{open_quotes}O{close_quotes} ring sealed process tube, Phase II, test project (open access)

{open_quotes}O{close_quotes} ring sealed process tube, Phase II, test project

The {open_quotes}O{close_quotes} ring seal has been proposed to replace the van stone flange and the bellows thermal expansion assembly currently used on the existing Hanford piles to achieve water and gas seals, respectively. Possible advantages of the {open_quotes}O{close_quotes} ring seal are: (1) simplification of component parts and elimination of van stone corrosion; (2) simplification of maintenance; (3) lower costs of initial erection; (4) increased strength. This test supplements Test Project No. 27 (a preliminary thermal cycling test) in applying the {open_quotes}O{close_quotes} ring seal assembly to actual pile operating conditions.
Date: April 9, 1951
Creator: Johnson, R. E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Exposure, power, and temperature effects on rupture rates of solid fuel elements (open access)

Exposure, power, and temperature effects on rupture rates of solid fuel elements

In this report, the equation (HW-55219-RD) expressing tube-wise rupture rate as a function of exposure, power, and temperature has been adjusted to include 1958 data.
Date: April 9, 1959
Creator: Jaech, J. L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analysis of data from IP-56-A-86MT: Evaluation of dimensional stability characteristics of low hydrogen uranium I and E fuel elements (open access)

Analysis of data from IP-56-A-86MT: Evaluation of dimensional stability characteristics of low hydrogen uranium I and E fuel elements

This production test was designed to evaluate the suitability of low hydrogen dingot uranium as routine process material. Nine tubes of I and E fuel elements (6 dingot, 3 ingot) with 32 fuel elements in each tube, have recently been discharged at the C Reactor and this document contains the results of analyses made on the dimensional stability properties of this material.
Date: April 9, 1959
Creator: Stewart, K. B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Redox Plant---Ruthenium contamination control (open access)

Redox Plant---Ruthenium contamination control

This report discusses ruthenium releases from the Redox plant in 1954. Plans for the controlling the release of ruthenium to the stack is summarized. (JL)
Date: April 9, 1954
Creator: Maider, J. E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Corrosion by Aqueous Reactor Fuel Slurries. Information for AEC Reactor Handbook (open access)

Corrosion by Aqueous Reactor Fuel Slurries. Information for AEC Reactor Handbook

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Date: April 9, 1957
Creator: McDuffie, H. F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A closed uranium cycle at HAPO. Phase 1 (open access)

A closed uranium cycle at HAPO. Phase 1

This study was undertaken to determine the most feasible and economical process or path for closing the uranium fuel cycle at HAPO, and to establish what benefits, other than improvement in FPD`s competitive position, would result from the selected closed fuel cycle. The study was separated into four phases; Phase I includes the selection and organization of plausible processes and the establishment of a realistic and effective evaluation procedure, Phase II will include evaluation and selection of an optimum path based on a medium range and a short range approach (5 to 10 years), Phase III will include evaluation and selection of an optimum path based on a long range approach (> 10 yrs.), and Phase IV will include refinement of previous work and issuance of a final report summarizing the study and the conclusions or recommendations which develop from the study. Phase I of the study has been completed. The purpose of this paper is to document the assembled data and the completed work.
Date: April 9, 1959
Creator: Hamilton, W. R.
System: The UNT Digital Library