Apollo, First Commercial Explosives Waste Incinerator in the U.S. - Status and Capability
Abstract
Construction is nearing completion on the first commercial explosives waste incinerator in the U.S. designed specifically for incineration of explosives materials and items. Upon completion in September 1994, it will undergo commissioning and shakedown testing prior to trial burn testing and startup of commercial operations. The project, designated "Apollo", is being built by ICI Explosives Environmental Company, on the ICI Explosives USA plant in Joplin, Missouri. This paper presents information on the Apollo incinerator design, the project status, and the capabilities of the incinerator to burn a broad spectrum of explosive and reactive wastes, i.e., bulk pyrotechnics, explosives, and propellants (PEP), explosive devices containing a wide variety and quantity of PEP. The Apollo incinerator is based on the rotary kiln technology used successfully by the U.S. Army for many years to incinerate ammunition and explosives, but incorporates many enhancements to improve capacity, capability, and effectiveness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA507461
Entities
People
- David J. Bullis
- David Zoghby
- John R. Isbell
- Mark M. Zaugg
- Robert C. Morhard