The U.S. Army Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) program currently has several operating rotary ... more The U.S. Army Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) program currently has several operating rotary kiln 1236 ammunition deactivation furnaces located throughout the United States. These furnaces must comply with the fugitive emission requirement of the Hazardous Waste Combustor National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants. During operations, emissions from ammunition detonation may escape through openings. An enclosure was constructed over the feed, furnace, and discharge areas of the APE 1236 furnace at Tooele Army Depot (TEAD) to contain fugitive emissions. A monitoring system was designed and installed to measure and record the effects of pressure fluctuations and airflows at the enclosure walls. The system was effective at detecting a detonation and recording sensor data for a specified period of time surrounding that detonation. A demonstrated average negative differential pressure (DP) between the inside and outside of the enclosure represents fugitive emission control. The enclosure was originally not shown to maintain a negative DP, so it was sealed with polyurethane to close openings. Further testing showed a lower but still positive pressure. Permanent sealing of the dampers and installation of a sealing overhead door brought the average pressure to negative and the TEAD furnace into compliance with fugitive emissions requirements. DISCLAIMER: The contents of this report are not to be used for advertising, publication, or promotional purposes. Citation of trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use of such commercial products. All product names and trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners. The findings of this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position unless so designated by other authorized documents.
Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is responsible for the refurbishment of battlefield U.S. Army tanks an... more Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is responsible for the refurbishment of battlefield U.S. Army tanks and small armaments. One of the processes used during refurbishment is for paint stripping and repainting. The stripping process uses a methylene chloride-based solution that contains methylene chloride, formic acid, surfactants, aromatic hydrocarbons, and wax. The goal of ANAD is to reduce its methylene chloride emissions by 80 percent; therefore, MSE Technology Applications, Inc. examined the Depot's stripping system and identified a number of process modifications that should significantly reduce methylene chloride emissions. Before implementing any changes to the existing stripping system, it is recommended that offgas emissions be sampled and quantified to establish a baseline. This baseline will allow ANAD to determine the effectiveness of each modification toward meeting the overall emissions reduction goal.
: The U.S. Army Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) program currently has several operating rotar... more : The U.S. Army Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) program currently has several operating rotary kiln 1236 ammunition deactivation furnaces located throughout the United States. These furnaces must comply with the fugitive emission requirement of the Hazardous Waste Combustor National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants. During operations, emissions from ammunition detonation may escape through openings. An enclosure was constructed over the feed, furnace, and discharge areas of the APE 1236 furnace at Tooele Army Depot (TEAD) to contain fugitive emissions. A monitoring system was designed and installed to measure and record the effects of pressure fluctuations and airflows at the enclosure walls. The system was effective at detecting a detonation and recording sensor data for a specified period of time surrounding that detonation. A demonstrated average negative differential pressure (DP) between the inside and outside of the enclosure represents fugitive emission cont...
Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is responsible for the refurbishment of battlefield U.S. Army tanks an... more Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is responsible for the refurbishment of battlefield U.S. Army tanks and small armaments. One of the processes used during refurbishment is for paint stripping and repainting. The stripping process uses a methylene chloride-based solution that contains methylene chloride, formic acid, surfactants, aromatic hydrocarbons, and wax. The goal of ANAD is to reduce its methylene chloride emissions by 80 percent; therefore, MSE Technology Applications, Inc. examined the Depot's stripping system and identified a number of process modifications that should significantly reduce methylene chloride emissions. Before implementing any changes to the existing stripping system, it is recommended that offgas emissions be sampled and quantified to establish a baseline. This baseline will allow ANAD to determine the effectiveness of each modification toward meeting the overall emissions reduction goal.
The U.S. Army Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) program currently has several operating rotary ... more The U.S. Army Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) program currently has several operating rotary kiln 1236 ammunition deactivation furnaces located throughout the United States. These furnaces must comply with the fugitive emission requirement of the Hazardous Waste Combustor National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants. During operations, emissions from ammunition detonation may escape through openings. An enclosure was constructed over the feed, furnace, and discharge areas of the APE 1236 furnace at Tooele Army Depot (TEAD) to contain fugitive emissions. A monitoring system was designed and installed to measure and record the effects of pressure fluctuations and airflows at the enclosure walls. The system was effective at detecting a detonation and recording sensor data for a specified period of time surrounding that detonation. A demonstrated average negative differential pressure (DP) between the inside and outside of the enclosure represents fugitive emission control. The enclosure was originally not shown to maintain a negative DP, so it was sealed with polyurethane to close openings. Further testing showed a lower but still positive pressure. Permanent sealing of the dampers and installation of a sealing overhead door brought the average pressure to negative and the TEAD furnace into compliance with fugitive emissions requirements. DISCLAIMER: The contents of this report are not to be used for advertising, publication, or promotional purposes. Citation of trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use of such commercial products. All product names and trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners. The findings of this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position unless so designated by other authorized documents.
Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is responsible for the refurbishment of battlefield U.S. Army tanks an... more Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is responsible for the refurbishment of battlefield U.S. Army tanks and small armaments. One of the processes used during refurbishment is for paint stripping and repainting. The stripping process uses a methylene chloride-based solution that contains methylene chloride, formic acid, surfactants, aromatic hydrocarbons, and wax. The goal of ANAD is to reduce its methylene chloride emissions by 80 percent; therefore, MSE Technology Applications, Inc. examined the Depot's stripping system and identified a number of process modifications that should significantly reduce methylene chloride emissions. Before implementing any changes to the existing stripping system, it is recommended that offgas emissions be sampled and quantified to establish a baseline. This baseline will allow ANAD to determine the effectiveness of each modification toward meeting the overall emissions reduction goal.
: The U.S. Army Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) program currently has several operating rotar... more : The U.S. Army Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) program currently has several operating rotary kiln 1236 ammunition deactivation furnaces located throughout the United States. These furnaces must comply with the fugitive emission requirement of the Hazardous Waste Combustor National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants. During operations, emissions from ammunition detonation may escape through openings. An enclosure was constructed over the feed, furnace, and discharge areas of the APE 1236 furnace at Tooele Army Depot (TEAD) to contain fugitive emissions. A monitoring system was designed and installed to measure and record the effects of pressure fluctuations and airflows at the enclosure walls. The system was effective at detecting a detonation and recording sensor data for a specified period of time surrounding that detonation. A demonstrated average negative differential pressure (DP) between the inside and outside of the enclosure represents fugitive emission cont...
Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is responsible for the refurbishment of battlefield U.S. Army tanks an... more Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is responsible for the refurbishment of battlefield U.S. Army tanks and small armaments. One of the processes used during refurbishment is for paint stripping and repainting. The stripping process uses a methylene chloride-based solution that contains methylene chloride, formic acid, surfactants, aromatic hydrocarbons, and wax. The goal of ANAD is to reduce its methylene chloride emissions by 80 percent; therefore, MSE Technology Applications, Inc. examined the Depot's stripping system and identified a number of process modifications that should significantly reduce methylene chloride emissions. Before implementing any changes to the existing stripping system, it is recommended that offgas emissions be sampled and quantified to establish a baseline. This baseline will allow ANAD to determine the effectiveness of each modification toward meeting the overall emissions reduction goal.
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