SUBMARINE ATMOSPHERE STUDIES ABOARD USS SCULPIN,
Abstract
Studies of the organic contaminants in the atmosphere of USS SCULPIN were made during a submerged cruise. Detailed analyses were made of the concentrations of methane, Freon-12, and total hydrocarbons by means of a backflush gas chromatograph of new design. The effectiveness of the CO/H2 burners and main carbon bed as removal agents for organic contaminants was included in the studies. The CO/H2 burners satisfactorily burned organic contaminants at temperatures as low as 500 F. The active carbon in the main filter bed removed the higher hydrocarbons, but was not very effective for the removal of lower hydrocarbons and Freon-12. Based on experimental data obtained on shipboard, it was calculated that the rate of generation of organic vapor contaminants was about 1.5 lbs. per day throughout the cruise. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 27, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0433896
Entities
People
- J. E. Johnson
- M. E. Umstead
- W. D. Smith
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory