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By Title and Brief Abstract Box II

T.O.M. Reel 190

 

Item No.

 

1.                  Calculations and construction of High Pressure Synthesis Reaction Chambers with  Cooling system Similar to Steam Boilers.

A 46-page report by Dr. Wirth, Leuna Works, July 27, 1944, including description of apparatus, photographs, curves, calculations, operating conditions of the experiments, and literature references. A study of heat transfers from catalysts such as are used in the synthesis of methanol.  Frames 23517-23564.

 

2.                  Calculations and Estimates of a reaction chamber for catalytic exothermic and endothermic reactions which take place within narrow temperature ranges.

A 29-page report by Dr. Wirth, Leuna Works, July 4, 1942, including photographs of reaction tubes, flow diagrams, data curves, and formulas. Gives details of apparatus, location of catalyst, and comparisons of several processes.  Frames 23565-23595.

 

3.                  Graphical illustration of the mixed gas recoverable from oxygen, steam, and carbon. (Incorporated into the Appendix of the Navy Technical Report on Partial Combustion of Methane).  Frame 23596 (title page only).

 

4.                  Report on the Catalytic Cracking Pilot Plant building Me 56 at Leuna Works (Ammoniak Werk Merseberg – I.G. Farben).

A 17-page report by Dr. Pobloth describes the pilot plant for production of Benzin from middle oil by catalytic cracking in gaseous phase over a solid catalyst. Includes photographs of reactors and other equipment, and flow diagrams of process.  Frames 23597-23619.

 

5.                  Experiments and theory of regeneration of catalysts used in the Schleus catalytic cracking processes.

A 33-page report by Dr. Otto, Leuna Works, August 1, 1943, 20 data curves, and 10 figures showing apparatus.  Frames 23620-23682.

 

6.                  Reaction velocity of CO in Brown oxide (iron oxide) contact at high pressures.

(Incorporated into the Appendix of the Navy Technical Report on Gas Purification).  Frame 23683 (title page only).

 

7.                  Determination of the heat of evaporation of inorganic and organic materials.

4-pages and 2 graphs from Leuna Works, April 2, 1942 (Signature illegible).  Frames 23684-23691.  Text mostly illegible – figures OK.

 

8.                  Steam consumption of pressure conversion.

   A 10-page report plus 14 figures of flow sheets and data curves by Dr. Sabel of Leuna Works, December 14, 1940, discussing the savings in steam of conversion at 26 atm in contrast to one at atmospheric pressure in respect of operating yields and theoretical considerations.  Frames 23692-23716.

 

9A       Thermal Pumps.

                 Three reports entitled, “A thermal pump with good technical efficiency” (4 pages) April 5, 1944; “Thermal Pumps” (4 pages and 8 figures of apparatus and data curves) April 1, 1943; and “Efficiency of thermal pumps in rectification” (8 pages and 11 figures of apparatus and data curves), March 15, 1943. Ammoniakwerke Merseburg, Leuna Works.  Frames 23738-23769.

 

9B       Heating Problems in the sump phase with special consideration to thermal pumps.

    A 13-page report and 20 figures of apparatus, flow diagrams, and data curves, March 22, 1944. I.G. Farbenindustrie, Ludwigshafen.  Frames 23717-23737.

 

10.              Experiments to determine the amount of packing in high-pressure ovens.

A 19-page report by Dr. Amon of Ammoniakwerke Merseburg, December 15, 1933, covering research on gas liquid volumes in tubes. Includes numerous graphs and drawings of apparatus.  Frames 23770-23806.

 

11.              The present status of research work on distillation and rectification at Bitterfeld.

A 21-page report and 18 drawings of apparatus, I.G. Farbenindustie, April 1942. (Signature illegible).  Frame 23807-23846.

 

12.              Investigations on pressure drop and load limit in trays of rectification columns.

12 pages and 16 figures of apparatus, flow diagrams, and data curves.  Frames 23847-23903.

 

13.              Results of experiments on measurement of liquid distribution in columns packed with Raschig rings.

9 pages, 7 tables, and 6 data curves. Ammonikwerke Merseburg, Feb. 13, 1939.  Frames 23904-23930.

 

14.              Further investigations on the trays for the N-1-butane column.

2-page report on results of investigation, photographs of apparatus, and one curve on pressure loss.  Frames 23931-23934.

 

15.              Azeatropic distillation.

9-page report and six drawings and data curves, by Dr. U. Weber. Report not dated but the drawings are dated January, 1944. Buna-Werke G.m.b.H.  Frames 23935-23948.

 

16.              Results of experiments on the Firma Borsig Distillation column.

     13-pages of description of apparatus and process, photographs of apparatus, and data curves. Dr. Wirth Leuna Works, October 15, 1941. (2 copies of report).  Frames 23949-23970, 23981-23992.

17.              Results of experiments on two 400-mm n-1-butane columns of alkylation apparatus made for Heckmann & Langin G.m.b.H.

     2-pages and 1 curve, Leuna Works, October 9, 1942.  Frames 23993-23995.

 

18.              Development of a tray for flow of large amounts of liquid.

A 34-page report by Dr. Wirth of Leuna Works, January 19, 1942, including description of experiments, photographs of apparatus, and data curves. (2 copies of report).  Frames 23996-24068.

 

19.              Calculation of pressure loss in bubble-cap trays.

41-page report by Dr. Sigwart including numerous curves.  December 29, 1938.  Frames 24069-24107.

 

20.              Efficiency of thermal pumps in rectification.

8-pages of theory and description of a plant for the recovery of propylene from mixtures of propylene and propane; and 8-pages of data curves. Dr. Orlicek, Leuna Works, March 15, 1943.  Frames 24108-24124.

 

21.              Report on the efficiency of the “Bitterfelder” rectification column in comparison to other columns.

A 16-page report including data curves, and photographs of apparatus, by Dr. Eberhardt, February 1944.  Frames 24125-24142.

 

22.              The influence of the direction of flow and the separation of liquid on column trays.

A 29-page paper including discussions of several processes, photographs of apparatus, flow diagrams, and data curves, presented by Dr. Rocke at the meeting of superintendents at Bitterfeld on April 28, 1941.  Frames 24143-24172.

 

23.              Investigations and operation of condensers.

A 24-page report by Dr. Wirth, Leuna Works, January 24, 1942, including photographs showing condition of apparatus after several months’ operation.  Frames 24173-24199.

 

24.              Duplicate copy of Item No. 12 above.  Frames 24200.

 

25.              Abstract of a report by Dr. Sigwart on pressure loss in bubble cap trays.

     3-pages including 2 curves.  Frames 24201-24204.

 

26.              Report on tests on bubble cap trays of rectification columns.

14-pages including description of experiments, drawings illustrating the apparatus, and data curves.  Frames 24205-24218.

 

27.              The use of a waste gas turbine for production of heat in the central German bituminous coal district.

A 32-page report by Dr. Fri., Leuna Works, November 18, 1943, including description of process and flow diagrams.  Frame 24219-24251.

28.              Investigations on Fischer-Tropsch synthesis with cobalt and nickel precipitated catalysts in Laboratory Merseburg. No. 2.

A 40-page report by Dr. Zerrweck, Leuna Works, September 12, 1939, covering reports of laboratory experiments on Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Includes an appendix of numerous curves and tables.  Frames 24252-24348.

 

29.              Report of experiments on recycling the tail gas in gasoline synthesis. March 13 to April 24, 1939.

A 13-page report including tables and flow diagrams. Not signed.   Frames 24349-24361.

 

30.              Flow diagram of the motor fuel plant of Hoesch-Benzin G.m.b.H. at Dortmund. May 23, 1945.  Frames 24362.

 

31.              Flow diagram of a hydrocarbon synthesis plant. M 3369-1. Ammoniakwerke Merseburg, May 30, 1940.  Frames 24363.

 

32.              Flow diagram of the I.G. process for catalytic polymerization of Fischer “Gasol” (C2H4 + C3H6 + C4H8 + C2H6 + C3H8 + C4H10).  Frame 24364.

 

33.              Three Photostatic copies of a flow diagram of the Fischer-Tropsch process for production of gasoline from CO and H2. Undated and unidentified.  Frame 24365-24367.

 

34.              Flow sheet of Example No. 1 for a process for recovery of pure aromatic hydrocarbons from gas mixtures. 0/1401. October 10, 1943. Ammoniakwerke Merseburg.  Frame 24368.

 

35A.    Flow sheet of a proposed “Brux” pressure converter according to tests made at Oppau. M 3013-6. June 29, 1939.  Frame 24369. 

 

35B.    Flow sheet of a hydrocarbon synthesis plant M 3328-7. May 5, 1940. (Unlabeled).  Frame 24370.

 

36.              Eight evaluations and one complete report on the pilot plant experiment No. R.A.V. for the year 1943. Includes operating conditions, apparatus, (I.G.) catalyst, volume of gas treated, analysis of initial gas and synthesis gas, production figures of finished products, conversion yields, and analyses of finished product.  Frames 24371-24384.

 

37.              General arrangement of a Fischer-Tropsch plant. Lurgi Gesell. DS-18. Undated.  Frame 24385.

 

38A.    Table of amounts of oven gas, water gas, synthesis gas, residue gas, and city gas produced in 24 hours, as well as analyses of each gas. May 30, 1945. No identification as to location.  Frames 24386-24387.

38B.    Flow diagram showing production figures and process for recovering toluene and benzene from “Witol” by dealkylation. Ammoniakwerke Merseburg, January 14, 1943.  Frame 24388.

 

39.              Flow sheet of an experimental plant for continuous azeatropic distillation light oil extract with methanol, M 5250-16, May 18, 1943. Ammoniakwerke Merseburg.  Frame 24389.

 

40.              References to discussions at a conference at Ludwigshafen in November 1938 on the status of hydrocarbon synthesis. 18-pages including tables, curves, flow diagrams, comparison of various processes, and a plan layout showing the location of various buildings at Merseburg.  Frames 24390-24407.

 

  1. Drawings comparing eight processes for production of synthesis gas (H2:CO = 1:2). ODS/567, Lurgi Gesell fur Warmetechnik m.b.H. Gives brief flow sheet, gas analyses, amounts of primary products used, production figures for synthesis gas, and construction costs of plants.
  2. Detailed drawing of item 9480, contact oven tube. Order No. 129575. Drawing 2JZ 66578. Undated.
  3. A 2-page memorandum brief listing the subjects to be discussed at a meeting with Ruhrchemie on January 4, 1939 on Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Three sketches included (1 flow diagram and 2 piping diagrams of oven). Leuna Works, January 2, 1939.
  4. Report on Leuna Werke’s hydrocarbon synthesis experiment at Ludwigshafen on November 3, 1938. A 4-page report by Dr. Sabel, Leuna Works, November 10, 1938 describing conditions of experiment and products obtained.
  5. German translation of a report by Standard on the economy of the Fischer process, of February 8, 1939. 10 pages & 6 tables.
  6. Flow diagram of a Lurgi medium pressure process for synthesis of hydrocarbons. 20 atm. Pressure. Includes production figures, operating conditions, gas analyses, and composition of liquid products.
  7. Memorandum on investment and operating cost for Fischer pilot unit studies at Baton Rouge, and synthesis gas regenerator studies at Baton Rouge. 7-page memorandum by W.G. Scharmann of October 5, 1939. In English.
  8. German translation of a report by standard of February 9, 1939 on Examination of the Investigation by M.W. Kellog on the Fischer Process. 19 pages including tables and flow diagrams.
  9. Papers given at a meeting at Ludwigshafen in November 1938 on synthesis of hydrocarbons and production of synthesis gas. Includes 11 papers, 39 pages, & flow diagrams of plants at Holten (Two copies of report). The subjects covered are:

1.      Details of the process and results obtained with different catalysts.

2.      Removal of organix sulfur from synthesis gas.

3.      Manufacture and regeneration of catalysts.

4.      Laboratory experiments on various catalysts.

5.      Description of Winkler and Kellogg processes.

6.      Cracking hydrogenation residue gas in Cowper stoves.

7.      Methane cracking.

50A                 Pocket handbook of processes, equipment layout, flow diagrams, and building layouts of the Ammoniakwerke Merseburg, Magdeburg. Building 57 and building 1 to 17 as follows:

                              Page

1          Bldg. 57          Char storage. Plan layout

2          Bldg. 57          Flow diagram

                                    3-4       Bldg. 57          List of equipment

                                    5          Bldg. 1            Oxygen plant. Plan layout

                                    6-8       Bldg. 1            List of equipment

                                    9          Bldg. 2            Oxygen gas tank

                                    10        Bldg. 3            Winkler water gas plant

                                    11        Bldg. 3            Flow diagram of Winkler plant.

12        Bldg. 3            Flow diagram of the feed water treatment                and evaporation plant.

13-17   Bldg. 3            Equipment

18        Bldg. 4            Water gas receiver

19        Bldg. 6            Desulfurization of water gas.

20        Bldg. 6            Cross-section through desulfurization                                  plant.

                                    21-22   Bldg. 6            List of equipment

                                    23        Bldg. 7            Hydrogen Contact Plant

                                    24-26   Bldg. 7            List of equipment

                                    27        Bldg. 8            Contact gas receiver

                                    28        Bldg. 9            Gas compressors; CO & CO2 purification

                                    29        Bldg. 9            CO purification

                                    30-34   Bldg. 9            List of equipment

                                    35        Bldg. 9            Ammonia recovery

                                    36        Bldg. 10          CO2 receiver

                                    37        Bldg. 11          Gas circulation pumps & compressors

                                    38-42   Bldg. 11          List of equipment

                                    43        Bldg. 11a        Contact mixing plant & oil regeneration                                                                              plan layout.

                                    44        Bldg. 11a        Wash oil regeneration (vacuum plant)                                                                                  flow diagram.

                                    45        Bldg. 11a        Flow diagram of contact mixing.

                                    46        Bldg. 11a        Flow diagram of high pressure recycle gas                                                              Tar – and benzine-phase.

                                    47-50   Bldg. 11a        List of equipment

                                    51        Bldg. 11b        Plan layout. Plants for expansion &                                                                          freeing from slime.

                                    52        Bldg. 11b        Flow diagram.

                                    53        Bldg. 11b        List of equipment.

                                    54        Bldg. 12          Alkazid plant.

                                    54        Bldg. 13          Claus plant

                                    54        Bldg. 51          Blowers

                                    55        Bldg. 12          Flow diagram of the Alkazid plant

                                    56-57   Bldg. 12          List of equipment for Alkazid plant.

                                    58        Bldg. 13          Flow diagram of Claus plant

                                    58        Bldg. 51          Flow diagram of blowers

                                    59        Bldg. 14          Hydrogen sulfide gas receiver

                                    60        Bldg. 15          Phenol water – Purification &                                                                                               dephenolization plant.

                                    61        Bldg. 16          Tar extractors. Plan layout

                                    62        Bldg. 16          Tar extractors. Flow diagram

                                    63        Bldg. 16          Tar extractors oil plant

                                    64-66   Bldg. 16          List of equipment

                                    67        Bldg. 17          Tar storage tanks.

                                    68-69   Bldg. 17          List of equipment

50B                 Pocket handbook of processes, equipment layout, flow diagrams, and building layouts of the Ammoniakwerke Merseburg, Buildings 18-56. Magdeburg as follows:

                              Page    Bldg.

                              1          18-19   Bldg. Plan layout of the benzene chamber (Bldg.                             19) and Sump chamber (Bldg. 18)

                              1a        18        Equipment layout

                              2          18        Flow diagram of tar chamber.

                              3-4       18        List of equipment

                              4-5       19        Equipment layout

                              6          19        Flow diagram of Benzin chamber.

                              7-8       19        List of equipment.

                              9          20-22   Intermediate storage tank.

                              10        20-22   Suction pipes. Intermediate storage tanks.

                              11        20-22   Pressure lines.

                              12        20-22   Plan layout

                              13        20-22   List of equipment

                              14        21        Plan layout – Pumps

                              15        21a      Gas scrubber – Flow diagram

                              16        21a      Gas scrubber – Flow diagram

                              17-19   21        List of equipment

                              20        23        Plant A – Flow Diagram

                              21        23        Plant B – Flow Diagram

                              22        23        Plant B2 – Flow Diagram

                              23-27   23        List of equipment

                              28        25        Fuel gas plant. Plan layout

                              29-31   25        List of equipment

                              32        26        Hydrogenation gas tank

                              33        27        Producer gas tank

                              34        28        Benzin scrubber – Plan layout

                              35        28        Benzin scrubber – Flow diagram

                              36-37   28        List of equipment

                              38        31-33   Storage tanks for benzine and fuel gas to be sold

                              39        31&33 List of equipment

                              40        32        Pump house, storage tanks

                              41-42   32        List of equipment

                              43        36        Nitrogen tank

                              44        38        Hydrogenation gas tank & list of equipment

                              45        39        List of equipment – Benzin waste station

                              46        45        Gas Tank

                              47        51        Pump house – Claus plant – List of equipment

                              48        54        Crude water pump house

                              49        54        Plan layout

                              50        54        List of equipment

                              51        55        Water filter plant. Plan layout

                              52        55        Water filter plant. Flow diagram

                              53        55        List of equipment

                              54        56        Collecting and settling basins. Plan layout

                              54a      56        List of equipment

                              55        56        Piping diagram

                              56        56        High and low pressure steam lines

                              57        56        Phenol water lines

                              58        56        Pure condensate lines

                              59        56        Compressed air lines

                              60        56        Hydrogenation gas lines

                              61        56        Nitrogen lines

                              62        56        Liquor distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAVY DEPARTMENT

Bureau of Ships

Washington 25, D.C.

7 November 1945

Subj: Microfilm of German Technical Documents – Introductory Statement for

 

  1. During the course of its field trips to examine German synthetic oil plants and to interrogate German technical personnel, the members of the Oil Team of the U.S. Naval Technical Mission in Europe obtained a number of technical documents for examination. Some of these documents were directly related to certain subjects in which immediate reports were desired and were incorporated in Technical Reports as microfilm appendices. Other documents, while probably of equal technical value were, due to limitations of time and translation facilities, saved for more detail study and examination. These latter documents have been indexed and microfilmed by the Bureau of Ships to preserve the technical information therein for future use and to make possible the dissemination necessary to give each activity an opportunity to study the particular topics of interest to it.
  2. There follows an index to one box of these documents, and a microfilm of the original documents in the same sequence that they appear in the index. The box number is for convenience only. The contents of this film are not to be taken as a complete record of the information obtained on any subject nor have they been grouped by topic.
  3. The Bureau of Ships Research Branch would appreciate receiving a copy of any translations that may be these data in order to complete its technical files.

Signed

T.A. Solberg

By direction of

Chief of Bureau