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Swaging of Munitions Debris
Presenter: G.M. Rana, Executive Vice President
PIKA International, Inc.
Environment, Energy, & Sustainability Symposium & Exhibition (E²S²)
Denver, Colorado
Building a Clean & Secure Future
Outline
Thermal Convection System
Swaging Process
Swaging of Munitions Debris (MD)
Advantages and Limitations
Conclusions
Thermal Decontamination
Thermal Decontamination
Thermal Treatment is a Proven and Defensible
Method to Effectively:
Flash (5X) Munitions Debris (MD)
Desensitize Energetics Within Buildings
Decontaminate Process Equipment/Piping
Neutralize Unstable Explosives
Thermal Convection System (TCS)
Portable and Remotely Operated
De Minimus Air Emissions and Minimal Solid Waste Pollutants
Controlled Thermal Process Creates Defensible Proof of Destruction
Burdensome Permitting Not Required – Exempt From Air Permits in Multiple States
Clean Fuel Source
Desensitizing Process Equipment at Rocket Propellant Facility
Decontaminating TNT Washout Building
Temperature Monitoring & Control
Deflagration Point
Low Fire
Thermocouples Provide Positive Means and Documentation of Complete Destruction of Explosives
Demonstrated TCS Applications
Production Buildings and Structures
Swaging of Munitions Debris
3X Scrap MetalChemical Agents
Energetics and Unstable Explosives
Process Equipment and Piping
Biological AgentsDemil of Select Munitions
Desensitization of Equipment & Buildings
Rocket Motor In-Ground Oven
TCRA Disposal of Unstable Energetics
Swaging Process
Combines Thermal Treatment and Demilitarization
- eliminates need for shredding, crushing, flashing…
Swaging - Heats the MD to Target Temperatures and Presses it into Metal Ingots
Shredding
Crushing
Flashing
Swaging Process
Can Process Munitions of Various Sizes and Metal Compositions
TCS Used to Heat Metal to Temperatures Where Metal Becomes Malleable
Metal is Then Put Into a Press and Reshaped into Ingots of Manageable Sizes and Weights
Composition/Grade of Metal Ingot can be Identified using a Portable XRF Analyzer
Operating Temperature up to 2,000OF, Most
Explosives Destroyed at 650OF for 10 Min.
Conceptual Flow Diagram
TCS
Heating Chamber
Munitions DebrisMetal Ingots
(80-120 lbs each)Press
Heat Source
Input Material Handling System
Swager Components
Swager Components
Continuous Chain Feed System
Swager Components
MD Loaded into Material Handling System
Swager Components
Heat Source
TCS
Swager Components
MD Loaded on the Feed System
TCS
Swager Components
MD Heated to Target Temperatures
TCS
Swager Components
Heating Occurs in an Insulated Chamber
TCS
Swager Components
Heated MD Transferred to Swaging Point
TCS
Press
Swager Components
TCS
Press
Final Product of SwagingMetal Ingots
Swaging of MD
30mm
40mm
75mm90mm4” AP81mm Mortar2.75”75mm
155mm
BDU-33
Range of MD that can be Swaged
(also 105mm)
(also 20mm)
Swaging of MD
Swaged155mm
Swaged90mm
BDU-33
SwagedBDU-33
90mm
Swaged40mm
Swaged75mm
Advantages
Remote Operation, Portable and Easily Assembled
Eliminates Need for Shredding, Crushing, Cutting and Flashing – Reduces Processing Time and Cost
Final Ingots Identified Only by Basic Metal Content, No Resemblance to Original Munition
Reduces Future Liability to the Government
Maximum Recyclability and Value of Raw Commodity
Advantages
Ingots can be Easily Stored Without Concerns for Security and Cross-Contamination
Inherent Volume Reduction, Hence Less Storage Space Requirements
Improves Recycler’s Perception and Peace of Mind
Can Incorporate Additional Emissions Control e.g. Residual Chemical Agent Involved
Limitations
Is not an Explosives/Hazardous Waste Incinerator
Not Designed for MPPEH or MD with Residual Contamination Greater Than 2.0 lbs NEW
Currently can Handle MD up to 8” D X 36” L
Conclusion
Exceeds All Demil Requirements, Achieves Highest Level of DoD Safety Standards Thereby Mitigating Liability to the Government
Portable and Easily Assembled
Reduces Overall Cost – Eliminates Multiple Steps, Better Resale Value
Contacts
PIKA International, Inc.12723 Capricorn Drive, Suite 500, Stafford, TX 77477
(866) 340-PIKA, (281) 340-5525 (T)(281) 340-5533 (F)
Website: www.pikainc.com
Shahrukh KangaPrincipal
[email protected](281) 340-5525 (O)(281) 734-2923 (C)
Paul IhrkeVP, Federal [email protected](281) 340-5525 (O)(281) 814-2038 (C)
William IngoldProgram Manager
[email protected](281) 340-5525 (O)(309) 798-8148 (C)