Database Assessment of Pollution Control in the Military Explosives and Propellants Production Industry.
Abstract
A database on the current and proposed methods of pollution abatement in the munition production industry is presented. Information on current pollution status and waste treatment methods for the Army ammunition plants (AAPs) is also presented. Section 2 of this document deals with the physical and chemical properties of selected explosives, by-products, and related materials. Section 3 deals with the manufacture of the specific munitions. A scenario is presented in Section 4 to show the interaction among different agencies involved in the pollution abatement program. Actual and potential air pollution, water pollution, and solid wastes from the AAPs are covered in Sections 5 through 7. The current pollution and pollution abatement status of the various AAPs is discussed in Section 8. Modernization, waste management, monitoring programs, and regulatory aspects are the respective subject matter of Sections 9 through 12. Data gaps and research needs identified as a result of literature analysis are discussed throughout the document. The general term TNT is used in this document to imply the specific isomer, alpha-trinitrotoluene. Keywords: munitions waste products; nitroglycerin; nitrocellulose.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA165853
Entities
People
- Bimal C. Pal
- Michael G. Ryon
Organizations
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory