Minimum Nonpropagation Criteria for Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) facilities for the BLU-97/B Submunition
Abstract
As part of an Army-wide expansion and modernization program, the safe-separation distance for production of BLU-97/B submunitions was studied and determined in a series of tests. The results were used to establish safety criteria for new load, assemble, and pack (LAP) facilities and also existing facilities under renovation. The program to determine the necessary minimum nonpropagation distance was conducted in four phases: Phase 1. Pallets of 16 submunitions separated by a barrier allowing airflow. A distance of 1.54 m (5.0 ft) was established. Phase 2. Pallets of 16 submunitions separated by a solid barrier. A distance of 1.33 m (4.0 ft) was established. Phase 3. Single submunitions separated by a 9.5 cm (3.75 in.) high barrier. A distance of 22.9 cm (9.0 in.) was established. Phase 4. Single submunitions separated by a full height barrier. A distance of 22.9 cm (9.0 in.) was established.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA152131
Entities
People
- William M. Stirrat
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center