Accession Number:

ADA114076

Title:

Insulation of Nitrocellulose Boiling Tubs at Radford Army Ammunition Plant

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jul 1979-Aug 1981

Corporate Author:

HERCULES INC RADFORD VA

Personal Author(s):

• Johnson, Charles H.

Report Date:

1982-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

The sidewall of a stainless steel nitrocellulose NC boiling tub was thermally insulated with a 2-inch-thick layer of Foamglas. Evaluation of steam usage was conducted and an energy saving of 155.8 kg steam per hour per tub was realized. No adverse effects on KC properties were detected due to boiling tub insulation. The design criteria information for insulating other NC boiling tubs was established.

Descriptors:

• *NITROCELLULOSE
• *THERMAL INSULATION
• ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
• MANUFACTURING
• STAINLESS STEEL
• PURIFICATION
• BOILING
• MUNITIONS INDUSTRY
• STEAM
• ENERGY CONSERVATION

Subject Categories:

• Miscellaneous Materials
• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE