Analysis of SGF2 Smoke Pot Oil and Recommendation for Reuse
Abstract
As part of the Army's on-going effort to implement resource recovery and reuse (R(exp 3)) during the demilitarization of obsolete and unserviceable conventional ammunition, an effort was undertaken to characterize and recommend uses for SGF2 oil currently in storage at various locations, either in smoke pot munitions or in separate containers. Samples of oil were extracted from smoke pot munitions and containers stored at three Army Depots. The oil was then subjected to a battery of tests in order to characterize it, determine its type and quality, and, based on this information, ascertain potential uses for it as a recycled material. Twenty-three oil samples were obtained, which formed the basis for this study: 22 from various smoke pot munitions and one from a 55-gal drum of bulk material. Tests preformed included density, kinematic viscosity, percentage water, water and sediment, heat of combustion, distillation range, flash point, trace metals, and ash. The oil was found to be highly refined, clean, and consistent, and similar to Number 4 boiler oil in weight and other physical properties, although it was recommended that the oil be filtered to remove water and sediment prior to reuse. Removal of the oil from the larger of the two smoke pot munition types sampled (AN-M7) and the 55-gal. drum was easy. Removal of the oil from the smaller grenade-like munition (MS) was extremely difficult. A cost effective, efficient process for removal of oil from each munition/container type must be developed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA401779
Entities
People
- Thomas P. Deangelis