiliaries. This observation will allow an estimate to be made of the future behavior of the affected parts. The test also provides for obtaining corrosion products and crud samples for analysis as necessary for planning remedial actions. This test was limited to the 1D Main Coolant Pump which failed November 3, 1958. The pump failed after 2234 hours of operation on "fast" speed and 887 hours at "slow" speed. An inspection for corrosion was not conducted but smear samples were taken and a radiochemical analysis made. This analysis showed the following isotopes were present in the smear sample: Co38, Co60, Fe59, Mn54, Hf191 and Zr95. The upper and lower radial pump bearings and journals were severely scored and galled while the thrust bearing and runner appear to be in good condition.
Date: December 7, 1959
Creator: Muldoon, James B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Charging and Discharge of Demineralizer Resins. Section IV. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-180, T-612085 (open access)

Charging and Discharge of Demineralizer Resins. Section IV. First Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-180, T-612085

The purpose of the test was to determine if the 1A Canal Water System Demineralizers can be satisfactorily charged with resin. The 1A Canal Water System Demineralizer was satisfactorily charged with resin and conductivity of the demineralizer effluent was less than 0.1 microbes as specified in the Test Procedure.
Date: December 3, 1959
Creator: Eckenrode, G. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Periodic Radiation Survey. Section I. EFPH-5465.2. Second Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-231, T-612394 (open access)

Periodic Radiation Survey. Section I. EFPH-5465.2. Second Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-231, T-612394

The purpose of the test was to determine the radiation levels in a Reactor Plant Boiler Compartment with the respective loop shut down and the remainder of the plant operating at power. The highest radiation levels recorded in the IC Boiler Compartment were located in the vicinity of the reactor coolant loop pipe penetrations of the Compartment. Except for the above mentioned areas, personnel could continuously occupy the IC Boiler Compartment without exceeding the maximum dose rate of 300 mr per week. The areas in the vicinity of the reactor coolant pipe penetrations, however, could be occupied only 1 to 2 hours per person per week because of the high radiation levers (200-250 mr/hr) present at these locations.
Date: December 16, 1959
Creator: McTish, James M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Turbine Start-Up. Section I. Second Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-179 (open access)

Turbine Start-Up. Section I. Second Performance. Core I, Seed 1. Test Results DL-S-179

The purpose of the test was to insure satisfactory operation of the turbine after overhaul of the turbine which was completed February 1, 1959. The operation of the turbine during this start-up was satisfactory.
Date: December 14, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library