DIVISION OF REACTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS MONTHLY REPORT FOR JANUARY 1959
The Al-Pu alloy capsules undergoing tests in the MTR and KER in-pile loops are discussed. Radiation effects on unsintered PuO/sub 2/-UO/sub 2/ powder irradiated in the MTR are discussed. Zircaloy fuel tubes loaded with pure Al rods were exposed in an autoclave at 400 deg and 1300 psig for 72 hours. The rods developed a 2-inch bow or permanent set. Fabrication of swaged cluster fuel elements for the PRTR was started. The first primary for the primary loop mockup was assembled and cold performance tests were run. Operation of the PCTR continued routinely during the first two weeks of the month. There were two unscheduled shutdowns, both due to electronic failure. (For preceding period see HW-58860.) (A.C.)
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31-109-ENG-52
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-008238
- OSTI ID:
- 4274758
- Report Number(s):
- HW-59179
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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