Treatment of Explosives Residues From Range Activities
Abstract
The primary quantitative objective was to assess the effectiveness of the PMSO technology with respect to reducing the flux of dissolved explosive compounds in soil emanating from surface deposited munition residues. This objective was examined during the SP1 Demonstration. The PMSO with the higher oil concentration exceeded all the performance objectives. RDX and the RDX breakdown product, hexahydro-1-nitroso-3.5-dinitro-1,3,5-triazine (MNX), were the primary explosive-related compounds detected. The PMSO reduced the pore water concentrations, fluxes, and residual soil concentrations of these compounds in the treatment plots by more than 50% relative to the values observed in the control (no PMSO) plots. The primary qualitative objective was to assess the compatibility of the PMSO technology with DoD training activities at ranges. This objective was examined during the GR Demonstration. The PMSO was not directly affected by grenade detonations but was moved around by wind and grenade bay maintenance activities, indicating that alternative application methods would be more appropriate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA520567
Entities
People
- Mark E. Fuller
Organizations
- Environmental Security Technology Certification Program