Hazards Analysis of Holston Ammonium Nitrate/Nitric Acid Storage and Transfer System

Abstract

A quantitative hazards and risk analysis was conducted on the preliminary design of the proposed ammonium nitrate/nitric acid Transfer facility to be constructed at Holston Army Ammunition Plant. The evaluation of all potential fire and explosion hazards was accomplished through the application of the Hazards Evaluation and Risk Control (HERC) program. Specific recommendations are offered which, when implemented, would reduce overall system risk in a cost effective manner. These recommendations, generally consisting of minor modifications in equipment design and operating procedures, will serve as a useful guide during the subsequent completion of the facility design. Relatively small overall fire and explosion probabilities were determined to exist for the Transfer system, as currently designed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA022868

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  • W. L. Walker

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