Development of an Agile, Novel Expeditionary Battlefield Manufacturing Plant using Recycled and Reclaimed Thermoplastic Materials

Abstract

The technical objective of this project was to conduct applied research and advanced development leading to an innovative, mobile, agile manufacturingplant for onsite fabrication of products at forward operating bases (FOB) using recycled Polyethyelene Terephthalate (rPET bottles) that would be usefulto the soldier on the battlefield thereby enhancing DoD Mission Effectiveness USARCENT analysis of waste plastics at FOB estimated up to 0.5 lbs/person/day of rPET is generated; a 2000-person base will generate up to 1000 lbs/day; largest component of plastics waste.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 2023
Accession Number
AD1226176

Entities

People

  • Prabhat Krishnaswamy
  • Richard Heggs

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Readers

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.