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Using Waterjets to Safely Process MPPEH
Paul L. MillerSr. Staff Scientist
Gradient Technology
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MPPEH
• Universal problem• Items often too big
to be put into a flashing furnace
• Most qualified scrap dealers won’t handle metal in this shape
• Needs to be cut and certified as safe
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Oxyfuel Torch Cutting
• Oxyfuel torch– Traditional cutting
method– Low capital– Minimal training req’d
• Could be a problem if this was a live projectile, had residues, or if the filler reacted
Photo: USMC
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Bitten by an Inert
• “Inert projectiles are sometimes filled with a waxy hydrocarbon material, and the cutting operation has apparently resulted in one recent explosive incident, when an energetic overpressure event occurred from torching an inert filler which ignited and burned rapidly enough to explode a 5-inch shell” – DDESB 2004
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Exothermic Torch
• Exothermic torch– Traditional cutting
method– Low capital– Minimal training req’d
• Could be a problem if this was a live bomb, had residues, or if the filler reacted
Photo: US Navy
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Abrasive (Hot) Saw
• Abrasive Saws– Traditional cutting
method– Low capital– Minimal training req’d
• Could be a problem if this was a live bomb or had residual explosives
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Hydraulic Shear• Shears
– Traditional cutting method
– High capital– Training req’d
• Could still be a problem if this was a live bomb or had residual explosives
Photo: US Navy
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Shear Problems
• “Recently, a hydraulically operated shear initiated a spotting charge while cutting a BDU-45/B 500 lb practice bomb and caused four injuries” –DDESB 2004
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Residual Explosives?
PELAN detection limit is ~500 grams
However, the Mk2 anti-personnel hand grenade contains only 57 grams of TNT
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Abrasive Waterjet Cutting
Non-traditional technology cuts through metals
Doesn’t initiate explosives
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Waterjet Demil Line at CAAA• Waterjet line at
CAAA designed to cut live HE projectiles w/ corroded fuzes
• Cutting MPPEH is even easier
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How I Spent MySummer Vacation
Gradient Technology
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Mattawoman Creek - NSWC-IH
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MPPEH
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MPPEH
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MPPEH
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More MPPEH
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Abrasive Waterjet w/ Mk83
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Process Control Room
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Good Planning Pays Off
Starting with the seventh item the team found live explosives
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Loading Mk84 2000lb Bomb
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Placing Mk84 Bomb in WJ
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Mk84 Bomb in Position
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Waterjet Cut Mk84
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2000lb Sea Mine
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Missile in Waterjet Cutter
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3000lb EX??
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Loading 16-in/50 HC
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16-in/50 HC Post-Cut
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16-in/50 HC Details
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20mm Phalanx Ammo Drum
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Cut Items
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Loading Certified Scrap
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Container Sealed
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Job Well Done!
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Conclusions
• MPPEH can be quickly handled by high pressure abrasive waterjets in a safe and reliable manner– Waterjet system designed to process
explosive items– Unusual configurations can be easily
accommodated• Very large bombs to 20mm• Items with fins and badly deformed items