R&D CATALOG FORM

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• Publication Date: December 22, 1966
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R & D CATALOG H ;v DATE
22 December 1966
1, PROJECT TITLC/COUE NAME
2. SHORT -'ROJECT DESCRIPTION
A study of advanced techniques for drying col,;)r
Color Film/Print Dryer Study films and prints.
S. CLASS OF CONTRACTOR 6. TYPE OF CONTRACT
Manufacturer
N/A
7. FUNDS B. REQUISITION NO.
9, BUDGET PROJECT NO.
-~" 66 $ None N/A
NP-R-4-10047
,~,y, 10, EFFECTIVE CONTRACT DATE 11. SECURITY CLASS.
= _ 9 b7 a (Begin end)
A.A. - Confidential
y 19 63 T. - Unclassified
February 1967 - October 1967 W. - Unclassified
2. RESPONSIBLE DIRECTORATE/OFFICE/PROJECT OFFICER TELEPHONE EXTENSION
DDI/NPIC 2476
13. REQUIREMENT/AUTHORITY
The new cut sheet color processors in NPIC do not include any drying systems.
The production capacit
of com
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merc
ally availab.e
film and paper dryers
is inadequate to handle th
e output from these machines.
14. TYPE OF WORK TO BE DONE
A study and breadboard demonstration of selected techniques.
16. CATEGORIES OF EFFORT
MAJOR CATEGORY
SUB-CATEGORIES
Reproduction Techniques &
Color Film and Paper Materials
Materials
Dryers
Re roduction
16. END ITEM OR SERVICES FROM THIS CONTRACT/IMPROVEMENT OVER CURRENT SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, ETC.
This study will provide re
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asic information needed to develop a
dryer or dryers to quality handle volumes of cut
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eet color materials.
17. SUPPORTING OR RELATED CONTRACTS (Agency & Other)/COORDINATION
This project has been coordinated with DDS&T/ORD, and presented to the
Committeeon Photographic Exploitation for dissemination to the community.
16. DESCRIPTION OF INTELLIGENCE REQUIREMENT AND DETAILED TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (Continue on addi-
tional page if required)
Available. dryers are not designed to handle the soft emulsions of color
materials and therefore require slow, careful operation. This study will
include investi
ation
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advanced drying techniques and will result
in breadboard demonstrations
d
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reports with design parameters for an
advanced Color Film-Pa r 'Dryer for futur NPI u w.
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19. APPROVED BY AND DATE
OFFICE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
DDCI
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Attachment
O.DJECTIVE
COLOR SHEET FILM DRYER
.1.0 INTRODUCTION:
1.1 PURPOSE: This document contains the requirements for a
Government sponsored study and dcvelopment project covering the investi-
;wtion of advanced methods of drying photographic color sheet films.
1.2 :BACKGROUND:. Proper dryi:.- of -3-_or cut sheet film materials
has always been a difficult problc:.:. of the methods and techniques
. nnloyed to dry black and white otcgrs ,:.. _c materials cannot be success-
ully applied to color films due -,-o :.'uness of the color er ui ions
and the tendency of these emulsions to ;rne excessively "tacky" during
the drying process.
1.2 ,1 CURRENT ' ROCEDUR2 : Cu-".- ..heet color filr.,s, both
transparency and negative materials,
dried presentl ied in a
'drying chamber or cabinet. The films are usually placed in film
hangers in the drying cabinet and hot air is circulated around
the film. This method is time consuming and does not dry the
film in a quality fashion, that is:. does not'dry the 'ilm so
that there is no evidence of water marks, abrasions, scratches,
image distortion, peeling, curl, fading, color shifts, mottling,
etc..
2.0 CONCEPT-_
2.1 URPOS The proposed prograr;m will encompass a thorough inves-
tigation and analysis of all advanced techniques in the area of filr.,
drying. T-A-.ese techniques will be cvaius,-;;ed and the most practical and
feasible method of color sheet film drying will be selected. Based or.
the selected technique a prototype color film dryer will then be developed
which will not only dry color sheet zili. rapidly but which will also
overcome the quality defects specified in Par 1.2.1.
2.2 SCOPE: The' total effort, as o'.:alined above, will be divided
into two separate but interrelated phasew; continuance from the first
phase to the second phase will be dependent on the successful accomplish-
ments of Phase I. Proposals solicited at this time are restricted to
the tasks outlined in .Phase I.
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2.2.1 Phase .T: ICATIG1 A?'D DRSIGT~ Y^
The contractor is expected to extensively and exhauszively
investigate all advanced ctry:ing techniques (exariple: air bearin ,
ultrasonics) that may aprA y to the p roulem of d'ryin ; both color
negative and color positive: types of sect f lm. amp'rasi .
seiould be placed on feasiba:, arc ",rac- ical solutions dirc,,uted
tot.:ard 'a rapid, automated, high , L!"y drying system. The
techniques must be applicable toleywhich will dry color
film in the best quality manner ,~ossihie; (Ref. Par. 1.2.1).. At
u- ,o of the investigation portion of Phase I, the
contractor will present to the Governfent Representative a
recommended technique or techniques which can be applied to
the development, of a color .film dryer. Advantages and disadvant-
ages and ease of aI; iii cation of each alternate technique will
be presented. Upon concurrence of the recommendations by the
Government., the contractor Will proceed to develop laboratory
models or'breadboard hardware which will successfully demon-
strate the application of the recommended technique.
2.2.2 Phase II: OUIp NT PROTOTYPE
Based upon the successful demonstration of techniques in
Phase I, it is presently planned o proceed to a hardware
prototype stage. The prototype hardware will be suitable for
installation and use in an operational area. More definitive
specifications for the prototype equipment will accompany the
request for a proposal for performing this phase of the program.
3.0 GENERAL:
3.1. O?~OSy-,S: Proposals submitted here under should be clear
concise,, and limited in content to t.. 4:.t information required to qua' ify
the prospective bidder and demonstrate ability to perform satisfactorily
within the scope of this document. Information on existing equipment
which may be modified to meet the gosis of this study may be included
at the contractor's option.
3.1.1 DELIVERY: Tr7r~i-e it is the wish of the uovcrrilnerit
to accomplish the aims of -U-...;_S oject as expeditiously as
possible, sufficient time would be allotted for thorough and
complete accomplishment of tre aims set. forth herein. It is
envisioned that Phase I should take approximately eight months.
The time span for Phase II ;sill be discussed upon solicitation
of a proposal for performin? thy.;; portion of the work.
3.2. .oDi. T?ISI~i;ATION: The Gover _::::ent will retain overall control
of this project. Objectives, Costs, =.orities, subcontractors and
consultants involved in this ?L,ro ;-rani 11 within the jurisdiction of
the Government and' approval rn~.s be c.---wined before these 'factors are
employed.
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CO.:~ui en t i: cooperative uc.:,.~.._ _?ive i will be 1eCV~.CC. HQ will VG.;;;ed with
ccr zc.:.n au6-,c.rity, with the gu i ~,:1C Of the technical monitor, to control
the direction and degree of technical, effort within the bounds of the
estimated cool's.
3 .3.1 CONTRACTOR As a part of the overall
responsibility, the contractor ,,riii be responsible for the work
performed by all of his subcontractors and consultants.
3.3.2 TECHNICAL R.si ,wS The contracting officer
will de ignate a Technical'-
to i3 Dui ' _:' Eve authorize specific
develop,-=t efforts of the contractor. Such authorization shall
be given in writing in its original form Or in conf il`mation of an
oral authorization. The contractor will accept no other authoriza-
tion except that of the Technical Officer or the contracting officer.
3.l DOCUMENTATION:
3.4.1 Regular monthly reports and a final report will be
required from the contractor under t his program.
3.4.2 All reports will meet she requirements of the cable portions of Specification D3 1001 dated 31 August 1966,
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COITILiACTUAL DOCUMENTATION.
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17 August 1966,
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE
COLOR PRINT DRYER
1. INTRODUCTION.
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1.1. _ rpose, This a Government sponsored ostudyt and development project requirements
for for
investigation of advanced methods of drying the
prints. photographic color
1.2. Background. Drying color prints matte and glossy involves
different operations and distinct problems.
Many of the methods and techniques employed to dry black and
white paper prints cannot be successfully applied to color
prints due to the softness of the color emulsions and their
tendency to become excessively "tacky" during the drying process.
1.2.1. Current Procedure.
,1.2..1.1. Glossy Color Prints. Glossy color prints
are dried in much the same way as glossy black and white
prints. During the drying process, the emulsion is kept
in contact with a highly polished chromed surface, usually
a drum. The gelatin of the emulsion forms to the surface
of the chromed plate or drum, leaving the print with a
high gloss finish. Although many commercial dryers for
black and white-materials are used. to dry glossy color
prints (for example - Pako Drum Dryers), the drying
.process for glossing color prints is very critical. The
drum has to be kept perfectly clean and polished, and
sometimes it is necessary to condition the drtmm surface
with glycerine and water to maintain a slick surface.
Also, the temperature and s-:-)eed of the dryer have to be
kept within close tolerance.:. If these conditions are not
closely adhered to, the pri.t:?f.;s will generally stick to the
drum surface. Even when h- operation is successful,
the volume is limited becauuc;e the dryers must use a slower
speed for color print materials.
1.2.1.2. Matte Color Prints. There are no commercial
print dryers that can rapidly dry color prints matte, in a
quality manner; that is, dry them so there is no evidence
of abrasions, scratches, emulsion frilling, curl, cracks,
color shifts, etc. The most accepted method uses hot air
drying racks. The prints are placed face up on a saran
mesh shelf in the rack, where hot air is circulated around
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them. This process takes at least 20 minutes and leaves
curled and wavy prints, which then have to be flattened
in a dry mounting press. During the flattening process
there is danger of cracking the emulsion.
*The other method of drying prints matte is to place them
on a rack and allow them to air dry without applying heat.
This method usually prevents severe curl in the prints,
but it requires several hours of drying time.
In black and white photography, matte dried around a drum with the ' prints are usually
print surface held against'a
canvas belt during the drying process. This method cannot
be used for color prints because either the color emulsions
adhere to the canvas belt or the belt marks the soft color
print surface.
2. 'CONCEPT.
Purpose, The proposed program will encompass a thorough
investigation and analysis of all advanced techniques in the area
of color print drying. These techniques will be evaluated and
the most feasible method for each of the two print (i.e. matte &
glossy) drying requirements will be selected. Based on the
selected techniques, one or two equipments for rapidly drying
high-quality color paper prints shall be fabricated.
2.2. Scope. The total effort, as outlined above, will be divided
into two separate but interrelated phases; continuance from the
first phase to the second phase will be dependent on the successful
accomplishment of Phase I. Proposals' solicited at this time will
be restricted to the tasks outlined in Phase I.
2.2.1. Phase I Investigation & Design Analysis. The
contractor must extensively and exhaustively investigate
.all advanced drying techniques that may apply to the problem
of drying color paper print materials matte and glossy.
Emphasis must be placed on feasible solutions directed
toward rapid, automated, high-quality drying'systems. The
techniques must be applicable to a system which will dry
color prints in the best quality manner possible (Ref.
Par 1.2.1.2.). At the conclusion of the investigation
portion of Phase I, the contractor will present to the
Government representative details of recommended techniques
which can be applied to the development of a color print
dryer or dryers. Advantages and disadvantages and ease of
application of each alternate technique will be presented.
Upon concurrence of the recommendations by the Government,
the contractor will proceed to develop laboratory models
or breadboard hardware which will successfully demonstrate
the application of the most appropriate recommended
techniques.
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2.2.2. Phase II 1;gu_j pment Prototype.
ful demonstration o~ Vie' Pased on the success-.
techniques in Phasel, it is presently
proceed to a hardware prototype stage. It would
be desirable to combine both drying requirements into a
single dryer. However, if separate components are proved
necessary to solve the problems of drying color prints matte
and glossy, this alternative will be considered. The
prototype hardware will be suitable for installation and
use in an operational area. More definitive specifications
for prototype equipment will accompany the request for a
proposal for performing this phase of the program.
GENERAL.
3.1. oposal s. Proposals submitted hereunder should be clear,
concise, and limited in content to that information required to
qualify the prospective bidder and demonstrate ability to perform
satisfactorily within the scope of this doc. Information on
ument
existing equipment which may be modified to meet the goals of
this study may be included at the contractor's option.
3.1.1. Delivery.. While it is the wish of the Government
to accomplish the aims of this project as expeditiously as
possible, sufficient time should be allotted for thorough,
and complete accomplishment of the aims set forth herein.
It is envisioned that Phase I will take approximately
eight months. The time span for Phase II will be discussed
upon solicitation of a proposal for performing that portion
of the work.
3.2.. Administration. The Government will retain overall control
of this project. Objectives, costs, priorities, subcontractors
and consultants involved in this program fall within the juris-
diction of the Government and approval must be obtained before
these factors are employed.
3.3. Contract Information. The contractor is expected to provide
competent and cooperative administrative service. 'He will be
vested with certain authority with the guidance of the technical
monitor to control the direction and degree of technical effort
within the bounds of the estimated costs.
3.3.1. Contractor Responsibility. As a
responsibility, the '_tractor will be resppart f
onsiblehforvthell
work performed by all of his subcontractors and consultants.
3.3.2. Technical Representative. The will designate a Technical Representative ntoaauthorizeieer
specific development efforts of the contractor. Such
authorization shall be given in writing in its original
form or in donfirmation of an oral authorization. The
contractor.will accept no other authorization except that
of the Technical Officer or the contracting offs r.
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3.4; Documentation,
.3.4.1. Regular monthly reports and a final report will
be required from the contractor under this program.
3.4.2. All reports will meet the requirements of the
applicable portions of Specification DB 1001 dated
31 August 1966, GENERAL, REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTUAL
DOCUMENTATION.
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COL ti. FILM AND PAPER DRYER JDY Attachment =
SCHEDULE OF TASKS
MONTHS
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DEFINING OF COLOR
DRYING REQUIRE-
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