ARBO Investigation EOCKL (ARBO-onderzoek EOCKL)

Abstract

This report describes the measurement of harmful emissions from open pit burning and open air detonation of munitions. The emissions were measured with the aid of fixed samplers and mobile samplers connected to the personnel involved in the destruction of munitions. Also samples of the soil nearby the destruction area were taken. Analyses of these samples proved the formation of carcinogenic compounds and heavy metals. Advise was given to perform these destructions only with full protective clothing of the personnel. The destruction of munition better TO be performed in a closed facility to protect the environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA372674

Entities

People

  • F. R. Groeneveld
  • N. H. Van Ham

Organizations

  • Prins Maurits Laboratorium TNO

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Carbon Tetrachloride
  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Detectors
  • Electron Capture
  • Electrons
  • Emission
  • Heavy Metals
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Protective Clothing
  • Research Facilities
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Ultraviolet Detectors

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Environmental Engineering.