Explosion Hazard Classification of Drowning Tank Material from TNT Manufacturing Process.
Abstract
The study was undertaken to establish the explosion hazard classification that should be assigned to the drowning tank material that accumulates in the TNT manufacturing processes used in this country. Nitrobody samples of drowning tank material were obtained from both a batch and a continuous process, analyzed by gas chromotography to characterize them with respect to composition, and tested in a series of explosion hazard evaluation tests in accordance with Technical Bulletin 700-2, 'Explosives Hazard Classification Procedures', 19 May 1967. In addition to the required tests (Detonation, Ignition and Unconfined Burning, Thermal Stability, Impact Sensitivity, and Card Gap) - Water Gap and Detonation Velocity tests were performed. Explosion hazard classifications for the drowning tank material were recommended. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0776958
Entities
People
- Robert Persurance
Organizations
- Picatinny Arsenal