Evaluation of dry films for application on spur gears for - servicing components of a gas-cooled nuclear reactor was performed. Commercial dry film lubricants were screened in wear tests to obtain the optimum lubricant which was in turn used in gear teats. A MoS/sub 2/, graphite, and sodium silicate binder lubricant (Everlube 811 or equivalent) applied to M 50 tool steel gears resulted in the optimum combination based on stress cycle tests. Tests were performed on uniubricated worm gears at simulated loads, speeds, and environment of the charging machine for the above reactor to determine wear rates and efficiencies. (auth)

>The basic fuel element consisted of a uniform dispersion of fuel in a 1 1/2 inch diameter graphite sphere. Ceramic coatings for the retention of fission products were studied. It was found-that molecularly deposited'' ceramics such as alumina, siliconized silicon carbide, and pyrolytic carbon were excellent barriers to fission product leakage. The most advantageous location for ceramic coatings was found to be on the individual fuel particles, where the coating was subject to smaller forces and where a larger thickness-todiameter ratio could be used than if the coating were on the surface of the graphite sphere. Fuel elements were irradiated to burnups ranging up to about 6 at.% U/sup 235/. In all specimens containing a uniform dispersion of fuel, the graphite spheres were found to retain their structural properties after irradiation. Data are given on fuel particle coatings of A1/sub 2/O/sub 3/, pyrolytic carbon, and metals: surface coatings of siliconized silicon carbide, pyrolytic carbon, and metal carbides; properties of and the effects of irradiation on graphite spheres; the use of natural graphite in preparing a high-density matrix material; graphite fueling by thorium nitrate infiltration; subsurface metal and metal carbide coatings for graphite; and an in-pile loop program on the behavior …

The proposal to reduce P{sub 32} in reactor effluent by increasing aluminum sulphate and bauxite feed to 18 ppm while maintaining 7.0 pH water is estimated to cost $1,368,000. This represents an increase of $507,000 over FY 1962 budgeted cost for aluminum sulphate, bauxite and sulphuric acid. The basis for the cost estimate is provided, and detail calculations are given.

In previous letters the authors have reported a {Sigma}{pi} resonance observed through the study of the interaction of 1.15-Bev/c K{sup -} meons in hydrogen in the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory 15-in. bubble chamber. They now wish to report the results of the study of the three reactions: (1) K{sup -} + p {yields} {Sigma}{sup +} + {pi}{sup -} + {pi}{sup -} + {pi}{sup +}; (2) K{sup -} + p {yields} {Sigma}{sup -} + {pi}{sup +} + {pi}{sup +} + {pi}{sup -}; and (3) K{sup -} + p {yields} {Sigma}{sup 0} + {pi}{sup 0} + {pi}{sup +} + {pi}{sup -}. Although reactions (1) and (2) are readily identified and measured, reaction (3) cannot be identified unambiguously. Accordingly, they discuss first the results pertaining to reactions (1) and (2). Nineteen events of type (1) and 13 events of type (2) were observed, corresponding to cross sections of 0.19 {+-} .06 and 0.12 {+-} .05 mb, respectively. In a search for possible {Sigma}{pi} resonances, they have plotted in Figure 1 histograms of the invariant masses of the {Sigma} and each of the three pions in reactions (1) and (2). Figure 1b refers to the {Sigma} and pion of like charge; Figure 1a to the …

In previous letters we have reported a Av resonance, called Y*1, observed through the study of the interaction of 1.15-Bev/c K* mesons in hydrogen in the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory 15-in. bubble chamber. We now wish to report the results of the study of the three reactions [formula](1), [formula](2) and [formula](3).

Flexible Monte Carlo programs FMC-N and FMC-G (GE-ANPD Programs 516 and 515) are digital computer programs which apply Monte Carlo methods to simulate neutron and gamma ray life histories, respectively, in a source-shield configuration. The programs were designed for flexlbility in the geometrical, material, nuclear, and source descriptions of source-shield configurations and variance reduction techniques. The programs were also designed to optimize the use of fast memory and to provide complete freedom in the dimensions of the various input quantities. The programs are coded for an IBM-704 computer with a fast memory capacity of 32,768 storage locations and eight magnetic tape units, and for an IBM7090 computer wlth a fast memory capacity of 32,768 storage locations and ten magnetic tape unlts on two date channels. No magnetic drum storage is necessary for either computer. (auth)

Abstract: "Experimental investigation of aerosol particle capture by evaporating and condensing water drops has shown that capture is a function of the rate of water drop growth and aerosol particle diameter. Capture was found to be proportional to the rate of water vapor condensation and inversely proportional to aerosol particle diameter. The influence of water vapor gradient and particle size on aerosol particle capture during evaporation is insignificant. The experimental results are explained on the basis of particle penetration through the boundary layer of a water drop. An analysis of previous research on radioactivity of dry particulate matter in an urban atmosphere is included."

Report describing the design, feasibility, and economic concerns of a small-scale reprocessing plant.

Report discussing variations in comparative tests of portland cements that could lead to the rejection of a material fully conforming to specification requirements, or the acceptance of a material with undesirable chemical or physical properties. Many of the causes for variation in chemical analyses and physical test results are listed in this discussion, and remedies for some of the more frequently encountered deficiencies in apparatus and methods are suggested.

Editor please delete 26456.<><DSN>16:026457<ABS>Work done in the P122 reactor control actuator area is summarized. Actuators were required to radially position the absorber blades in the core of the reactor. The P122C1 was a subsonic power plant and temperatures were low enough to permit the use of hydraulics in the actuator area. The program was reoriented and the power plant designated P122C3 which was a supersonic version of the folded flow power plant. The ambient temperature at maximum power was high enough to require pneumatic actuation of the control blades. The program was reoriented after two design iterations of the subsonic power plant. A test model of the actuating equipment and the entire linkage assembly was on hand and completed when the program was cancelled. The linkage was being redesigned for the supersonic application and special bearings were ordered for fabrication into the lower temperature rig. The actual mechanical concepts of the pneumatic actuator were under study when the program was cancelled. (auth)

This report provides data for the proposed HAPO H-1 Loop irradiation testing.

Since it is now possible to obtain a heat-treated U core that is randomly oriented and has a finer average grain size, it is necessary to irradiate measured, transformed fuel cores over the full range of grain sizes, in order to compare relative dimensional stabilities. An improved ultrasonic tester, Fuel Core Tester-UT-2, is used to test all fuel cores.

References to the data and a brief resume of the methods used in generating cross sections stored on magnetic tapes in fine energy detail are given. The data are used directly in bare, homogeneous reactor slowing-down calculations or can be processed to provide multi-group of multi-level cross sections in coarser energy detail for other machine programs. Cross sections for 33 elements or isotopes, the U/35 prompt and total fission spectra, and the Be(n,2n) transfer cross sections are currently available. (auth)

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A test on the Shippingport PWR was described, whose purposes were to determine if sufficient reactivity was present in the core to override a peak xenon transient, and to obtain data for rod worth calculations. Equilibrium xenon was established at 60 Mw net electrical output for approximately 35 hours prior to shutdown. The flux was then reduced to approximately 100 mu mu a. The reactor was maintained critical by withdrawing or inserting rods as necessary. Startup rates were measured by a mu mu ammeter. The xenon transient was followed in this manner for 60 hours. Override of peak xenon occurred 8 hr 50 min after shutdown. (auth)

"The formulation of field theories by means of Wightman functions is studied. It is shown that, given two field theories that satisfy all the axioms, one can construct a family of Wightmsn fields with the same properties by a process of superposition of Wightman functions. The condition of unitarity is formulated without reference to asymptotic conditions, and it is proved that the Wightman fields constructed by the superposition process (starting with "unitary" fields) fail to preserve unitarity."

Neutron losses to Pa/sup 2//sup 3//sup 3/ in the blanket of the AHBR were computed and compared for two cases: (1) concentration of Pa/sup 2//sup 3// sup 3/ is maintained uniform by continuous mixing, and (2) batches of fertile material are shifted periodically from high- to low-flux regions of blanket. It was found that, if the fertile material is cycled through three radial positions in three days, the loss of neutrons to Pa/sup 2//sup 3//sup 3/ is no more than one per cent greater than if it is mixed continuously. (auth)

This report contains an analysis of PCCF tube flow and Panellit pressure relations at DR reactor. Supply curves are presented at front header pressures from 480 to 600 psig using cold water and the standard 0.236 inch orifice with taper down stream and the pigtail valve (plug or ball) open. Demand curves are presented for slug column lengths of 200 inches to 400 inches using 1.44 inch O.D. solid poison pieces (either Al or Pb-Cd) and cold water with a rear header pressure of 50 psig. Figure 1 is a graph of Panellit pressure vs. flow with the above supply and demand curves and clearly shows the effect of front header pressure and charge length on flow.

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, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether a minor who has not been domiciled in Texas for a period of one year may be admitted to a special school operated by the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools upon application of his guardian who has resided and been domiciled in Texas for more than a year?

Recently a T = 1 resonance in the {Lambda}{pi} system called Y*{sub 1} has been observed with a mass of 1385 Mev. Two types of resonances have been predicted that might relate this observation to other elementary-particle interactions: (1) P 3/2 resonances in the {Lambda}{pi} and {Sigma}{pi} systems predicted by global symmetry corresponding to the (3/2, 3/2) resonance of the {pi}N system; (2) a spin-1/2 Y-{pi} resonance resulting from a bound state in the KN system. The position and width of the observed Y*{sub 1} resonance agree with both theories, but since the spin and parity have not yet been determined, it is impossible at present to distinguish between the two theoretical interpretations.

Incremental couples at 10% intervals across the U-Nb binary system were prepared and diffused. Irradiation damage of nickel single crystals bombarded with 3-Mev electrons from a Van de Graaff generator were studied by Kossel line techniques. It was concluded that most defects anneal out below room temperature and all anneal out below 400 deg C. The cold-rolled texture of tantaium is described by (200) and (110) pole figures. This texture may be approximated by the ideal orientations, {112} <011>, {100{ <011>, and {111} <112>. The directionality of Young's modulus, yield strength, and tensile strengih of tantalum is also presented. The effects of thermal gradients on the transformation kinetics and diffusion in U--10 wt.% Mo were investigated. The alloy U(Fe,Mn) was found to be paramagnetic from 480 to 10 deg K. The remanent magnetization of hematite along particular directions in the (111) plane and along the STA111! direction of a rectangular prism was measured during a complete cycle of temperature chsnge between 488 and 77 deg K. The remanent-temperature relationship snd the thermal hysteresis effect were also measured. The concept of space filling was developed for presenting geometrical relationships of different crystal structures. The structure of the pseudo-binary system ReTi/sub 2/--TiSi/sub …

Tables are given for revised constants in the optimization model for charge-discharge rates, tube replacement rate, non-power-exposure- associated loss (EMISC), hours lost per rupture, and ruptured slug removal time in the reactors B, C, D, DR, F, H, KE, and KW.

Recently a T=1 resonance in the [Alpha w] system called [Y*1] has been observed with a mass of 1385 Mev. Two types of resonances have been predicted that might relate this observation to other elementary-particle interactions: (1) P 3/2 resonances in the Alpha w and Sigma w systems predicted by global symmetry corresponding to the (3/2, 3/2) resonance of the wN system, (2) a spin-1/2 Y-w resonance resulting from a bound state in the KN system. The position and width of the observed [Y*1] resonance agree with both theories but since the spin and parity have not yet been determined, it is impossible at present to distinguish between the two theoretical interpretations.

Irradiation of a third thermocouple train with a thermocouple element of the same design as used on the previous two trains, but with different train design and heater elements, is authorized to an exposure no greater than 1000 MWD/T. A third decontamination of KER-1 is also authorized.