Safety Analysis of X4 Multi-Tooled Iowa Detonator Loader
Abstract
A safety analysis has been performed on the X4 multi-tooled Iowa detonator loader. The operations, equipment and personnel hazards were considered. The loader is a press loading and assembly machine, designed to load and assemble four detonators simultaneously using NOL-130, lead azide, and RDX explosives. Potential hazards were identified and recommendations were made for reducing the probability of fire or explosion and for reducing the severity of an incident should one occur. Accident expectancies were established and compared with goals set forth in DRCPM-PBM Memorandum 385-3. Additional tests and analyses were recommended where warranted.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA092416
Entities
People
- J. H. Agosti
- R. G. Hunt
- R. W. Courtney
- W. L. Easterling