A Study for Creation and Operation of Protected POL Storage Cavities

Abstract

Existing United States Air Force petroleum product storage methods are either susceptible to conventional weapons effects or very expensive to construct. A safer, more economical method of storage is desirable. This report describes a study to determine the feasibility of creating underground cavities in clay type soils for storage of USAF petroleum products. Current underground cavity formation techniques were reviewed and evaluated. Research was conducted on experimental techniques, including chemical deaggregant and hydraulic methods, for creation of underground cavities. Cavity configuration, storage cavity innerliners, and cavity wall sealants were evaluated. Results of this study indicate a hydraulic technique is adaptable to expeditiously creating, in clay soils, storage cavities which meet the needs of the United State Air Force. Petroleum products would be stored within an innerliner placed inside the underground cavity. It is recommended that operational tests, including actual construction of three cavities, be initiated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0887449

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  • Daniel E. Pickett
  • Joe R. White

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Elastic Properties
  • Engineers
  • Explosives
  • Groundwater
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Petroleum
  • Test And Evaluation

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