DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION OF A 50-GPM OPTIMUM LIGHTWEIGHT FILTER/ SEPARATOR

Abstract

The report covers design, development, test, and evaluation of a 50- gpm optimum, lightweight filter/separator for primary application with 50-gpm standard Military bulk transfer pumps. A preliminary design was prepared, and a contract was awarded for fabrication of a prototype model. Test and evaluation of this unit indicated the preliminary design was satisfactory. Therefore, six developmental test models were procured and subjected to the comprehensive evaluations necessary to determine conformance to the water- and solids-removal performance requirements of Military Specification MIL-F-8901A. In addition, rail impact and rough handling tests were conducted. The report concludes: (1) The 50-gpm optimum, lightweight filter/separator, when tested under conditions specified in MIL-F-8901A, meets all established waterand solids-removal performance requirements. (2) All requirements of the Small Development Requirement (SDR) are met except the requirement for incorporation of the 'Go-No Go' gage device. (3) The filter/separator, without further modification, is suitable for integrated engineering and service tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0631702

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  • George A. Gariepy

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  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

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  • Abstracts
  • Commercial Equipment
  • Contracts
  • Decontamination
  • Design Criteria
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Filters
  • Filtration
  • Impact Tests
  • Materials
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Procurement
  • Separators
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

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