Low-Volatility Agent Permeation (LVAP) Verification and Validation Report

Abstract

This report provides specific details for the verification and validation (V&V) of a low-volatility agent permeation (LVAP) test methodology. Upon acceptance of this V&V report, this methodology will be transitioned to the Test and Evaluation (T&E) community for use in current and future acquisition programs. LVAP test methods have been shown to be more accurate for measuring the permeation of low-volatility contaminants such as O-ethyl S-[2-ethyl] methylphosphonothioate (VX). The traditional methods detailed in various standards using a liquid challenge and a vapor sample collection are problematic when applied to low-volatility compounds. The method results detailed in this report were derived from multiple years of research at the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC; Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD) with support from the Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO; Ft. Belvoir, VA); the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NSRDEC; Natick, MA); and the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD; Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2015
Accession Number
ADA621479

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  • Christopher B. Steinbach
  • Christopher J. Ruppert
  • John P. Davies
  • Terrence G. D'onofrio

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  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

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