Demilitarization of M55Chemical Munition Systems:The Combustion of Solid Fuel-Oxidant Mixtures.

摘要

The object of this study is to determine the feasibility of using coal as a fuel in demilitarizing M55 chemical munitions by burning. A clay soil trench was constructed to simulate the actual trenches in which these munitions are located at Dugway Proving Ground; canisters filled with oil were used to simulate the munitions. Coal beds consisting of alternate layers of coal and sodium nitrate were built up, and thermocouples were placed in the trench and canisters before each test. Kerosene was used as an igniter.