Reduced Smoke Propellant Binder Residue as a Fuel Source.
Abstract
With an estimated 8.8 million Ib of reduced smoke propellant targeted for demilitarization, recovery and beneficial reuse of propellant ingredients would reduce or minimize the quantity of waste requiring disposal. Recycling of ammonium perchlorate (AP), the primary propellant ingredient, has been established. Reuse of the Ap-depleted binder residue has been studied on a limited basis; however, only aluminized Class 1.3 propellants have been evaluated. This study identifies and evaluates alternate uses of Class 1.3 reduced smoke (nonaluminized) propellant binder residue, with a focus on use as a fuel or fuel supplement. Researchers characterized HARM, Maverick, and Sidewinder propellants by analytical, physical, and safety evaluations. A survey of combustion processes was also performed to determine reuse markets for binder residue.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA342309
Entities
People
- Kathryn F. Miks
- Richard J. Scholze
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory