Report presenting an investigation in the 19-foot pressure tunnel to determine the nacelle drag, the cowling-air flow, and the propeller characteristics of a model of a high-performance military airplane. The model is fitted with NACA D(sub S)-type engine cowlings and with propellers embodying NACA 16-series airfoil sections. Results regarding the propeller characteristics, drag and cowling-air flow with the propeller removed, the effect of propeller on flow through cowling, and the influence of cooling requirements on airplane performance are provided.

From Introduction: "The purpose of this analysis was to investigate the use of function of intake-manifold temperature and pressure, exhaust back pressure, and engine speed in place of a ventri as a means of measuring engine air consumption and to determine if this function is suitable for automatic mixture control."

The radio-active xenon and iodine evolved during the dissolution of the uranium may present a health hazard within certain areas around the base of the stack through which the dissolver off-gases are discharged. Since the concentration of these elements in the uranium metal is directly proportional to the power of the pile* and is related to decay period of the metal in accordance with their half-lifes, the maximum rate of discharge of these elements from the stack at H.E.W. can be estimated form existing Clinton data. The required wind dilution to reduce the discharging activation to tolerance levels can then be calculated. The time with respect to the start of the metal dissolution at which the maximum rates of discharge will be attained can also be roughly estimated form existing Clinton data. 3 figs., 3 tabs.

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This report consists of a discussion concerning maximum allowable tolerance dose for personnel working in a contaminated area on an 8 hour per day basis. It is a follow up of a telephone conversation between the Medical Superintendent at Hanford Works and Dr. Robert Lash of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 13, 1943. (CBS)

This barely legible document describes the canning process, B area activities, and the 200 area activities.

This barely legible document describes the canning process, autoclave tests, slug weight distributions, and general information on progress in the 100 Area to include: Reactor physics, corrosion, instrument development, plant assistance, slug recovery, outgassing, sniffer tests, statistics, and analytical services.

This document is a letter sent on September 6, 1944. The topic of discussion is the chemical composition of the water in the Columbia River. Tests show the amount of metals, dissolved solids, hardness and turbidity of the water before and after laboratory filtration.

This report details technical activities of the Hanford Engineer Works for the time period of September 1 through September 7, 1944.

This report is a discussion between Dr, Robert Stone of Knoxville, Tennessee and Dr. W.D. Norwood, the Medical Superintendent at HAPO, concerning the health hazards involved from working at HAPO and the maximum exposure to gamma radiation which a worker could be exposed to without receiving adverse irreparable damage. (CBS)

This technical progress letter details activities of the Hanford Engineer Works for the time period of September 8 through September 14, 1944.

Abstract: Experiments on colloid milling and pumping show that uranium trioxide, when carefully dehydrated, can be dispersed in water to form a relatively stable slurry, suitable for a homogeneous slurry pile. At temperatures considerably below those of anticipated pile operation particle size growth occurs attended by increase in settling rate and decrease in viscosity. Theses properties of the slurries may be strongly affected by impurities present as well as by special operating conditions.

Effect of aquadag coating on noise reduction in polyethylene coaxial cable was tested. A satisfactory combination of coaxial cables and connectors interconnecting sources of small ion currents or ionizing impulses with the measuring device is described.

Bi-Pb eutectic and pure Bi penetration of graphites of various densities under 300 degrees C and pressures up to 20 psi was found be of the order of magnitude of 1.0 g/cm(2) and was uniform throughout the graphite. Bi was absorbed less than the eutectic but the oxidation rate of Bi would be prohibitive. There was heavy nitriding in N atmospheres with the Bi and the eutectic.

Report detailing values of x-ray lives and limits for trans-uranic elements. Formulas and methods are detailed throughout the report.

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Report presenting a convenient technical method to evaluate changes in the airfoil characteristics resulting from an extension of the chord at the trailing edge of a propeller blade section. The method determines the change in the angle of zero lift, the ideal angle of attack, and the difference in these angles as a function of the angle and length of the trailing-edge extension.

From Summary: "Tests on the B-34 fin-rudder-tab assembly were performed in the NACA 8-foot high-speed tunnel. Two cases of tab flutter were studied. It was shown conclusively that the frequency of the original or heavy tab was too low and caused coupling with one of the lower bending frequencies. A general conclusion was made that the tab frequency should be considerably higher than the lower modes of the fin-rudder assembly because there is generally a weaker coupling between the tab and the higher mode responses."

Report presenting 10 practical-construction models of sections of helicopter rotor blades tested in the NACA two-dimensional low-turbulence pressure tunnel at atmospheric pressure. Lift, drag, and pitching-moment characteristics of blades representing the present method of construction of the YR-4A helicopter were determined.

Report presenting two low-drag airfoils, the NACA 747A315 and the NACA 747A415, which are designed to have reduced pitching moments about the quarter-chord point and moderately high values of the design lift coefficient and are tested in the tow-dimensional low-turbulence pressure tunnel.

Report presenting a method for predicting from basic airplane characteristics the elevator deflection required to maintain optimum landing attitude. Charts for evaluating the components of the equation for elevator deflection and a comparison of computed and measured values for 15 airplanes are included. The computed deflection is considered the minimum value required to maintain landing attitude due to variations in piloting technique.

Report describing the behavior of the heat meter when it is used in thermal circuits which are under the influence of transient potentials. Three scenarios are considered: a heat meter suddenly placed on a hot surface, a heat meter mounted on the interior surface of the cabin wall of an uninsulated airplane climbing through air of decreasing temperature, and a heat meter mounted on the interior surface of the composite cabin wall of an airplane climbing through air of decreasing temperature.

Report presenting the effect of Reynolds number on the aerodynamic characteristics of a low-drag airfoil section tested under conditions of relatively high stream turbulence. The data are presented as curves of section angle of attack, section profile-drag coefficient, and section pitching-moment coefficient against section lift coefficient for various flap deflections.

Report presenting results of compression tests of six paper-base plastic panels with outward-acting normal pressure. All panels failed by separation of the skin, either from the rib or from the stiffeners. Results regarding the introduction of air pressure and types of failures encountered are provided.