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T.O.M. Microfilm Reel 231

(Original designation BM-23) U. S. Naval Technical Mission to Japan. (all material in English)

Table of Contents

Report:  Fuel and lubricant technology.                                                                                           Index No. X-38(N)-1

Intelligence targets Japan (DNI) of 4 Sept. 1945, fasc. X-1, targets X-09, X-10, and X-38(N). 

Feb. 1946.  95 p. illus. fold. plan.  (Its Japanese fuels and lubricants – Art. 1.) 

Investigators: G. L. Neely, C. S. Goddin, W. H. Millett, E. R. Dalbey.                                        

Main report.  14 pages.

    Enclosures

(A)   - Itinerary of the Petroleum Team of the U.S. Naval Technical Mission to Japan.  1 page.

(B)    - List of Documents Forwarded Through ATIS to the Washington Document Center.  3 pages.

(C)    - List of Fuel and Lubricant Samples Forwarded to the U.S. Naval Engineering Experiment Station or the Naval   Research Laboratory.  3 pages.

(D)    - List of Japanese Equipment and Catalyst Forwarded to the U.S. Bureau of Mines.  1 page.

(E)     - List of Enclosures to Fuel and Lubricant Reports Submitted by NavTechJap.  13 pages.

(F)     - Description of the First Naval Fuel Depot, OFUNA.  33 pages.

(G)    - Specifications of Fuel and Lubricant for the Japanese Navy.  26 pages.

Report:  Naval research on aviation gasoline.                                                                            Index No. X-38(N)-2

Intelligence targets Japan (DNI) of 4 Sept. 1945, fasc. X-1, targets X-09, X-10, and X-38(N). 

Feb. 1946.  451 p.  illus., diagrs., (part fold.)

(Its Japanese fuels and lubricants – Art. 2) 

Investigators:  G. L. Neely, C. S. Goddin, W. H. Millett, E. R. Dalbey.                                       

Main report.   25 pages.

    Enclosures

A.                  “Summary of Aviation gasoline research at the first Naval Fuel Depot, OFUNA”, prepared (in English) by Engineering Lieutenant-Commander H. Hoshimiya.  5 pages.

B.                   1.    Studies on the Dehydrogenation of n-Butane.  6 pages.

2.        Polymerization of Butanes in the Presence of Phosphoric Acid.  8 pages, but first 2 are missing from microfilm images.

3.        Research on the Production of Iso-Butane.  8 pages.

4.        Synthesis of Isoparaffins (2 parts).  12 pages.

5.        Isomerization of n-Hexane.  8 pages.

6.        Studies on the Isomerization of n-Butane.  8 pages.

7.        Studies on Materials resistant to Chlorine Compounds.  18 pages.

8.        Studies on the Alkylation of Iso-Butane.  22 pages, but first 2 are missing.

9.        Studies on the Desulphurization of Gasoline.  5 pages.

10.     Studies on the Synthesis of Iso-octane from Acetylene.  40 pages.

11.     Synthesis of Butane from Acetylene.  8 pages.

12.     Synthesis of Acetone from Acetylene.  6 pages.

13.     Studies on the Synthesis of Acetaldehyde without the use of Mercury Catalyst.  16 pages.

14.     Studies on the Manufacture of Acetylene from Hydrocarbon Gases by Electric Arc.  10 pages.

15.     Studies on the Separation of Acetylene.  6 pages.

16.     Studies on Hydrocracking of Oils and Tars. 

I.                     Studies on Hydrocracking of High Temperature Coal Tar.  24 pages.

II.                   Studies on Hydrocracking of Low Temperature Coal Tar.  14 pages.

III.                 Studies on Hydrocracking of oha Gas Oil.  8 pages.

IV.                 Studies on Hydrocracking of Omonogawa Gas Oil.  8 pages.

V.                   Studies on Hydrocracking of Sumatra Kerosene.  8 pages.

VI.                 Hydrocracking oha Gas Oil in the Semi-Commercial Hydrogenation Pilot Plant.  6 pages

17.     Studies on the Manufacture of Aviation Gasoline from Soya Bean Oil.  8 pages.

18.     Studies on the Manufacture of Aviation gasoline by High Pressure Hydrocracking of Soya Bean Oil.  6 pages.

19.     Studies on Preparing Fuels from Rubber.  6 pages.

20.     Preparation of n-Heptane and iso-Octane from Standard Fuel.  16 pages.

21.     Studies on Oil Proof Paints.  3 pages.

Section II – Service Tests

22.     Engine tests of Aromatic Hydrocarbons for Aviation Fuel.  4 pages.

23.     Utility Tests of Aromatic fuels (Aircraft Engine Tests).  3 pages.

24.     Studies on the Standardization of Aviation Gasoline in War Time (2 parts).  12 pages.

25.     Utility Tests of Aviation gasoline Outside Specification.  6 pages.

26.     Utility Tests of Aviation Gasoline with Increased Tetra-ethyl Lead Content.  4 pages.

27.     Research on Substitutes for Ethylene Dibromide.  3 pages.

28.     Studies on a Method of Testing the Stability of Ethyl Fluid.  6 pages.

29.     Research on Antidetonants of the Aniline Series.  8 pages.

30.     Research on Antidetonants of the Selenium Series.  6 pages.

31.     Research on Oxygen Compounds as Antidetonants.  4 pages.

32.     Studies on the Influence of Moisture on Octane Value.  10 pages.

33.     Engine test Methods for Aviation Fuels at OFUNA.  14 pages.

34.     Low Temperature and Low Pressure Experimental Laboratory.  11 pages.

35.     Photographic Investigations of Flame Propagation and Detonation in Engine Cylinders.  8 pages.  8 pages.

36.     Engine Detonation Studies by Piezo-electric Indicator.  10 pages.

37.     Flame Propagation in Engine Cylinders Studied by the Inoization Method.  8 pages.

38.     Studies of Slow Oxidation of Hydro-carbons by Absorption Spectra.  18 pages.

C.            List of Japanese Documents Pertaining to Gasoline Reaserch obtained from the First Naval Fuel Depot, OFUNA, and Kyushu Imperial University, FUKUOKA.  (Forwarded through ATIZ to the Washington Document Center).  3 pages.

Report:  Naval research on alcohol fuel.                                                                                          Index No. X-38(N)-3

Intelligence targets Japan (DNI) of 4 Sept. 1945, fasc. X-1, targets X-09, X-10, and X-38(N). 

Feb. 1946.  183 p.  illus., tables, diagrs., (part fold.) 

(Its Japanese fuels and lubricants – Art. 3)

Investigators: G. L. Neely, C. S. Goddin, W. H. Millet, E. R. Dalbey.                                          

Main Report.  14 pages.

    Enclosures

                A.            Summary of the Alcohol Research Program at the First Naval Fuel Depot.  4 pages.

B.            Detailed Japanese Research Reports on the Alcohol Fuel Program at the First Naval Fuel  Depot, OFUNA.

1.     Studies on the Ethanol Fermentation.  7 pages.

2.     Research on Alcohol Fermentation (4 parts).  22 pages.

3.     The Absorption of Inorganic Nutrients in the Alcoholic Fermentation by Yeast.  6 pages.

4.     Studies on the Hydrolysis of Pine Wood.  5 pages.

5.     Studies on the Butanol Fermentation (4 parts).  29 pages.

6.     The Design  of a Simplified Alcohol Distillation Plant.  6 pages.

7.     Synthesis of Methanol (2 parts).  17 pages.

8.     Studies on the Production of Higher Alcohols from Cracked Petroleum Gases.  9 pages.

9.     Studies on Ethyl Alcohol (2 parts).  10 pages.

10.   Synthesis of Butanol from Water Gas.  4 pages.

11.   Engine Tests of Alcohols as Aviation Fuel (2 parts).  9 pages.

12.   Studies on the Utilization of Alcohol for Aviation Fuel.  4 pages.

13.   The Spectroscope Investigation of the Mechanism of the Combustion of Alcohol.  4 pages

14.   Studies on Corrosive Properties of Alcohol Fuels.  3 pages.

15.   Studies on the Prevention of Corrosion of magnesium and Magnesium Alloy by Methanol.  9 pages.

16.   Studies on Alcohol-proof Paint.  3 pages.

17.   Alcohol Fuel Utility Test as Aero-engine Fuel.  6 pages.

C.                   Report on Kyushu Regional Fuel Department Alcohol Plant SHIMABARA, Kyushu.  4 pages.

D.                  List of Japanese research Reports Pertaining to Alcohols from the First naval Fuel Depot, OFUNA, Forwarded Through ATIS to the Washington Document Center.  3 pages.

Report:  Pine root oil program.                                                                                                           Index No. X-38(N)-4

Intelligence targets Japan (DNI) of Sept. 945, fasc. X-1, targets X-09, X-10, and X-38(N). 

Feb. 1946.  204 p. illus., tables, diagrs., (part fold.). 

(Its Japanese fuels and lubricants – Art. 4.) 

Investigators:  G. L. Neely, C. S. Goddin, W. H. Millet, E. R. Dalbey.                                         

Main Report.  14 pages.

    Enclosures

A.            Summary of the Pine Root Oil Research Program at the First Naval Fuel Depot, OFUNA.  15 pages.

B.            Detailed Japanese Research Reports on the Pine Root Oil Program at the First Naval Fuel Depot, OFUNA.

1.     Design Studies of Carbonization Apparatus for Pine Roots.  13 pages.

2.     Studies on the Carbonization of Rosin.  13 pages.

3.     Studies on the Catalytic Reforming of Pine Root Oil.  6 pages, but text is missing.

4.     Design Studies on the Simplified Treating Process for Pine Root Oil.  14 pages.

5.     Pilot Plant Catalytic Cracking Studies on Sumatra Kerosene and Pine Root Oil.  14 pages.

6.     Design of Catalytic Cracking Plant for Pine Root Oil.  15 pages.

7.     Studies on the Manufacturing of Aviation Gasoline by High Pressure Hydrocracking of Pine Root Oil.  9 pages.

                        8.     Studies on the Manufacturing of Aviation Gasoline by High Pressure Hydrocracking of Pine Rosin.  5 pages.

9.     Studies on the Composition of Pyroligneous Liquor and its Uses.  6 pages.

10.   Engine Test of Aviation Gasoline Produced from Untreated Pine Root Oil.  5 pages.

11.   Utility Test of Oine Root Oil.  4 pages.

C.            Translation of Pamphlet entitled “Pine Root Oils” published by the First Naval Fuel Depot, 30 January 1945.  50 pages.

D.            Report on Mitsubishi Resin Oil Factory, SHIMBARA, Kyushu.  7 pages.

E.                   List of Japanese Documents Pertaining to Pine Root Oil.  (Forwarded through ATIS to Washington Document Center.)  2 pages.

F.                   Experiments on Combustion of Pine Oil in Turbine Rockets.  13 pages.

Report:  Research on rocket fuels of the hydrogen peroxide-hydrazine type.                           Index No. X-38(N)-5

Intelligence targets Japan (DNI) of 4 Sept. 1945, fasc. X-1, targets X-09, X-10, and X-38(N). 

Feb. 114 p.  illus., tables, diagrs., (part fold.).

(Its Japanese fuels and lubricants – Art. 5.)

Investigators: G. L. Neely, C. S. Goddin, W. H. Millet, E. R. Dalbey.                                          

                Main Report.  10 pages.

    Enclosures

                A.            “Summary of the Rocket Fuel research Program at the first Naval Fuel Depot”.  6 pages.

                B.            Detailed Japanese Research Reports on the Rocket Fuel Program, at the First Naval Fuel Depot.

1.     Studies on the Synthesis of (NH₄)₂S₂0₈ by PbO₂ Anode.  14 pages.

2.     Studies on Materials for Anti-Corrosive Tubes for Producing Hydrogena Peroxide by Hydrolysis of Ammonium Persulfate.  8 pages.

3.     Studies on the Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide from Water Vapor by Electric Discharge Method.  5 pages.

4.     Studies on the Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide from a Hydrogen-Oxygen Mixture by Electric Arc Discharge.  9 pages.

5.     Research on Organic Stabilizers for Hydrogen Peroxide.  8 pages.

6.     Studies on Metallic Materials for Manufacturing, Storing, and Transporting of Hydrogen Peroxide Solutions.  10 pages.

7.     The Design and Operation of Hydrogen Peroxide Concentration Plants at the first Naval Fuel Depot.  14 pages. 

8.     Synthesis of Hydrazine.  10 pages.

9.     Synthesis of Hydrazine from Urea.  8 pages.

10.   Studies on the Combustion of Hydrogen Peroxide and Hydrazine-Hydrate.  12 pages.