Laboratory Research on the Incineration of Mustard
Abstract
On the basis of laboratory investigations made on two all-glass incinerators operating at 800C (1472F), it was found experimentally that a mustard destruction efficiency of better than 99.9994% can be assured. The level cited for efficiency is limited only by the relatively small amount of mustard burned (up to 13.1 gm/experiment) as reflected in the sensitivity threshold for mustard detection. Air flows tested represented oxygen supply to oxygen demand ratios of 1.13 to 9.94. The 1.13 ratio was sufficient for complete combustion. Experimental residence time of mustard at furnace temperature ranged from 0.14 to 2.22 sec. Scrubber tests under direct absorption conditions showed that sodium hydroxide and sodium bicarbonate allowed collection efficiencies of 99%+ of the hydrogen chloride and 95%+ of the sulfur oxides. Chemical analysis of scrubber salt composition and subjective odor tests versus pH, indicated that absence of odor can be assured from hot salt solution or dry salt, if the scrubber system is maintained above pH 7.5
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0750372
Entities
People
- Paul M. Davis
- Samuel Sass