Name: Alternatives for the Demilitarization of Conventional Munitions
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Author: Board on Army Science and Technology;Engineering, and Medicine National Academies of Sciences;Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences;Committee on Alternatives for the Demilitarization of Conventional Munitions
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Alternatives for the Demilitarization of Conventional Munitions

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

National Academies Press

Author

Board on Army Science and Technology;Engineering, and Medicine National Academies of Sciences;Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences;Committee on Alternatives for the Demilitarization of Conventional Munitions

Year

2019

Pages

132

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

27.90 x 21.60 x 2.50 cm

ISBN13

9780309477321

Alternatives for the Demilitarization of Conventional Munitions

Board On Army Science And Technology;Engineering, And Medicine National Academies Of Sciences;Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences;Committee On Alternatives For The Demilitarization Of Conventional Munitions (Author) · National Academies Press · Paperback

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Synopsis "Alternatives for the Demilitarization of Conventional Munitions"

The U.S. military has a stockpile of approximately 400,000 tons of excess, obsolete, or unserviceable munitions. About 60,000 tons are added to the stockpile each year. Munitions include projectiles, bombs, rockets, landmines, and missiles. Open burning/open detonation (OB/OD) of these munitions has been a common disposal practice for decades, although it has decreased significantly since 2011. OB/OD is relatively quick, procedurally straightforward, and inexpensive. However, the downside of OB and OD is that they release contaminants from the operation directly into the environment. Over time, a number of technology alternatives to OB/OD have become available and more are in research and development. Alternative technologies generally involve some type of contained destruction of the energetic materials, including contained burning or contained detonation as well as contained methods that forego combustion or detonation. Alternatives for the Demilitarization of Conventional Munitions reviews the current conventional munitions demilitarization stockpile and analyzes existing and emerging disposal, treatment, and reuse technologies. This report identifies and evaluates any barriers to full-scale deployment of alternatives to OB/OD or non-closed loop incineration/combustion, and provides recommendations to overcome such barriers. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 An Overview of the U.S. Army Demilitarization Program, the Demilitarization Stockpile, and Factors Bearing on the Program3 Review of Conventional Open Burning/Open Detonation Technologies4 Review of Candidate Alternative Technologies5 Evaluation Criteria6 Regulatory Requirements Applicable to Open Burning, Open Detonation, and Alternative Technologies7 Applicability of Treatment Types to Munitions and Energetic Types8 Comparative Assessment of Demilitarization Technologies9 Barriers and Other ConsiderationsAppendixesAppendix A: Committee ActivitiesAppendix B: CEASE FIRE! Campaign Technology CriteriaAppendix C: Military Munitions RuleAppendix D: Public Concerns About Open Burning/Open Detonation and Alternative Demilitarization OptionsAppendix E: Committee Biographical InformationAppendix F: Acronyms