Feasibility of Using Non Propagation Walls in an Existing Operating Facility
Abstract
An existing facility has an operating requirement to maintain and refurbish torpedoes. The required explosive weight located inside the facility at any given time is 30,000 lbs. Intraline distance to adjacent ordnance operating facilities limits the maximum credible event in the facility to 15,000 lbs. This paper presents the acceptor loads and non propagation wall design requirements to reduce the event to 15,000 lbs. For the calculated load environment, the expected reactions of the torpedo warheads will be: (1) breakup of the warhead with no reaction, or (2) breakup of the warhead with prompt burning. The torpedo operating facility may be subdivided into two potential explosive sites using a combination of non propagation walls and an inert buffer area. Although the net explosive weight will remain at 30,000 lbs., the maximum credible event will be reduced to 15,000 lbs. and the intraline distance requirements will be satisfied.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA500234
Entities
People
- James E. Tancreto
- Kevin Hager
- Michael. M. Swisdak Jr
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center