line Stems at a dpliar value of approximtely $650,500, Although a control point of SOS relative humidity within the packages was set initially, this has been realized iz only a fen ine stances, One of the major obstacles has been that the dehumidifier units are apperently too emia to handle the requiremsnts of the packages, Although new units were anticipated for the project, used ané sometines poorly rebuilt units were actually furnished, It hes been extremely difficult t obtain spare parte ond replacemats fur the debuntditiers, ; . Another factor involved is the difficulty im obtaining desiccant, Guall quantities were obtained from local Air Force stocks, butrequ sitions ob other sources of supply have not been filled as yeh. Drying the desiccant at frequent intervals has proved of little Velus, Only a small quantity can be handled at one time, and replece- ment necessitates breaking the seal om the packages, The supply is se iimited that there has dees little silica ol% de dried over and cbove the requtzenaats of the packages, oot oo Later advice contained in a letter ‘from ie, Jus suggested tat silica gel aot be used after the dekuntatsiersal fas mn aedia. proper operation, In the ateenee ef securing “eat leve2 of operntioa,* 4: it hes been necessary to contime the use of the silica ged, Some trouble has been shoountered with water seepage through concrete floors and condénsate on the floor of the packages, causing malfunction of the dehumidifiers, This has oocurred in the case of equipment packaged in place, where aluaimim pans were not utilized ander the equipment, BEST AVAILABLE COPY REGRADED pps pee Se n Ie :ae ORDER B8E2C14 on