Showing papers in "Transactions of the American Nuclear Society in 1971"

Conceptual design of a compact fast reactor for space power.

Abstract: Compact fast reactor design for space power with rotating fuel drums, Mo alloy reflectors and honeycomb support structure

Criticality of plutonium nitrate solution containing soluble gadolinium.

Abstract: Experiments were performed to establish the effect of a soluble neutron absorber (gadolinium nitrate) on the criticality of plutonium nitrate solutions. The solutions contained plutonium at concent...

Materials technology program for a compact fast reactor for space power

Abstract: Production engineering and compatibility tests of Ta-8W-2Hf clad UN nuclear fuel element for use in lithium cooled space power unit reactors

Performance experience with prototype betacel nuclear batteries.

Abstract: A miniature nuclear battery, Betacel, using the betavoltaic principle has been designed for use in heart pacemakers and telemetering instruments, or in any remote unattended location where small amounts of long-term reliable power are required. Eighty-eight prototype Betacel batteries were manufactured in 1970 and the performance characteristics of a large number of them have been monitored since. These batteries are compact, predictable in output, and rugged. Safety tests have been performed to ensure containment of the 147Pm radioisotope fuel under all normal use and credible accident conditions.

Prediction of underground nuclear explosion effects in wagon wheel sandstone.

Abstract: Project Wagon Wheel is a joint study by Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLL) and El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG) to investigate the technical concept of nuclear stimulation of a natural gas reser...

Split-core heat-pipe reactors for out-of-pile thermionic power systems.

Abstract: Split-core heat-pipe reactors for out-of-pile thermionic power systems with center gap reactivity control

A nuclear powered air cushion freighter for the 1980's

Abstract: A design for a transoceanic, dry cargo-carrying freighter is suggested; its use and operation in port are discussed. With a gross weight of 4500 metric tons (5000 tons), more than 50 percent of which is cargo, it will cruise at 50 meters per second (100 knots) in waves 2.4 meters (8 ft) high. Its peripheral jet-flexible skirt air cushion concept and air thrustors will let the freighter go over waves 8 meters high at reduced velocity. Power comes from a 1280 megawatt, helium-cooled thermal reactor. It could dock at any major port in the world, but because it needs no surface contact, it could also travel inland to land-locked ports. A modular terminal design and methods of cargo transfer are suggested. The concept of cargo containerization influences both the freighter and terminal design.