The evolution of this particular blanket concept is described. The geometry of the mirror reactor blanket and the replacement methods that are employed are described. The sub-module design and its thermal-hydraulic considerations, the nuclear model geometry and compositions, and the nuclear calculational method are described. A brief reference is made to calculational vs. experimental results.

Expressions are derived for the relative ion flux in the fans of a mirror fusion reactor. Numerical values are presented for typical reactor parameters.

The Kulite dual-element, semiconductor strain gage, weldable model M(6)-EP-120-500W, was evaluated in laboratory tests under simulated Nevada Test Site conditions. Two gages were installed on P-110 line-of-sight pipe material. Tension was applied to the test samples to 50 percent of yield (about 2000 microstrain). Immediately following, compression was applied to 100 percent of yield (about 6000 microstrain). The Kulite gages were powered by a dual constant current signal conditioner. Measurements obtained with metal foil strain gages served as reference standards for the Kulite strain gage measurements. The output voltages of the Kulite gages were relatively linear from zero to +2000 microstrain and in the subsequent compression to -2500 microstrain. Below -2500 microstrain, the output voltages from the Kulite gages became decidedly nonlinear and also differed significantly from each other. We feel that the gage spotwelds were failing at strains below -2500 microstrain and consequently that data obtained below this level are not reliable enough to calculate pipe forces. The stated gage factor (Kulite factory) of 220 is about 33 percent higher in tension than the measured gage factor and about 15 percent higher in compression. Adhesive-bonded, metal foil strain gages are recommended for reliable pipe force measurements on future Nevada …

Separate abstracts were prepared for the 16 papers presented in ERA; 10 are included in EAPA. (WHK)

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, John L. Hill, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Authority of the State Board of Insurance to license public adjusters under article 21.07-4, Insurance Code.

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