Disposal of Pyrotechnic Illuminating and Signalling Ammunition
Abstract
Pyrotechnic illuminating and singling ammunition is subject of a natural aging because of the chemical behavior of the used pyrotechnic compositions and sub-assemblies. For this reason the durability is limited and the use for its purpose is not longer possible because of the safety aspects. From the substance properties of the pyrotechnic compositions in illuminating and singling ammunition starting points are given which lead the disposal to an environmental friendly, extensive recycling of materials. Started from a short description of the design of illuminating and singling ammunition and the disposal task the practice disposal processes are demonstrated in a general view. The exemplary disposal of pyrotechnic ammunitions in the plant of a German enterprise demonstrates the manifold problems and their solution at the completion of a contract for disposal. By means of real measurement results for the emission situation the requirements of the environment protection, the approval process according to the German law and the experiences from the operation of the plant are explained. A special attention is drawn to the engineering solution as well as the measuring technique in context with the emission control. Finally a view is given to the actual problems of the disposal of illuminating and singling ammunition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010607
Entities
People
- Martin Groeger-schlink