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Number 1

Table of Contents
Author List(W. H. Olson, Sam E. Beall, Jr., G. Samuels, G. D. Bouchey, B. V. Koen, C. S. Beightler, S. Langer, N. L. Baldwin, H. R. Phillips, S. Langer, H. R. Phillips, N. L. Baldwin, J. C. Carter, H. Greenspan, D. Elias, F. J. Munno, Calvin C. Silverstein, W. I. Thompson, Jack L. McElroy, Albert G. Blasewitz, Kenneth J. Schneider, M. H. Cooper, G. R. Taylor, E. R. Frye, C. Z. Serpan, Jr., David R. Safrany, Philip T. Choong, Edward A. Mason, D. P. Roux, A. R. Buhl, G. J. Pokorny, A. D. Paulsen)

In-Line Vacuum-Distillation Sodium Sampler

W. H. Olson

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 7-11

Technical Paper / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15891

How to Make a Profit on Waste Heat

Sam E. Beall, Jr., G. Samuels

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 12-17

Technical Paper / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15892

Optimization of Nuclear Materials Safeguards Sampling Systems by Dynamic Programming

G. D. Bouchey, B. V. Koen, C. S. Beightler

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 18-25

Technical Paper / Fuel Cycle / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15893

Head-End Separation of Triso-Coated Fissile and Fertile Particles for High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors

S. Langer, N. L. Baldwin, H. R. Phillips

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 26-30

Technical Paper / Chemical Processing / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15894

Head-End Separation of Biso-Coated Fissile and Fertile Particles for High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors

S. Langer, H. R. Phillips, N. L. Baldwin

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 31-35

Technical Paper / Chemical Processing / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15895

An Investigation of Fast-Reactor Fuel Testing in a Thermal Reactor Core

J. C. Carter, H. Greenspan

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 36-45

Technical Paper / Fuel / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15896

Reactor Fuel Management Optimization in a Dynamic Environment

D. Elias, F. J. Munno

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 46-55

Technical Paper / Fuel / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15897

Surface Heat Flux for Incipient Boiling in Liquid Metal Heat Pipes

Calvin C. Silverstein

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 56-62

Technical Paper / Fuel / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15898

Gas-Cooled Fast Breeder Reactor Fuel Rod Design Considerations

W. I. Thompson

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 63-68

Technical Paper / Fuel / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15899

Status of the Waste Solidification Demonstration Program

Jack L. McElroy, Albert G. Blasewitz, Kenneth J. Schneider

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 69-82

Technical Paper / Radioactive Waste / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15900

Measurement of Cesium Sorption Isotherms in Liquid Sodium

M. H. Cooper, G. R. Taylor

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 83-92

Technical Paper / Material / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15901

Carbon-Carbon Materials for Ablative Environments

E. R. Frye

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 93-107

Technical Paper / Material / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15902

Reliability of Fluence-Embrittlement Projections for Pressure Vessel Surveillance Analyses

C. Z. Serpan, Jr.

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 108-118

Technical Paper / Material / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15903

Some Comments on the Possibility of Thermodynamically Equilibrating Waste Organic Materials with Nuclear Devices

David R. Safrany

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 119-126

Technical Paper / Nuclear Explosive / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15904

Subliming Nuclear Microthruster and Its Space Applications

Philip T. Choong, Edward A. Mason

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 127-136

Technical Paper / Aerospace / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15905

Effect of Gamma Radiation on LMFBR Subcriticality Measurements Using Noise Analysis

D. P. Roux, A. R. Buhl

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 137-140

Technical Note / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15906

A Glass Ampoule Sealer

G. J. Pokorny, A. D. Paulsen

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 141-143

Technical Note / Radioisotope / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15907

Reactor Operation

Gerald P. Beck

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Page 144

Department / Book Review / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15908

Nuclear Power and the Public

Charles N. Kelber

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 144-145

Department / Book Review / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15909

Nuclear Heat Transport

H. C. Perkins

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Pages 145-146

Department / Book Review / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15910

Alkali Metal Handling and Systems Operation Techniques

James A. Buckham

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 1 / September 1971 / Page 146

Department / Book Review / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A15911

Number 2

Table of Contents
Authors(Robert E. Hyland, Thomas Gutman, Harry J. Otway, Ronald K. Lohrding, Morris E. Battat, Robert J. Campana, E. Duncombe, C. M. Friedrich, W. H. Guilinger, Henry A. Putre, D. R. Vissers, J. T. Holmes, P. A. Nelson, L. G. Bartholme, W. Krappel, H. Seufert, D. Stegemann, R. L. Senn, W. R. Mixon, P. S. Weng, William Dickter, M. A. Schultz)
Basic Thermodynamics(Robert O. Parker)
Topics in Light Water Reactor Physics: Final Report of the NORA Project(W. H. McCorkle)
A. Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion Research, Vol. I, B. Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion Research, Vol. II and C. Nuclear Fusion—Special Supplement 1970 World Survey of Major Facilities in Controlled Fusion(W. M. Farr)
Neutron Capture Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy(John L.Meason)
Handling of Nuclear Information(Margaret Butler)
Decontamination of Nuclear Reactors and Equipment(J. A. Buckham)
A. Radioisotope X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry, B. Neutron Moisture Gauges and C. Monitoring of Radioactive Contamination on Surfaces
The Water Encyclopedia(R. Philip Hammond)
Quantum Fluids(Carl T. Tomizuka)

Evaluation of Critical Mass for Open-Cycle Gas-Core Rocket Reactors

Robert E. Hyland

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 2 / October 1971 / Pages 152-161

Technical Paper / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31023

Anomalies in the Analysis of Air-Spaced Arrays

Thomas Gutman

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 2 / October 1971 / Pages 162-172

Technical Paper / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31024

A Risk Estimate for an Urban-Sited Reactor

Harry J. Otway, Ronald K. Lohrding, Morris E. Battat

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 2 / October 1971 / Pages 173-184

Technical Paper / Reactor Siting / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31025

Pressure Equalization System for Gas-Cooled Fast Breeder Reactor Fuel Elements

Robert J. Campana

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 2 / October 1971 / Pages 185-193

Technical Paper / Fuel / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31026

An Analytic Model for the Prediction of In-Pile Behavior of Oxide Fuel Rods

E. Duncombe, C. M. Friedrich, W. H. Guilinger

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 2 / October 1971 / Pages 194-208

Technical Paper / Fuel / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31027

Estimates of Fuel Containment in a Coaxial Flow Gas-Core Nuclear Rocket

Henry A. Putre

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 2 / October 1971 / Pages 209-217

Technical Paper / Aerospace / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31028

A Hydrogen Monitor for Detection of Leaks in LMFBR Steam Generators

D. R. Vissers, J. T. Holmes, P. A. Nelson, L. G. Bartholme

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 2 / October 1971 / Pages 218-225

Technical Paper / Instrument / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31029

A Method of Nondestructive Measurement of the Absolute Cumulative Barium-140 Yield of Uranium Irradiated in Thermal and Fast Neutron Spectra

W. Krappel, H. Seufert, D. Stegemann

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 2 / October 1971 / Pages 226-234

Technical Paper / Analysis / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31030

Experimental Measurement of Gamma Heat in the High Flux Isotope Reactor

R. L. Senn, W. R. Mixon

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 2 / October 1971 / Pages 235-240

Technical Paper / Technique / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31031

Safety Considerations for Recharge of THOR Spent Fuels in ZPRL

P. S. Weng

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 2 / October 1971 / Pages 241-242

Technical Note / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31032

Investigation of a Device Using Radiation to Charge and Collect Particulate Matter

William Dickter, M. A. Schultz

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 2 / October 1971 / Pages 243-245

Technical Note / Radioisotope / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31033

Number 3

Table of Contents
Author(D. C. Hunt, D. C. Coonfield, Robert Conn, Lawrence T. Papay, William Bradley Lewis, Keith Woodard, F. Servais, P. Goldschmidt, B. Misra, J. H. Altseimer, G. D. Hart, I, G. Dillon, F. E. LeVert, P. A. Loretan, G. U. Menon, F.M. Siddiqi, H. J. Tarng, F. K. Tomlinson, W. H. Smith, D. W. Eppink, G. R. Hagee, N. J. Ackermann, Jr., A. R. Buhl, Ciro Candela, Catello F. Cesarano, Gaetano Trezza, F. R. Mynatt, R. G.Alsmiller, Jr., L. R. Williams)
Nuclear Reactor Instrumentation (In-Core)(Charles N. Jackson, Jr.)
Techniques in Fast Reactor Critical Experiments(R. J. Neuhold)
Peaceful Nuclear Explosions(Paul Kruger)
Human Factors Applications in Teleoperator Design and Operation(William R. Ferrell)
Nuclear Power(G. Victor Beard)

Enriched Uranium Metal Criticality Calculations

D. C. Hunt, D. C. Coonfield

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 3 / November 1971 / Pages 260-268

Technical Paper / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31005

Waste Heat and Fog Control

Robert Conn, Lawrence T. Papay

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 3 / November 1971 / Pages 269-275

Technical Paper / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31006

A Practical Approach to Nuclear Criticality Safety II—Critique of a Model

William Bradley Lewis

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 3 / November 1971 / Pages 276-280

Technical Paper / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31007

Probability Treatment of Atmospheric Dispersion for Dose Calculations

Keith Woodard

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 3 / November 1971 / Pages 281-289

Technical Paper / Reactor Siting / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31008

Safeguards Inspection—An Analysis of Detection Methods and Diversion Strategies

F. Servais, P. Goldschmidt

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 3 / November 1971 / Pages 290-297

Technical Paper / Fuel Cycle / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31009

In-Flight Coolant Management Considerations for the NERVA Reactor Cooldown

B. Misra, J. H. Altseimer, G. D. Hart

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 3 / November 1971 / Pages 298-306

Technical Paper / Aerospace / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31010

Density Determinations of Alkali Metals by a Gamma Radiation Attenuation Technique

I. G. Dillon, F. E. LeVert, P. A. Loretan, G. U. Menon, F. M. Siddiqi, H. J. Tarng

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 3 / November 1971 / Pages 307-313

Technical Paper / Technique / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31011

Two Methods of Determining ppm Quantities of Plutonium-236 in Plutonium-238

F. K. Tomlinson, W. H. Smith, D. W. Eppink, G. R. Hagee

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 3 / November 1971 / Pages 314-319

Technical Paper / Technique / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31012

The Detection Efficiency Dependence of Subcriticality Measurements by the Polarity Spectral Coherence Method

N. J. Ackermann, Jr., A. R. Buhl

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 3 / November 1971 / Pages 320-323

Technical Note / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31013

Effects of Different Fission Products in the Beta-Gamma Autoradiography

Ciro Candela, Catello F. Cesarano, Gaetano Trezza

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 3 / November 1971 / Pages 324-328

Technical Note / Fuel / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31014

A Study of Mine Detection by Means of Neutron-Induced Gamma Rays

F. R. Mynatt, R. G. Alsmiller, Jr., L. R. Williams

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 3 / November 1971 / Pages 329-331

Technical Note / Radioisotope / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A31015

Number 4

Table of Contents
Authors(A. W. Gray, Andrew Padilla, Jr., R. L. Currie, P. B. Parks, J. L. Jarriel, B. A. Soldano, W. T. Ward, L. A. Lawrence, J. A. Christensen, David A. Sharp, A. Carnesale, W. H. Barber, O. H. Dengel, R. H. Vogt, C. V. Strain, Prodyot Roy, Douglas N. Rodgers, M. J. Robinson, M. Tomšič, P. Philbin, F. Senftle, D. Duffey, P. Wiggins, A. G. Evans, Lutz W. Dahlke, Maurice Robkin)
Dynamics of Nuclear Reactors(M. A. Schultz)
Nuclear Reactor Theory(Dale R. Metcalf)
Publications Compiled by Staff Editors of IAEA(Stanley J. Malsky)
Directory of Whole-Body Radioactivity Monitors
Isotopes and Radiation in Parasitology—II
Microbiological Specifications and Testing Methods for Irradiated Foods
Isotope Techniques for Studying Animal Protein Production from Non-Protein Nitrogen
Nuclear Accident Dosimetry
Manual of Dosimetry in Radiotherapy
Neutron Fluence Measurements

Minimum Critical Mass of Uranium-235 Reflected by Natural Uranium in Water

A. W. Gray

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 4 / December 1971 / Pages 342-347

Technical Paper / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30982

Analysis of Mechanical Work Energy for LMFBR Maximum Accidents

Andrew Padilla, Jr.

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 4 / December 1971 / Pages 348-355

Technical Paper / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30983

Static and Pulsed Reactivity Measurements on Large Uranium-235 Fuel Forms in Water

R. L. Currie, P. B. Parks, J. L. Jarriel

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 4 / December 1971 / Pages 356-362

Technical Paper / Reactor / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30984

The Utility of Ice Cubes as an Absorbent for Gaseous Fission Products

B. A. Soldano, W. T. Ward

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 4 / December 1971 / Pages 363-366

Technical Paper / Reactor Siting / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30985

Melting Heat Rating of UO₂-25 wt% PuO₂ Fuels

L. A. Lawrence, J. A. Christensen

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 4 / December 1971 / Pages 367-374

Technical Paper / Fuel / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30986

Semiempirical Formulas for Gamma-Ray Dose Rates Through Two-Layer Slab Shields

David A. Sharp, A. Carnesale

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 4 / December 1971 / Pages 375-380

Technical Paper / Shielding / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30987

Activation Analysis of Sodium and Potassium in Solid Propellants

W. H. Barber, O. H. Dengel, R. H. Vogt, C. V. Strain

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 4 / December 1971 / Pages 381-387

Technical Paper / Analysis / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30988

Characterization of a Diffusion Tube Hydrogen Detector in a Dynamic Sodium System

Prodyot Roy, Douglas N. Rodgers

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 4 / December 1971 / Pages 388-392

Technical Paper / Analysis / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30989

Thermal Contact Resistance by Reflection of Heat Diffusion Waves

M. J. Robinson, M. Tomšič

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 4 / December 1971 / Pages 393-403

Technical Paper / Technique / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30990

Comparison of Stainless Steel and Zircaloy-2 as Encapsulation Materials for Californium-252

P. Philbin, F. Senftle, D. Duffey, P. Wiggins, A. G. Evans

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 4 / December 1971 / Pages 404-406

Technical Note / Material / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30991

Development of a Method of Neutron Radiography of Mixed Oxide Fuels Using Radiographic Analogs

Lutz W. Dahlke, Maurice Robkin

Nuclear Technology / Volume 12 / Number 4 / December 1971 / Pages 407-414

Technical Note / Analysis / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30992