Development Trends in the Incineration of Waste Explosives and Propellants

Abstract

A review of developments in explosive and propellant waste incineration processes is presented which includes a vertical induced draft system, rotary kiln concept, Simplified Incineration Technique for Pollution Abatement (SITPA) I and II, wet air oxidation and the principles of fluidized bed incineration. The advantages and disadvantages of each concept are briefly discussed including efficiency, relative costs, environment effects, flexibility of operation, and safety aspects. The design background and current status of the pilot plant development at Picatinny Arsenal of the fluidized bed system is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA024513

Entities

People

  • Irving Forsten
  • Joseph S. Santos
  • Robert Scola

Organizations

  • Picatinny Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pollution
  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Beds (Process Engineering)
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Combustion Products
  • Construction
  • Exhaust Gases
  • Explosives
  • Industrial Plants
  • Liquids
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Oxidation
  • Pilot Plants
  • Propellants

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.