Metal waste forms from treatment of EBR-II spent fuel. (open access)

Metal waste forms from treatment of EBR-II spent fuel.

Demonstration of Argonne National Laboratory's electrometallurgical treatment of spent nuclear fuel is currently being conducted on irradiated, metallic driver fuel and blanket fuel elements from the Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR-II) in Idaho. The residual metallic material from the electrometallurgical treatment process is consolidated into an ingot, the metal waste form (MWF), by employing an induction furnace in a hot cell. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and chemical analyses have been performed on irradiated cladding hulls from the driver fuel, and on samples from the alloy ingots. This paper presents the microstructures of the radioactive ingots and compares them with observations on simulated waste forms prepared using non-irradiated material. These simulated waste forms have the baseline composition of stainless steel - 15 wt % zirconium (SS-15Zr). Additions of noble metal elements, which serve as surrogates for fission products, and actinides are made to that baseline composition. The partitioning of noble metal and actinide elements into alloy phases and the role of zirconium for incorporating these elements is discussed in this paper.
Date: May 18, 1998
Creator: Abraham, D. P.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
MODEL 9977 B(M)F-96 SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT FOR PACKAGING (open access)

MODEL 9977 B(M)F-96 SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT FOR PACKAGING

This Safety Analysis Report for Packaging (SARP) documents the analysis and testing performed on and for the 9977 Shipping Package, referred to as the General Purpose Fissile Package (GPFP). The performance evaluation presented in this SARP documents the compliance of the 9977 package with the regulatory safety requirements for Type B packages. Per 10 CFR 71.59, for the 9977 packages evaluated in this SARP, the value of ''N'' is 50, and the Transport Index based on nuclear criticality control is 1.0. The 9977 package is designed with a high degree of single containment. The 9977 complies with 10 CFR 71 (2002), Department of Energy (DOE) Order 460.1B, DOE Order 460.2, and 10 CFR 20 (2003) for As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles. The 9977 also satisfies the requirements of the Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material--1996 Edition (Revised)--Requirements. IAEA Safety Standards, Safety Series No. TS-R-1 (ST-1, Rev.), International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria (2000). The 9977 package is designed, analyzed and fabricated in accordance with Section III of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code, 1992 edition.
Date: May 18, 2006
Creator: Abramczyk, G; Paul Blanton, P & Kurt Eberl, K
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Electroweak physics: search for zz and zw production in p anti-p collisions at s**(1/2) = 1.96 tev (open access)

Electroweak physics: search for zz and zw production in p anti-p collisions at s**(1/2) = 1.96 tev

We present a search for ZZ and ZW vector boson pair production in p{bar p} collisions at {radical}s = 1.96 TeV using the leptonic decay channels ZZ {yields} llvv, ZZ {yields} lll'l' and ZW {yields} lll'v. In a data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 194 pb{sup -1} collected with the Collider Detector at Fermilab, 3 candidate events are found with an expected background of 1.0 {+-} 0.2 events. We set a 95% confidence level upper limit of 15.2 pb on the cross section for ZZ plus ZW production, compared to the standard model prediction of 5.0 {+-} 0.4 pb.
Date: May 18, 2005
Creator: Acosta, D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Middle East Elections 2009: Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq (open access)

Middle East Elections 2009: Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq

This report provides an overview of the election contests in Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq, including possible outcomes and implications for U.S. policy. The strategic influence of Iran in the Middle East, the stability of Iraq, and the ongoing war in Afghanistan are at the forefront of U.S. policy and Congressional interest in the region.
Date: May 18, 2009
Creator: Addis, Casey L. & Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Role of Oxygen in Solid State Polymerization. [Part] 1. Acrylamide and Its Solid Solutions (open access)

The Role of Oxygen in Solid State Polymerization. [Part] 1. Acrylamide and Its Solid Solutions

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Date: May 18, 1965
Creator: Adler, G.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Microchannel Cooled Edge Cladding to Establish an Adiabatic Boundary Condition in a Slab Laser (open access)

Microchannel Cooled Edge Cladding to Establish an Adiabatic Boundary Condition in a Slab Laser

The present invention provides an edge cladding for a slab laser, the edge cladding comprising a cooling channel system therein.
Date: May 18, 2004
Creator: Albrecht, Georg F.; Beach, Raymond J. & Solarz, Richard W.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tune Evaluation From Phased BPM Turn-By-Turn Data (open access)

Tune Evaluation From Phased BPM Turn-By-Turn Data

In fast ramping synchrotrons like the Fermilab Booster the conventional methods of betatron tune evaluation from the turn-by-turn data may not work due to rapid changes of the tunes (sometimes in a course of a few dozens of turns) and a high level of noise. We propose a technique based on phasing of signals from a large number of BPMs which significantly increases the signal to noise ratio. Implementation of the method in the Fermilab Booster control system is described and some measurement results are presented.
Date: May 18, 2010
Creator: Alexahin, Y.; Gianfelice-Wendt, E. & Marsh, W.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Vehicle-Wheel (open access)

Vehicle-Wheel

Patent for improvements in tires, specifically a system that assists with weight distribution and adjustments to road surface conditions.
Date: May 18, 1920
Creator: Allan, William N.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle-Wheel (open access)

Vehicle-Wheel

Patent for a Vehicle-Wheel. This patent is an improvement over the other patents that this inventor submitted before. It will improve and strengthen the wheel by replacing rivets and bots, and instead use clips and springs.
Date: May 18, 1920
Creator: Allen, William N.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interim report No. 1, RT 105-577-A: Irradiation of solid and cored hot pressed fuel elements (open access)

Interim report No. 1, RT 105-577-A: Irradiation of solid and cored hot pressed fuel elements

In order to evaluate the performance of uranium slugs canned by the hot press method, several tubes of this metal were charged at C Pile and scheduled for irradiation until a specified number of ruptures had occurred. At the present time, all scheduled ruptures of hot-pressed slugs have been obtained. This report summarizes the irradiation experience under this test and the results obtained to the present time, and presents conclusions which are drawn from this experience.
Date: May 18, 1955
Creator: Anderson, J. K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Vocational Education: Legislation to Reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (open access)

Vocational Education: Legislation to Reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act

This report presents background on the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act, rovides a funding history of the Act, and tracks and analyzes legislation during the 105th Congress to revise and reauthorize the Perkins Act.
Date: May 18, 1998
Creator: Apling, Richard N.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Vocational Education: Legislation to Reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (open access)

Vocational Education: Legislation to Reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act

This report presents background on the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act, provides a funding history of the Act, and tracks and analyzes legislation during the 105 Congress to revise and reauthorize the Perkins Act. Specifically the report th examines H.R. 1853 as passed by the House and H.R. 1385 as passed by the Senate. Key issues include whether and how to change state and substate formulas; what percentage of funds to reserve for statewide activities and administration; and how best to ensure services for “special populations,” such as students with disabilities. The report will be updated as legislative action warrants.
Date: May 18, 1998
Creator: Apling, Richard N.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Questions and Answers (open access)

The European Union: Questions and Answers

This report provides a brief overview of the European Union (EU), an economic and political partnership between 27 sovereign member states. The report describes the formation of the EU, the three main institutions of the EU, and the EU's relationship with the United States.
Date: May 18, 2009
Creator: Archick, Kristin & Mix, Derek E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues (open access)

International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues

This report provides background on ICC investigations in Africa and gives an overview of cases currently before the Court. The report also examines issues raised by the ICC's actions in Africa, including the ICC's possible role in deterring future abuses and the potential impact of international criminal prosecutions on peace processes, ongoing in many countries on the continent.
Date: May 18, 2009
Creator: Arieff, Alexis & Margesson, Rhoda
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Project W-320, tank 241-C-106 sluicing acceptance for beneficial use (open access)

Project W-320, tank 241-C-106 sluicing acceptance for beneficial use

The purpose of this document is to identify the Project W-320 Chiller Documentation required to be turned over from the Projects Organization to Tank Farm Operations as part of the acceptance of the new equipment for beneficial use.
Date: May 18, 1999
Creator: BAILEY, J.W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Retained gas inventory comparison (open access)

Retained gas inventory comparison

Gas volume data derived from four different analytical methods were collected and analyzed for comparison to volumes originally used in the technical basis for the Basis for Interim Operations (BIO). The original volumes came from Hodgson (1996) listed in the reference section of this document. Hodgson (1996) screened all 177 single and double-shell tanks for the presence of trapped gas in waste via two analytical methods: Surface Level Rise (SLR), and Barometric Pressure Effect (BPE). More recent gas volume projections have been calculated using different analytical techniques along with updates to the parameters used as input to the SLR and BPE models. Gas volumes derived from new analytical instruments include those as measured by the Void Fraction Instrument (VFI) and Retained Gas Sampler (RGS). The results of this comparison demonstrate that the original retained gas volumes of Hodgson (1996) used as a technical basis in developing the BIO were conservative, and were conservative from a safety analysis standpoint. These results represent only comparisons to the original reported volumes using the limited set of newly acquired data that is available.
Date: May 18, 1999
Creator: BARTON, W.B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
1997 Annual cathodic protection survey report for PFP (open access)

1997 Annual cathodic protection survey report for PFP

This report is the first annual cathodic protection report for PFP. The report documents annual polarization , voltage, amperage, and continuity survey data from 1994 to 1997.
Date: May 18, 1999
Creator: BOWMAN, T.J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
1997 Annual cathodic protection survey report for the 242-A evaporator (open access)

1997 Annual cathodic protection survey report for the 242-A evaporator

This report is the first annual cathodic protection report for the 242-A evaporator. The report documents annual polarization survey data and bimonthly rectifier inspection data from 1994 to 1997.
Date: May 18, 1999
Creator: BOWMAN, T.J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Double-shell tank emergency pumping guide (open access)

Double-shell tank emergency pumping guide

This Double-Shell Tank Emergency Pumping Guide provides the preplanning necessary to expeditiously remove any waste that may leak from the primary tank to the secondary tank for Hanfords 28 DSTs. The strategy is described, applicable emergency procedures are referenced, and transfer routes and pumping equipment for each tank are identified.
Date: May 18, 1999
Creator: BROWN, M.H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cotton-Picking Glove. (open access)

Cotton-Picking Glove.

Patent for a cotton picking glove, which allows full movement of the fingers and has easily replaceable tips.
Date: May 18, 1909
Creator: Baggett, Neil J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Parental Notification for Family Planning Services: Title X Regulations (open access)

Parental Notification for Family Planning Services: Title X Regulations

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Date: May 18, 1983
Creator: Bailey, Susan
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Wagon Break (open access)

Wagon Break

Patent for improvements in wagon-breaks, with the object of providing simple, effective, and durable means by which the breaks may be applied by either foot or hand power (lines 8-12). Additionally, provides "improved means for altering the power of the breaks" (lines 18-19).
Date: September 18, 1888
Creator: Baker, Owen T.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The National Forest System Roadless Areas Initiative (open access)

The National Forest System Roadless Areas Initiative

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Date: May 18, 2001
Creator: Baldwin, Pamela
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Waste Tank Heels and Heel Simulants (open access)

Waste Tank Heels and Heel Simulants

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Date: May 18, 2009
Creator: Barton, W. B.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library