Ordnance Deformer Engineering Tests
Abstract
The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division (SOSAC-DEV), was tasked by Headquarters, Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (ODCSLOG), to conduct engineering tests on CP Manufacturing, Inc., OD5000 Ordnance Deformers and Bouldin & Lawson, Rotary Drum Ordnance Deformers that are being utilized in the demilitarization of spent ammunition brass cartridges. The objective of this evaluation was to identify any safety hazards that may be present when live ammunition is inadvertently processed using these deformers. As tested, the only direct evidence of any safety hazard was excessively high noise levels when live ammunition was detonated inside the deforming chambers. However, there were numerous potential safety hazards when live ammunition was not detonated and contents accumulated in the exhaust containment vessels. Notably, neither unit was constructed with explosion-proof motors and will potentially be operated in the proximity of explosives materiel, which could result in severe potential safety hazards to operating personnel.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA386781
Entities
People
- Willian R. Meyer
Organizations
- Defense Ammunition Center