Document 108LkDj7vMN4m84Bqnkan9wYE

0ctob or II, 19^1 Hr. Charles Wasserraan kthyl Gasoline Manufacturing Dapt. Box viIslington, Delaware De&r Charlie: Attached hereto is blueprint of a standard drum eductor pipe, modified to effect drum weening by means cf a gasoline spray. This standpipe has been suggested by the Boston Division and has been tried at the Do cony Vacuum Plant at JS. Providence, Rhode Island, and is apparently quite satisfactory. We would appreciate having your comments and reactions on the possible use of this equipment. Naturally the oil companies would be interested duo to the very real time saving it would make possible. Mat Taylor reports that approximately eight seconds is required for the washing cf each drum. Yery truly your3, LBR:vr Lester B. Roberts K 0022423 October 1, 194-1 Hew Standpipe This clatter was discussed with Mr. Ball at Mont auk. From a hygienic point of view we would favor the use of smaller volumes of gasoline than are now used, since less air, saturated with tetraethyl lead vapor will be displaced (present quantity about 9 cubic feet). 3:.nee the Manufacturing Department washes drums quite elaborately prior to repainting and refilling, I can see no 0 ictions from their end, but would suggest that after you have studied this thing, you communicate with Charlie Y/assernan and get his reaction to the introduction of this type of standpipe. Refiners want this equipment for two reasons, first, and principally, it saves a considerable amount of time and secondly, there is a saving in gasoline alloceted to blending. 0022424