- Client:Confidential Client
- Site:Former Army Ammunition Plant
- Date:February 2015
Situation
H-6 (IDP) explosives contamination was present in bulk and residual form on a Melter/Flaker machine within a building. After review of multiple solutions, the client specified the use of MuniRem® Reagent for safe recovery and neutralization of the bulk explosives from the equipment. The photos below show the recovered H-6 (some chunks were 13″ long) and processing with MuniRem®.
Solution
Initial spray application of MuniRem® solution was used to desensitize smaller pieces of the H-6 explosives instantly, enabling for safe ingress/egress for intensive recovery of large H-6 chunks. Under a continuous spray of MuniRem® solution, the staff removed and transported manageable small batches of H-6 bulk material from hopper and tray assemblies to the nearby process area. This explosive material was then neutralized in reaction tanks. Solid and liquid generated waste products were tested for explosives and stored for subsequent transport as non hazardous material.
Result
