105 K East isolation barrier acceptance analysis report (open access)

105 K East isolation barrier acceptance analysis report

The objective of this document is to report and interpret the findings of the isolation barrier acceptance tests performed in 105KE/100K. The tests were performed in accordance with the test plan (McCracken 1995c) and acceptance test procedure (McCracken 1995a). The test report (McCracken 1995b) contains the test data. This document compares the test data (McCracken 1995b) against the criteria (McCracken 1995a, c). A discussion of the leak rate analytical characterization (Irwin 1995) describes how the flow characteristics and the flow rate will be determined using the test data from the test report (McCracken 1995b). The barriers must adequately control the leakage from the main basin to the discharge chute to less than the 1,500 gph (5,680 lph) Safety Analysis Report (SAR 1994) limit.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: McCracken, K. J. & Irwin, J. J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Co-firing high sulfur coal with refuse derived fuels. Progress report No. 3, [April--June 1995] (open access)

Co-firing high sulfur coal with refuse derived fuels. Progress report No. 3, [April--June 1995]

The Thermogravimetric Analyzer-Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer-Mass Spectrometer (TG-FTIR-MS) system was used to identify molecular chlorine, along with HCl, CO, CO{sub 2}, H{sub 2}O, and various hydrocarbons in the gaseous products of the combustion of PVC resin in air. This is a significant finding that will lead us to examine this combustion step further to look for the formation of chlorinated organic compounds. The combination of TG-FTIR and TG-MS offers complementary techniques for the detection and identification of combustion products from coals PVC, cellulose, shredded newspaper, and various blends of these materials. The pilot atmospheric fluidized bed combustor (AFBC) at Western Kentucky University has been tested. The main purpose of these preliminary AFBC runs were to determine the compatibility of coal and pelletized wood in blends and to explore the effects of flue/air ratio. Our objective is to conduct AFBC burns with 90 percent sulfur capture and more then 96% combustion efficiency.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Pan, Wei-Ping; Riley, J. T. & Lloyd, W. G.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
CSER 95-005: PFP vertical denitration calciner (open access)

CSER 95-005: PFP vertical denitration calciner

The Vertical Denitrating Calciner system will stabilize certain unique solutions containing fissile salts by removing the water and nitrate ion to produce a more easily stored powder. This end is achieved by high-firing the solution in the calciner. The resultant calcine is distinguished by particles which are larger and denser than those produced by the more conventional oxalate precipitation process. This criticality safety evaluation report examines criticality safety for the denitration system, installed in glovebox 188-1 at PFP. The examination shows that, due to the incorporation of standard criticality safety design techniques, the glovebox can be maintained subcritical with minimal reliance on administrative controls. The examination also shows that, ignoring the necessary administrative controls can make a criticality possible in glovebox 188-1. Section 3.0 of this report lists the necessary administrative controls.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Geiger, J. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Double shell tanks plutonium inventory assessment (open access)

Double shell tanks plutonium inventory assessment

This report provides an evaluation that establishes plutonium inventory estimates for all DSTs based on known tank history information, the DST plutonium inventory tracking system, tank characterization measurements, tank transfer records, and estimated average concentration values for the various types of waste. These estimates use data through December 31, 1994, and give plutonium estimates as of January 1, 1995. The plutonium inventory values for the DSTs are given in Section 31. The plutonium inventory estimate is 224 kg for the DSTs and 854 kg for the SSTs for a total of 1078 kg. This value compares favorably with the total plutonium inventory value of 981 kg obtained from the total plutonium production minus plutonium recovery analysis estimates.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Tusler, L.A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The harmonization of Canadian and U.S. window programs and standards. Final report (open access)

The harmonization of Canadian and U.S. window programs and standards. Final report

The window and door industry in North America have a strong interest in harmonizing US and Canadian rating procedures and standards for predicting the thermal performance of their products. The costs and time associated with complying with the requirements in both countries are significant and could be reduced through reciprocity. The purpose of this paper is to compare the US and Canadian rating programs. Joint efforts between the US and Canada can use this information to focus on reconciling the differences and to work towards reciprocity. The following identifies the applicable procedures and standards for both countries, and summarizes the major differences in the products that are covered, the sizes that are used, the U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient calculational and test methods, air leakage measurement, prediction of annual energy use, condensation resistance methods, reporting requirements, and accreditation and certification programs. The major differences between the system s are identified and recommendations are made to achieve reciprocity. The appendix contains a paper that is a synopsis of the findings from this study.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The harmonization of Canadian and U.S. window programs and standards. Impact on U-factor and SHGC of differences in simulation styles and assumptions (open access)

The harmonization of Canadian and U.S. window programs and standards. Impact on U-factor and SHGC of differences in simulation styles and assumptions

The thermal performance of a window is currently characterized by the window`s thermal transmittance (U-factor) and its solar heat gain coefficient. The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) has established a system for rating the thermal performance of windows. the U-factor is determined through computer simulation and validated with physical tests. The solar heat gain coefficient is determined for homogeneous products through computer simulation. Test methods exist for measuring solar heat gain through more complex products, although there is currently no standard. Under the NFRC`s rating program, a window must be simulated using the Window 4.1 and Frame 3.1 computer programs. There is some debate as to how accurately these computer programs simulate actual windows. This report addresses the differences in simulation styles and assumptions and what impact these differences have on the U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient. Section 2.0 covers center-of-glass modeling, section 3.0 covers spacer modeling, section 4.0 covers frame modeling, and section 5.0 concludes by weight the relative importance of the assumptions discussed. The focus of this research is on U-factor. For a more detailed study of solar heat gain coefficients refer to Wright (1995). This report also addresses the efficacy of various techniques, such as increasing …
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Holdup Measurement System II (HMSII): Version 2.1. User`s guide and software documentation (open access)

Holdup Measurement System II (HMSII): Version 2.1. User`s guide and software documentation

The Holdup Measurement System II (HMSII) software is a database management package for doing Holdup Measurements. It is based on the generalized geometry holdup (GGH) methodology taught in the US Department of Energy Safeguards Technology Training Program, ``Nondestructive Assay of Special Nuclear Materials Holdup.`` This program was developed and taught by Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The HMSII was developed as a joint effort between LANL and the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant, managed for the US Department of Energy by Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc. The system is designed specifically for use with three types of Multichannel Analyzer (MCA): a Davidson Portable MultiChannel Analyzer (MCA); a EG&G Ortec MicroNOMAD ({mu}NOMAD); or a new Miniature Modular MultiChannel Analyzer (M{sup 3}CA) under development at LANL. It is also designed assuming a 512 channel spectrum from a low resolution (e.g., NaI) detector measuring Uranium or Plutonium. Another important hardware component of the system is a portable bar code reader (also called a DataLogger or Trakker), by Intermec Corporation. The 944X series and the JANUS 2OXX series readers are compatible models with the HMSII. The JANUS series is a bar code reader which is also a 386 compatible palmtop PC with MS-DOS 5.0 built-in. …
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Smith, S. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
National Biomedical Tracer Facility: Project definition study (open access)

National Biomedical Tracer Facility: Project definition study

The Los Alamos National Laboratory is an ideal institution and New Mexico is an ideal location for siting the National Biomedical Tracer Facility (NBTF). The essence of the Los Alamos proposal is the development of two complementary irradiation facilities that combined with our existing radiochemical processing hot cell facilities and waste handling and disposal facilities provide a low cost alternative to other proposals that seek to satisfy the objectives of the NBTF. We propose the construction of a 30 MeV cyclotron facility at the site of the radiochemical facilities, and the construction of a 100 MeV target station at LAMPF to satisfy the requirements and objectives of the NBTF. We do not require any modifications to our existing radiochemical processing hot cell facilities or our waste treatment and disposal facilities to accomplish the objectives of the NBTF. The total capital cost for the facility defined by the project definition study is $15.2 M. This cost estimate includes $9.9 M for the cyclotron and associated facility, $2.0 M for the 100 MeV target station at LAMPF, and $3.3 M for design.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Heaton, R.; Peterson, E. & Smith, P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
No-migration variance petition: Draft. Volume 4, Appendices DIF, GAS, GCR (Volume 1) (open access)

No-migration variance petition: Draft. Volume 4, Appendices DIF, GAS, GCR (Volume 1)

The Department of Energy is responsible for the disposition of transuranic (TRU) waste generated by national defense-related activities. Approximately 2.6 million cubic feet of the se waste have been generated and are stored at various facilities across the country. The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), was sited and constructed to meet stringent disposal requirements. In order to permanently dispose of TRU waste, the DOE has elected to petition the US EPA for a variance from the Land Disposal Restrictions of RCRA. This document fulfills the reporting requirements for the petition. This report is volume 4 of the petition which presents details about the transport characteristics across drum filter vents and polymer bags; gas generation reactions and rates during long-term WIPP operation; and geological characterization of the WIPP site.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Operability test procedure for the Rotary Mode Core Sampling System Exhausters 3 and 4 (open access)

Operability test procedure for the Rotary Mode Core Sampling System Exhausters 3 and 4

This document provides a procedure for performing operability testing of the Rotary Mode Core Sampling System Exhausters 3 & 4. Upon completion of testing activities an operability testing report will be issued.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: WSaldo, E.J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oxidation of Coal and Coal Pyrite Mechanisms and Influence on Surface Characteristics. Technical Progress Report (open access)

Oxidation of Coal and Coal Pyrite Mechanisms and Influence on Surface Characteristics. Technical Progress Report

The objective of this research is to develop a mechanistic understanding of the oxidation of coal and coal pyrite, and to correlate the intrinsic physical and chemical properties of these minerals, along with changes resulting from oxidation, with those surface properties that influence the behavior in physical cleaning processes. Work during the nineteenth quarter has concluded studies of the surface functional groups produced on coal by severe thermal and chemical oxidation, and on investigating the partition of metal ions between such strongly oxidized coal samples and aqueous solutions. This partitioning behavior was being followed to obtain further information on the chemistry of the coal surfaces after different oxidation treatments. Adsorption isotherms for the uptake of Cd{sup 2+} on coal oxidized by different methods were obtained, and these and the Cu{sup 2+} adsorption isotherms reported in the last report have been scrutinized, and interpreted more exhaustively. The apparent discrepancies noted in the last report for the analysis of surface functional groups have been investigated further. The adsorption behavior has been related to the surface chemistry of Upper Freeport coal oxidized by different methods.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Doyle, F. M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
PFP supply fan motor starters (open access)

PFP supply fan motor starters

The Plutonium Finishing Plant (PFP) is currently stabilizing about 25 kg of Pu sludge; upon completion of this task, PFP will be maintained in a safe standby condition to await decision from the PFP NEPA review. It can take about 10 years to initiate and complete terminal cleanout after this; the facility will then be decommissioned and decontaminated. The 234-5Z ventilation system must continue to operate until terminal cleanout. Part of the ventilation system is the seismic fan shutdown system which shuts down the ventilation supply fans in case of strong earthquake. This document presents criteria for installing solid state, reduced voltage motor starters and isolation contactors for the 8 main ventilation supply fans. The isolation contactors will shutdown the supply fans in event of earthquake.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Keck, R. D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Pulsed Atmospheric Fluidized Bed Combustion. Technical Progress Report, January 1995--April 1995 (open access)

Pulsed Atmospheric Fluidized Bed Combustion. Technical Progress Report, January 1995--April 1995

Progress is reported on the design of a pulsed fluidized bed combustor and component, fabrication, and construction site activities.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site Ecological Monitoring Program 1995 annual report (open access)

Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site Ecological Monitoring Program 1995 annual report

The Ecological Monitoring Program (ECMP) was established at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site (Site) in September 1992. At that time, EcMP staff developed a Program Plan that was peer-reviewed by scientists from western universities before submittal to DOE RFFO in January 1993. The intent of the program is to measure several quantitative variables at different ecological scales in order to characterize the Rocky Flats ecosystem. This information is necessary to document ecological conditions at the Site in impacted and nonimpacted areas to determine if Site practices have had ecological impacts, either positive or negative. This information can be used by managers interested in future use scenarios and CERCLA activities. Others interested in impact analysis may also find the information useful. In addition, these measurements are entered into a database which will serve as a long-term information repository that will document long-term trends and potential future changes to the Site, both natural and anthropogenic.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Short contact time direct coal liquefaction using a novel batch reactor. Quarterly progress report, January 1--May 15, 1995 (open access)

Short contact time direct coal liquefaction using a novel batch reactor. Quarterly progress report, January 1--May 15, 1995

The objective of this research is to optimize the design and operation of the bench scale batch reactor for coal liquefaction at short contact times (0.01 to 10 minutes or longer). Additional objectives are to study the kinetics of direct coal liquefaction particularly at short reaction times, and to investigate the role of the organic oxygen components of coal and their reaction pathways during liquefaction. Experimental progress is reported for uncatalyzed liquefactions, catalyzed liquefactions, liquefaction in the presence of solvents other than tetralin, and kinetics of gas formation during coal liquefaction. Analytical methods were developed for the determination of the boiling range of coal liquids by thermogravimetric analysis and the determination of phenolic hydroxyl in coal, coal liquids, and coal residues.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Klein, M. T. & Calkins, W. H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Solar variability observed through changes in solar limb-darkening function and mean diameter. Final report, February 1, 1987--August 31, 1993 (open access)

Solar variability observed through changes in solar limb-darkening function and mean diameter. Final report, February 1, 1987--August 31, 1993

The advantages of a dedicated, ground-based observatory over measurements from spacecraft are its relative adaptability, ease of maintenance, and low cost. However, groundbased observations must contend with problems introduced by observing through the Ear-th`s atmosphere and by changes in the long-term stability of the observing instrument. Both of these problems have been addressed at SCLERA and currently pose no limitation of solar diameter measurements at the parts-per-n-tillion level. The atmospheric problems of seeing and differential refraction are managed by separate procedures. For the former, a technique is used for the definition of the edge of a solar limb which exhibits a greatly reduced sensitivity to atmospheric seeing (Hill, Stebbins, and Oleson 1975). For the latter, diameters measured at several solar latitudes are used to yield a solar oblateness and diameter with reduced sensitivity to differential refraction. Differential radius measurements are used to detect changes in the solar limb-darkening function with a reduced sensitivity to differential refraction. The long-term stability of the telescope is monitored with an interferometric technique which is itself stable over long periods of time. Exploration of information contained in the global oscillations of the Sun is the basis of solar seismology programs. Such exploration permits the examination …
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Hill, H.A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Solid waste handling (open access)

Solid waste handling

This study presents estimates of the solid radioactive waste quantities that will be generated in the Separations, Low-Level Waste Vitrification and High-Level Waste Vitrification facilities, collectively called the Tank Waste Remediation System Treatment Complex, over the life of these facilities. This study then considers previous estimates from other 200 Area generators and compares alternative methods of handling (segregation, packaging, assaying, shipping, etc.).
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Parazin, R. J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Site Environmental Report for calendar year 1994 (open access)

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Site Environmental Report for calendar year 1994

The purpose of this Site Environmental Report (SER) is to characterize site environmental management performance, confirm compliance with environmental standards and requirements, and highlight significant programs and efforts. The SER, provided annually in accordance with Department of Energy DOE Order 5400.1, serves the public by summarizing monitoring data collected to assess how the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) impacts the environment. This report (SER) provides a balanced synopsis of non-radiological monitoring and regulatory compliance data and affirms that the SPR has been operating within acceptable regulatory limits. Included in this report is a description of each site`s environment, an overview of the SPR environmental program, and a recapitulation of special environmental activities and events associated with each SPR site during 1994. Two of these highlights include decommissioning of the Weeks Island facility (disposition of 73 million barrels of crude oil inventory) as well as the degasification of up to 144 million barrels of crude oil inventory at the Bayou Choctaw, Big Hill, Bryan Mound, and West Hackberry facilities. The decision to decommission the Weeks Island facility is a result of diminishing mine integrity from ground water intrusion. Degasifying the crude oil is required to reduce potentially harmful emissions that would occur …
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Summary report of incineration plenum fire: Building 771, July 2, 1980 (open access)

Summary report of incineration plenum fire: Building 771, July 2, 1980

At about 1100 on July 2, 1980, a temperature rise above normal was recorded on charts monitoring operation of the incinerator in Room 149, Building 771. The plenum overheat alarm sounded at 1215, emergency actions initiated, and the fire was extinguished and mop-up began at about 1300. Investigation determined that the fire in the plenum was caused by a heat rise in the system, a deteriorated bypass valve on the No. 3 heat exchanger (KOH scrubber), nitration of the urethane seal on the HEPA filter media to the filter frame, and accumulation of metallic fines on the filter media. It was concluded that the management system responded properly, except for the ring- down system to activate the Emergency Operations Center.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Fretthold, J.K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tank 241-B-103 vapor sampling and analysis tank characterization report (open access)

Tank 241-B-103 vapor sampling and analysis tank characterization report

This report presents the details of the Hanford waste tank characterization study for tank 241-B-103. The drivers and objectives of the headspace vapor sampling and analysis were in accordance with procedure that were presented in other reports. The vapor and headspace gas samples were collected and analyzed to determine the potential risks to tank farm workers due to fugitive emissions from the tank.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Huckaby, J. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tank 241-BX-104 vapor sampling and analysis tank characterization report (open access)

Tank 241-BX-104 vapor sampling and analysis tank characterization report

This report presents the details of the Hanford waste tank characterization study for tank 241-BX-104. The drivers and objectives of the headspace vapor sampling and analysis were in accordance with procedure that were presented in other reports. The vapor and headspace gas samples were collected and analyzed to determine the potential risks to tank farm workers due to fugitive emissions from the tank.
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Huckaby, J. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tank 241-BY-104 vapor sampling and analysis tank characterization report. Revision 1 (open access)

Tank 241-BY-104 vapor sampling and analysis tank characterization report. Revision 1

Tank 241-BY-104 headspace gas and vapor samples were collected and analyzed to help determine the potential risks to tank farm workers due to fugitive emissions from the tank. The drivers and objectives of waste tank headspace sampling and analysis are discussed in {open_quotes}Program Plan for the Resolution of Tank Vapor Issues.{close_quotes} Tank 241-BY-104 was vapor sampled in accordance with {open_quotes}Data Quality Objectives for Generic In-Tank Health and Safety Issue Resolution.{close_quotes}
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Huckaby, J. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tank 241-BY-105 vapor sampling and analysis tank characterization report. Revision 1 (open access)

Tank 241-BY-105 vapor sampling and analysis tank characterization report. Revision 1

Tank 241-BY-105 headspace gas and vapor samples were collected and analyzed to help determine the potential risks to tank farm workers due to fugitive emissions from the tank. The drivers and objectives of waste tank headspace sampling and analysis are discussed in {open_quotes}Program Plan for the Resolution of Tank Vapor Issues.{close_quotes} Tank 241-BY-105 was vapor sampled in accordance with {open_quotes}Data Quality Objectives for Generic In-Tank Health and Safety Issue Resolution.{close_quotes}
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Huckaby, J. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tank 241-BY-106 vapor sampling and analysis tank characterization report. Revision 1 (open access)

Tank 241-BY-106 vapor sampling and analysis tank characterization report. Revision 1

Tank 241-BY-106 headspace gas and vapor samples were collected and analyzed to help determine the potential risks to tank farm workers due to fugitive emissions from the tank. The drivers and objectives of waste tank headspace sampling and analysis are discussed in {open_quotes}Program Plan for the Resolution of Tank Vapor Issues.{close_quotes} Tank 241-BY-106 was vapor sampled in accordance with {open_quotes}Data Quality Objectives for Generic In-Tank Health and Safety Issue Resolution.{close_quotes}
Date: May 31, 1995
Creator: Huckaby, J. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library