Progress Report Pebble Bed Reactor Program: June 1, 1959-October 31, 1960 (open access)

Progress Report Pebble Bed Reactor Program: June 1, 1959-October 31, 1960

From abstract: This report describes analytical and development work in connection with the Pebble Bed Reactor concept. The principle involved in the reactor is the heating of graphite pebbles by the fission of contained uranium and transfer of the heat generated to helium which is circulated through the permeable bed.
Date: July 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Study of Remote Military Power Applications: Byrd Station Antarctica (open access)

Study of Remote Military Power Applications: Byrd Station Antarctica

From introduction: In the report will be found a description of a proposed 800 kw nuclear power plant together with concept drawings, construction cost estimate, design and construction schedule, and operating, maintenance and fuel costs.
Date: July 1960
Creator: Henry J. Kaiser Company
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Study of Remote Military Power Applications: Report 7, Super Sage Rocky Mountains Area (open access)

Study of Remote Military Power Applications: Report 7, Super Sage Rocky Mountains Area

From introduction: The study is essentially an economic evaluation of the construction and operation of nuclear power plants at several designated military installations where increased power generating capabilities of 5 to 40 mwe may be required by the Government during the period 1963 through 1970.
Date: July 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Terminal Report on the Radiolanthanum Laboratory (open access)

Terminal Report on the Radiolanthanum Laboratory

"The purpose of this present document is twofold: (1) To acquaint the reader with the planning of the radiochemical laboratory designed for the analytical control of the Radio-lanthanum Process. (2) To define the terminal status of the design of this laboratory and its equipment."
Date: July 21, 1950
Creator: Figenshau, J. K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Grain Refinement of the As-Cast Uranium-5 w/o Chromium Alloy by Ternary Additions (open access)

Grain Refinement of the As-Cast Uranium-5 w/o Chromium Alloy by Ternary Additions

Abstract: "Refinement of grain size of the base uranium-chromium eutectic alloy (uranium-5 w/o chromium) by ternary additions is discussed. Thirteen additions to the base alloy were investigated, and three additions were found to exhibit worthwhile grain-refinement tendencies. The three alloys, uranium-5 w/o chromium-0.2 w.o molybdenum, uranium-5 w/o chromium-0.2 w/o germanium, and uranium-5 w/o chromium-0.2 w/o niobium, were heat treated to produce final grain-size structures of between 0.015 and 0.033 mm."
Date: July 5, 1955
Creator: Saller, Henry A.; Dickerson, Ronald F.; Murr, William E. & Bauer, Arthur A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Further Studies on Large-Batch Melting of Uranium (open access)

Further Studies on Large-Batch Melting of Uranium

The following report focuses on an investigation made to determine if vacuum melting was an absolutely necessary step in the metallurgical process of melting and casting uranium.
Date: July 11, 1955
Creator: Rengstorff, George W. & Lownie, Harold W., Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
A New Anionic Solvent Extraction Technique (open access)

A New Anionic Solvent Extraction Technique

From abstract: "The extraction of acids with long-chain amines is described. Preliminary results on the extraction of the amine salts of polonium, plutonium and uranium are given."
Date: July 17, 1952
Creator: Moore, F. L.; Kelley, M. T. & Susano, C. D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Effect of Gaps on Pile Reactivity (open access)

The Effect of Gaps on Pile Reactivity

From abstract: "The variation of the reactivity of a pile as a function of width of a transverse gap is obtained. The method involves first finding the boundary condition satisfied by the flux at the gap face. This, in principle, provides enough information for a complete solution of the pile equations. A method for calculating the reactivity change is presented. The calculated reactivity is compared with experiment and a brief discussion of the validity of the approximations is given."
Date: July 14, 1952
Creator: Tamor, S. & Ergen, W. K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Continuous Fission Product Separation Process; I. Removal of the Rare Earths (Lanthanum Cerium, Praseodymium, and Neodymium) From a Typical Liquid Bismuth-Uranium Reactor Fuel by Contact with Fused LiCl-KCl Mixtures (open access)

A Continuous Fission Product Separation Process; I. Removal of the Rare Earths (Lanthanum Cerium, Praseodymium, and Neodymium) From a Typical Liquid Bismuth-Uranium Reactor Fuel by Contact with Fused LiCl-KCl Mixtures

Technical report investigating the distribution of rare earth elements between a liquid bismuth-uranium solution and fused KCI-LiCi mixtures. Report warrants further research on the liquid bismuth-uranium-fused salt system due to the benefit of continuous fission removal processes.
Date: July 1, 1951
Creator: Bareis, D. W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Solvent Extraction Method for Neptunium (237) Analysis (open access)

A Solvent Extraction Method for Neptunium (237) Analysis

Technical report describing a rapid and quantitative radiochemical method for the analysis of neptunium (237). This method is based on the extraction of neptunium (IV) with thenoyl-trifluoracetone in xylene. Neptunium (237) is separated free from other alpha emitters and from non-radioactive interferences, and the method may be readily adapted to remote control. [From Abstract]
Date: July 10, 1951
Creator: Moore, Fletcher L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
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.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analysis of Bulk Shielding Facility Neutron Dosimeter Data (open access)

Analysis of Bulk Shielding Facility Neutron Dosimeter Data

Technical report calculating "effective removal cross sections" for Pb, Fe and O from measurements of fast neutron does in the water surrounding the BSF reactor. The values for Pb and Fe agree quite well with those previously determined from Lid tank data, whereas that for O is somewhat lower. [From Abstract]
Date: July 17, 1952
Creator: Podgor, S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Physics Division Quarterly Progress Report for Period Ending March 20, 1951 (open access)

Physics Division Quarterly Progress Report for Period Ending March 20, 1951

Technical report covering classified work of the Critical Experiments Program in the Physics Division for the period December 20, 1950 to March 20, 1951. Report outlines investigations of properties of critical assemblies composed of uranium and various reflectors and moderators, preliminary measurements of the effective energy for fission in the assembly. [From Introduction and Summary]
Date: July 2, 1951
Creator: Bernstein, S.; Snell, A. H. & Wollan, E. O.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Some Preliminary Investigations in the Use of a Supersonic Mercury Vapor Jet for Providing an Energetic Neutral Beam (open access)

Some Preliminary Investigations in the Use of a Supersonic Mercury Vapor Jet for Providing an Energetic Neutral Beam

Report discussing experiments conducted under the Livermore "Waldo" project to determine "(1) surface densities attainable in a supersonic mercury vapor jet stream, (2) the approximate efficiency of a mercury jet for neutralizing a proton beam, and (3) the mercury partial pressure contribution in the bore due to side streaming from the mercury jet."
Date: July 18, 1956
Creator: Steinhaus, J. F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
20,000 KW Nuclear Power Plant Study for United States Atomic Energy Commission (open access)

20,000 KW Nuclear Power Plant Study for United States Atomic Energy Commission

Introduction: In September of 156, Gilbert Associates, Inc., entered into a contract with the United States of America, acting through the United States Atomic Energy Commission, for the study and preliminary design of a nuclear power plant being considered for integration into a central station power system at an overseas site.
Date: July 7, 1957
Creator: Gilbert Associates, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Reconnaissance of Red Rock Valley, Apache County, Arizona (open access)

Reconnaissance of Red Rock Valley, Apache County, Arizona

Abstract: Reconnaissance of Red Rock Valley was begun on December 10, 1953, and completed on February 11, 1954. The mines in the region were investigated and all exposures of Salt Wash were walked. Paleostream directions and alterations of the sandstones were observed and recorded on a base map. No important new mineralization was discovered-and the area is considered to be of no commercial significance if judged by the outcrops alone. However, a vast amount of Salt Wash lies at slight depth directly to the east of the investigated area.
Date: July 13, 1954
Creator: Hanshaw, Bruce B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Puerto Rico Energy Center Study: Executive Study (open access)

Puerto Rico Energy Center Study: Executive Study

From background: The study is an outgrowth of investigations by the Atomic Energy Commission and the Office of Saline Water into the use of nuclear energy to supply heat for desalting seawater and for generating electricity, and of work on the energy center concept conducted at the AEC's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The bases for the study were set forth in a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Commissioner James T. Ramey of the United States Atomic Energy Commission, Under Secretary David S. Black of the United States Department of the Interior, Acting Executive Director Fernando Torrent of the Puerto Rico Water Resources Authority, and Executive Director Orlando Gonzalez of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority.
Date: July 1970
Creator: Burns and Roe, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aerial Radiometric and Magnetic Reconnaissance Survey of Portions of Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota and Washington: Final Report, Volume 2-K. Hot Springs Quadrangle (open access)

Aerial Radiometric and Magnetic Reconnaissance Survey of Portions of Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota and Washington: Final Report, Volume 2-K. Hot Springs Quadrangle

From introduction: This volume contains information and survey results pertaining specifically to the Hot Springs NTMS 1:250,000 scale Quadrangle, South Dakota, one of a group of 12 such quadrangles in Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Washington included in an aerial radiometric and magnetic reconnaissance survey. General information concerning the instrumentation and methods used in data acquisition, processing, and interpretation is presented in Volume 1 of this final report.
Date: July 1979
Creator: Texas Instruments Incorporated
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aerial Radiometric and Magnetic Reconnaissance Survey of Portions of Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota and Washington: Final Report, Volume 2-L. St. Johns Quadrangle (open access)

Aerial Radiometric and Magnetic Reconnaissance Survey of Portions of Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota and Washington: Final Report, Volume 2-L. St. Johns Quadrangle

From introduction: This volume contains information and survey results pertaining specifically to the Saint Johns NTMS 1:250,000 scale Quadrangle, Arizona and New Mexico, one of a group of 12 such quadrangles in Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Washington included in an aerial radiometric and magnetic reconnaissance survey. General information concerning the instrumentation and methods used in data acquisition, processing, and interpretation is presented in Volume 1 of this final report.
Date: July 1979
Creator: Texas Instruments Incorporated
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aerial Radiometric and Magnetic Reconnaissance Survey of Portions of Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota and Washington: Final Report, Volume 2-J. Ritzville Quadrangle (open access)

Aerial Radiometric and Magnetic Reconnaissance Survey of Portions of Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota and Washington: Final Report, Volume 2-J. Ritzville Quadrangle

From introduction: This volume contains information and survey results pertaining specifically to the Ritzville NTMS 1:250,000 scale Quadrangle, Washington, one of a group of 12 such quadrangles in Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Washington included in an aerial radiometric and magnetic reconnaissance survey. General information concerning the instrumentation and methods used in data acquisition, processing, and interpretation is presented in Volume 1 of this final report.
Date: July 1979
Creator: Texas Instruments Incorporated
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hydrologic and Tracer Studies in Mohawk River at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (open access)

Hydrologic and Tracer Studies in Mohawk River at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory

Preface: In 1948, the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission, initiated a study of the hydraulics and hydrology of Mohawk River in the vicinity of the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL) near Schenectady, N.Y. The purpose of this study was to determine the probable effects of release of low concentrations of radioactive wastes from the Laboratory to Mohawk River.
Date: July 1959
Creator: Simpson, Eugene Sidney; Beetem, W. A. & Ruggles, F. H., Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Final Report : Large Reactor Study for Sea Water Distillation (open access)

Final Report : Large Reactor Study for Sea Water Distillation

From introduction: This report presents the results of a study of large nuclear reactor systems for supplying energy for the distillation of sea water.
Date: July 1963
Creator: Bechtel Corporation
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Uranium in the Southern United States (open access)

Uranium in the Southern United States

From introduction: The purpose of this study was to compile information on and systematically assess uranium and other radioactive occurrences in the region.
Date: July 1, 1969
Creator: Southern Interstate Nuclear Board
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Puerto Rico Energy Center Study: Executive Summary (open access)

Puerto Rico Energy Center Study: Executive Summary

From introduction: The scope of work of the study was to compile and analyze information on the resources and requirements of the southwestern, southeastern, and north-central coastal regions of the Commonwealth, and assess industrial and agricultural activities which in conjunction with the power and desalting plants, might comprise the energy center complex. The study was also to identify the need for any experimental, pilot or demonstration projects which benefit the practical application of the Energy Center concept in Puerto Rico.
Date: July 1970
Creator: Burns and Roe
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library