Shielding Reactor Corrosion Studies (open access)

Shielding Reactor Corrosion Studies

Technical report outlining the investigation of corrosion on MTR type fuel elements for the Shielding Reactor in filtered water. Report includes two basic types of protection: element pretreatment by either anodizing or alodizing, and solution control using nitric acid to maintain a pH of 5.5 to 6.5 or the addition of 60 ppm sodium chromate as an inhibitor. [From Abstract]
Date: July 9, 1951
Creator: Olsen, Arnold R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Progress Report on Gamma-Ray Logging Activities (open access)

Progress Report on Gamma-Ray Logging Activities

Abstract: An evaluation is made of radioactivity logging as applied to exploration drilling on the Colorado Plateau. The compilation of data gives a preliminary insight into the possibilities of the technique being applied.
Date: July 9, 1951
Creator: Comstock, Sherman S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Reconnaissance for Uranium in Spain (1955-1957) (open access)

Reconnaissance for Uranium in Spain (1955-1957)

Discussing a joint field reconnaissance undertaken for uranium in Spain
Date: July 9, 1959
Creator: Keys, W. S. & Henderson, James G.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Modified Simpson Methane Flow Proportional Alpha Counter and Fission Counter (open access)

Modified Simpson Methane Flow Proportional Alpha Counter and Fission Counter

Abstract: This technical report consists of series of drawings of the instrument with the following explanation. The modification of the Simpson Methane flow proportional counter consists of a means for inserting and replacing samples into the chamber through an air-lock device which avoids the introduction of even a small quantity of air into the active volume of the chamber. This is accompanied by sweeping out the small volume of the air-lock containing the sample with methane gas before the sample is introduced into the chamber -- this sweeping out requiring only a few seconds. The mechanical construction is somewhat simplified over that employed in the Simpson counter design, although the electrical and counting characteristics are essentially duplicates of those employed in the Simpson version. Voltage plateaus about 400 volts long, flat within 1% per 100 volts are obtained with the counter, with the operating point at about 2500 volts for methane at one atmosphere pressure. A plateau extending over a range of about 40% variation in amplification factor is obtained. Standard samples have been checked to standard deviation of +/-0.3% over a period of one year. The counter is rather gas-tight and is ready for use within about ten minutes …
Date: July 9, 1947
Creator: Freedman, M. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Joint Design for Making Root Pass Welds without Filler Material (open access)

Joint Design for Making Root Pass Welds without Filler Material

Investigation to evaluate some of the designs, techniques, and methods for fabrication of a root pass.
Date: July 9, 1956
Creator: Lemon, L. C. & Smith, W. R.
System: The UNT Digital Library