AS A RESULT OF RECENT DISCUSSIONS WITH YOUR TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVES, WE ARE SUBMITTING HEREWITH A PROPOSED PROGRAM OF RESEARCH DIRECTED TOWARD THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED ELECTRIC-MOTOR- AND GASOLINE-ENGINE-DRIVEN BLOWER ASSEMBLY FOR

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• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-03642A000600070058-5
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• Publication Date: March 15, 1960
• Content Type: LETTER

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CONFIDENTIAL
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Dear Sirt
As a result of recent discussions with yrur technical represent-
atives, we are submitting herewith a proposed program of research directed
toward the development of an integrated electric-motor- and gasoline.
engine-given blower assembly for use with the Model 1 paper-burning
incinerator developed previously under Task Order No. Z.
During the late stages of research on the Model 1 incinerator, the
feasibility of operating this unit in an Office-type roan without utility
power was demonstrated favorably under Tusk Order No. KK, Work Order
No. II. This was accomplished by the use of a separate blower with an
attached gasoline mine; the original electric-mater-driven blower could
not be adapted readily for gasoline-engine drive. it was found that the
p}ireicra1 change over from an electric drive to a gasoline-engine drive
involved a time period of about one hour, to disconnect and move one
blower with its drive, and to move and connect the other blower and drive.
To provide for faster and more convenient changeability, and for compact-
ness and economies in the equipment, your technical representatives
suggested that aaeee type of integral blower assembly be developed for
future use with the initial group of Model 1 incinerators now be1nn nIAnmewl
for production.
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The currently Contemplated method of procedure for the effort
proposed herein is outlined in the following.
A preliminary study would be directed toward the selection of a
suitable gasoline engine ane3 stac3eassraries, such as a clutch, electric
starter, muffler, and Est pipe, and of a proper location for the
gasoline food tank, 'Which would be suitable for this type of application.
A Buffalo Forge Industrial Mchauster j MW or #25 AU, Arrangement No. 1,
with outboard bearings and a stub shaft for a V-belt sheave, would
probably be considered as the basic blower unit. It is ax cted that a
aaamon base for the blower, the electric motor, and the gasoline engine
Gould be designed to pride a oo spact ar ng amt for the proposed as-
seimbly. lbr memo of an additional., larger V-belt shoave for the electric
motor that could probably be included in the proposed assembly, it appears
that the appropriate speed and output of the blower could be provided for
under service conditions where only g4-cycle (220 volt) alternating current
was door ble. Beveral possible methods to permit quick and easy change
over from el e a oto r to gasoline-ersgine operation would also be
considered. A sketch of the proposed assembly would than be prepared to
serve as a basis for discussion with a blower msnufacturer, such as the
Buffalo Forge Oc y, the supplier of the previously used blowers. It
is contemplated that this discussion would occur at the engineering depart-
ment of the blower msaufocturer, probably with one of your technioai
representatives participating. After a factory design for an appropriate
integral motor - engine - blower assembly me mxhully agreed tspm,
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suitable arrangements would be made to purchase one experimental assembly,
for subsequent evaluation.
It is expected that delivery of such an assembly would involve
a time deter of up to six to eight weeks. After delivery of the experi-
mental assembly to our laboratories, it would be set up aned operated. Air-
fl.ow measurements would be made on the blower during experiments with the
eleectrieittor drive and with the -oliae engine drive. This evaluation
of sir flow frn the blown would be performed at selected book pressures
up to 12 inches of water. The data obtained would be compared with similar
airflow mossurirments soft previously on the two prototype *del 1 units
which were evolved utxr Task Order No. Z. Also, the operation of the
experimental unit W *WA be demonstrated to your technical. reepresentatives.
If, as expected, the results of this proposed effort we favorable,
the experimental integral blower assembly would be provided to your
technical representatives at or before the and of the proposed research
period. Ivrery effort would be made to expedite the pros recent and
evaluation of this proposed sir-supply unit, so as to be able to make it
available as quickly as possible.
Your technical representatives would be kept informed of the
press of the proposed effort by discussions during periodic visits and
via telephone. At the conclusion of the proposed rSsea rch period, a
mazy letter report w*ulA be submitted..
We propose to undertake this effort over a period of four months,
starting on the date of naeoptsnce of Withorizatiorn from the Contracting
Office. The proposed research progm could be conduoted under Task
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Order No. KK. The Vork order would be a period-basis research s rreedsnt j
it could be similar in fare to that used previously under Task Order No. KK
sad the seeear edsinistrstive procedures vsruld be followed* The Work Oxdw
iauld require ccly that the research be directed toward the objective out-
lined above, within the limits of the time and ftu . provided.
it is estimated that an appropriation of $3,000, Including the
fixed tee, is needed to fund the proposed prop for the fbur.month
period. A general israakdara of the estimated coats is attached.
To aid in expediting the perfara noe of the proposed rea.aroh, it
is receded that the Contta sting Officer, in a letter saoogps ying the
proposed contract or othervise, grant express approval for the proata*esent
of an appropriate integral blower aseaobly inaluding a blower (exhauster),
an electric ester, a gasoline eag3n, and suitable aaeessorries, as
described abe re. it is cu vrsntly estimated that the proposed assembly would
cost a~pparoocisiately $1, 950. Also, expeditious eoezsideration of this
proposed progmar of research mould be appreciated.
If amy addit meal infacmatioxt is needed, please do not hesitate
to *all us. You my direct any inquiries of a eo ntraactsl nature to
Mr. V. N. Youeag, at Jlxtensiaa 159.
Very truly yours,
Vice President
In D-tplioate
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the Model 1 Incinerator.
the U. S. Wit.
The flennllopnent oY an Integral I btor'Blover Are stbly lbr
Based upon a period-basis Contract for a research period of
(Including time for submission of all reports. The proposed contract will not provide for earlier conclusion
of the research.)
ESTIMATED COSTS
We expect that the cost of this research for the period indicated above may be distributed approximately as
set forth hereon, subject to the understanding that this allocation is merely an estimate, and actual costs incurred
ma va from the categories shown. We have determined that these estimates are reasonable and consistent with
established policies in its research for the various Government agencies, which policies are briefly dis-
cusse elow and will be followed in determination of our actual costs hereunder.
Materials & Supplies, etc.
(Including any equipment which may be purchased as necessary in performance
of the research. Charges of $25 or less are excluded from this item.)
Use of Equipment and Technical Services, Travel, and Misc.
(Including applicable costs of technical research and service divisions, and
use of technical equipment, except that any undistributed balances of these
accounts will be included in overhead. Coat of travel includes reasonable
actual subsistence expenses and the actual cost of transportation. An allow-
ance of up to 8t per mile for all necessary travel by privately owned convey-
ance is included in lieu of the cost of such travel.)
Salaries & wages
(Including our predetermined accrual for vacation, holiday, and sick-leave pay,
pensions, and social security.)
Type of Employee No. of Max-Mouths Estimated Cost
Supervision
Research Engineers
Lab. Assistants
Steno., Clerical,
Shop & Photo., etc.
Total Salaries & Wages
3/ko
if 2 235
Overhead
per cent of salaries and wages, as they are defined above. Provisional
&onthly reimbursement will be at the rate of per cent of salaries and wages,
as so defined, or at such other provisionaf4ate as may from time to time be
mutually agreed upon with the Government's audit representatives. This is a
provisional rate for current reimbursement, which we have arrived at by negoti-
ation with Government representatives, and it will be subject to retroactive
revision to the 'actual" rate agreed upon with them for each calendar year
following a detailed audit for that year. The item of overhead includes general
research, charges of $25 or less for materials and supplies, and other cate-
gories of costs we customarily include in our overhead account. Cash dis-
counts on all purchases will be credited to overhead, instead of to the amount
of the purchase. Scrap of appreciable value will be credited directly to the
project. All other scrap will be credited to the overhead account, in which the
Government participates.)
?Please let us have your acceptance in our hands by W
Unless we extend the time, your acceptance after that date will be subject to agreement.
2; 1960.
$1,300
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43,000
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