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• Publication Date: August 18, 1961
• Content Type: LETTER

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18 August 1961
25X1A
Dear 25X1A
I received the enclosed report from in today's pouch and am
forwarding it to you for your information. Also attached are some
25X1A memoranda from Lt. Col. which I believe are very pertinent.
We are sending a copy of this report less the pictures to
Very truly yours,
HYCON MFG. COMPANY
25X1A
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To:
From:
25X1C
1 August 1961
Subject: Report of Photographic Labratory Facilities supporting
Detachment H.
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the effectiveness of the
processing capabilities at this Detachment after eight months of operation.
A. PROCESSING CF 9*tt FILM.
25X1A
25X1A 1. Developement of the original negative is accomplished with (3)
EH-6-A continuous processing machines. These three processors are
used to develope all project film and all film from the
Standard reconnaissance squadrons. The machines have Allol 25X1C
modified
to transport thin base film as well as standard base film. The thin
base film tracks reasonably well, but needs constant watching in the
wash and drying stages, as the film has a tendency to track off the
rollers.
2. Un-even tension of the film across the rollers is caused by crowned
rollers. This, it is believed, caused the mal-tracking and also
slight creasing of the film, which remains after the film is dried.
3. Temperature control of the EH-6-A is very difficult tc maintain
during the summer months, as the cooling units so not have a large
enough capacity to maintain 680 F. Developer temperature when the
room temperature reaches 900 to 930 F. The processing room is air-
conditioned, but with 3 to 5 machines operating continuously, the
room temperature surmounts the capability of the air conditioning.
All of the drying cabinets of the processors, are vented and piped
outside of the processing room. This developer temperature varia-
tions make it very difficult to maintain quality control as the
developement time must be varied to keep the gamma within the stan-
dard H & D curve. If the temperature rises during processing,
uneven developement occurs from the head to tail of the roll, which
is very dificult to compensate for accurately.
4. Streaking of the negative occurs in the ueveloper even though the
EH-6-A has a re-circulating system. It is believed that this is
caused by the slow developement time of the thin base film and in-
sufficient algitation of the developer.
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B. 70mm FILM PROCESSING:
1. The 70mm program is operating very satisfactory in both equipment
and personnel. Reliapility is very high and there has been only
minor malfunctions of the Dayton units and these have been correct-
ed with only minor assistance from the Special Equipment section.
Maintenance of the processor, printer and chemical mixing units
has been accomplished regularly and these units are in excellent
condition.
2. Developing temperature of 90? F. is very difficult to maintain due
to the high temperature of the inlet chilled water. Tap water
reaches 86? F. in the summer months and the room temperature reaches
930 F. due to insufficient air conditioning. As the developer
temperature rises, the machine speed must be increased up to 12
25X1A feet per minute to maintain proper gamma. Spare parts for this
equipment in the is at the proper level.
C. CHEMICAL MIX:
1. Equipment consists of one Dayton mixing unit, one 80 ltr. Dayton
mixing tank with pump, four A-1 chemical mixer distributor units,
two with inoperative motors (motor replacements on order). The
Dayton unit is used exclusively for the 70mm processor.
2. The four A-1 mixing units are used to supply the EH-6-A's and A-9
processors through 50 gallon tanks (two for developer and two for
hypo) with pumps and filters for continuous replenishment piped to
the processors.
3. Due to this limited mixing, storage and replenishment system,
only one type of developer can be supplied to all processors at
any given time. Therefore, even though only one EH-6-A is needed
for standard base film (which uses D-19 developer) the remaining
two EH-6-A's can not be utilized for thin base film (which uses
1-D-80 developer) until processing is completed for the standard
base film. Then mixers, tanks and lines must be flushed clean
and 1-D-80 mixed and pumped to processors used to develope the
thin base film.
4. dith an intergrated chemical mixing and replenishment system, all
of the processors could be utilized and greatly facilitate the
processing of both types of film.
Note: Attached 'photo's.
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D. MAINTENANCE: 25X1C
1. Maintenance performed by the has been very sat-
isfactory and shut down time of the equipment has been at a min-
imum. The critical shortage of spare parts which was in effect
during the first month here has been eliminated by parts supplied
by the project. Maintenance records are kept on all equipment and
periodic inspections ano lubrications are conscientiously supported.
E. STORAGE FACILITIES: 25X1C
1. All photographic sensitized material for the entireMMand
this project are stored at this facility in an air conditioned
and humidity controlled area. Average summer temperature 78? F.
Relative humidity 55%.
2. Negative storage for this project is very limited, especially as
one full B mission will utilize approximately eighty 300 foot
spool storage spaces. The present C.A.F. negative storage file
has a limited number of storage spaces remaining.
25X1C
3. Material storage room is inadequate in space and temperature con-
trol for our use. We have on order from project, two 5 ton air
conditioners, one of which is to be used for an additional storage
area for projeci, material and negative storage use only. This
will keep all project material seperate from the normal
supplies. Mel... will start construction of this building
when the air conditioner has been shipped. These air conditioners
have been on order for approximately four months. The one unit
for the storage room can be either 220 volt single phase or 220
volt three phase.
F. PERSONNEL:
25X1A
25X1C 1. The doing the processing are very conscientious
and in the past six month their technical proficiency has improved
remarkably. The original training given by =ltrid his
personnel, has proved to be very effective and with continued
training and experience, the processing capability should
be fully operational in the near future. Keeping in mind that the
processing procedures followed prior to our association with them
was a much different concept.
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2. At present, two complete crews are trained for both 70mm and 9i"
processing and operate 12 hour shifts for 24 hour coverage if need-
ed. 25X1C
3. Number of photo technicians assigned to support project.
"Ype of Technician
Qualified
Training
Total
1.
"B" Processing & Duplicating
8
4
12
2.
"T" Processing & Duplicating
5
0
5
3.
Quality Control
4
1
5
4.
Blow-up
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4
5.
Printing
12
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12
6.
"B" Photo Interpretation
10
2
12
7.
"T" Photo Interpretation
6
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6
B.
Maintenance
4
2
6
Totals
53
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G. EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY:
1. At present the Lab has only one 60 10A power generator to supply
the entire Lab facilities. When the base power fails (which occurs
regularily) only enough emergency power is available to supply
lighting, processors, printers and chemical mixers. But this
unit is not capable of supplying power enough for the air condition-
ing for the Lab or the storage rooms. As the power has been shut
off for as long as three days, this could seriously hamper opera-
tions and film storage.
RECOMMENDATIONS
A. FILM PROCET:I.Z, 9--" AND 70mm:
1. Substituting flat rollers for the crown rollers now in the EH-6-A
machine to eliminate film creasing and improve tracking. Needed
are 3 complete sets of flat rollers plus adequate spares.
2. The addition of a water chilling unit to lower chilling water tem-
perature of the 70mm processing machine and the wash water of the
EH-6-A processor. This unit should be capable of delivering 20
gallons per minute of 680 F. water (70mm, 4 gallons per minute.
Three EH-6-A's, 5 gallons per minute each) 220 volts, 3 phase.
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3. Investigating the possibilities of a nitrogen adgitation system
for the EH-6-A's to elimenate developer streaking.
4.
Additional air conditioning be installed in the processing rooms.
B. CHELIOAL MIXING:
1. The capability of the chemical mixing room is completely inadequate,
particularly if sustained operation of processing both standard
base film and thin base film is needed. It is recommended that
the chemical mixing room be completely re-organized. The present
room be enlarged and sufficient Layton 100 Ltr. tanks and mix units
be installed with pumps, filters, flow meters and valves so that
these tanks can be switched to each machine. This will give com-
plete flexability to the system and maximum utilization of all 25X1C
processing machines. It is believed that the will furnish
additional building space and all labor for Illigallation.
Ventalatton fans should be installed for use when mixing chemicals
to exhaust the chemical dust and various vapors. Floor drains be
installed so that excess water from clean up and spilled chemicals
can be drained.
C. MAINTENANCE:
1. No recommendations on this section now that spare parts are avail-
able and the present maintenance personnel are retained.
D. FMK AND NEGATIVE STORAGE:
1. The five ton air conditioner be expected so that construction can
be started on the new stora-,e facility. This will give the project
adequate storage for all our needs for the near future.
E. PERq0NAEL:
1. Levels of technicians assigned to special projects in the Photo
Lab appears to be adequate for the present operation, but it is
suggested that the over all quality of these technicians be up
graded so that all crews will be of equal professional capability.
At the present time it is felt one crew has most of the most cap-
able men. This could cause serious trouble, during sustained opera-
tions, to the accomplishment of the mission.
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2. Training must be intensified at this time, because as so often
happens, after the first bulk of the basic training has been ac-
complished there is a tendency to let down and a slacking off of
professional discipline. Strict adherence to all operating stand-
ards must be insisted on so that eventually they will become normal
procedures.
F. EMERGENCY POWER:
25X1C
1. That the Air Force, through the MAAG channels, furnish
Photo Lab with a 150 TWA Diesel generator set to replace the present
60 KVA generator.
SUMMATION
25X1C
The interest, cooperation and dedication of all personnel as-
sociated with this project since it's inception, has been most gratifying
to all members of this section. 25X1C
While very high standards of quality have been established, the
personnel have exerted themselves to meet these standards.
While many difficulties have been encountered a great deal of progress
has been accomplished in only eight months. The routine operations have
all been established and there remains only the exceedingly hard task of
High quality and 100% reliability. These will be the most difficult to
attain.
1,1-th the equipment and plant facilities presently available, minimum
capabilities can be atained within the next month. thile these facilities
are rather difficult and inefficient, in soue respecus, they are quite
feasible and should present no serious problems.
It is believed however that with the addition of some equipment (ie:
chemical mixing and negative titling) this processing Lab could be uplifted
to a tactical capability as soon as the eqaipment can be installed.
25X1A
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Tbe present deficiencies ef Photo .Tech Sqdn,
1. NO special "H" film processing machine.
2. Ne special titling kit for "H" film.
3. High water temperature in summer season.
4. 6hartage of chemical mixing unit.
5. lA.re air-conditioned negative storage space is required.
6. kers air-cenditioned and humidity-contrelled supply warehouse
is needed.
7. k.re instrument, technical assistance and training fer the
?411ality Control Section is expected.
S. High temperature in film processing roam when (operating.
9. Ne adequate emergency pewdr plant.
10. shortage of print dryer, if high amount of print is required.
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