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RDX NITRATION MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
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RDX NITRATION MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
Florence DelacruzExplosive Manufacturing & Demil Technology Branch
Producibility for Production Readiness Division RDECOM-ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
2007 Insensitive Munitions & Energetic Materials Technology Symposium Miami, FL
15-18 October 20027
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
• PM Joint Services– Mr. Mark Serben
• JMC– Mr. Kevin Blake
• Co-Authors– BAE Systems, Holston AAP
• Mr. Jeff Pierson• Mr. Bill Miller
– RDECOM-ARDEC• Mr. Paul Vinh
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Outline
• Background• Objectives• Approach• Project Phases• Summary
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Background
• Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP) is the sole producer of RDX in North America
• RDX is manufactured on one production line which is operated at near its design capacity
• Future requirements for RDX will likely exceed current capability
• The Project Manager for Joint Services initiated this effort to modernize a production line at HSAAP– To meet anticipated production requirement– To eliminate dependency on single RDX production line
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Objective
• Raise RDX production capacity by 2M pounds a month
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Approach
• Select the Bachmann continuous nitration process• Renovate a RDX nitration facility to enable the facility
– To become operational– To meet current environmental standards
• Obtain emission permits• Revise safety site plan• Replace instrumentation• Update control loops• Install chemical feed pipelines• Upgrade utilities• Prove-Out
REACTOR COOLING LEGS
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Continuous RDX Manufacture Flow Sheet
Nitration Simmer HeatingAge Simmer
Cooling
Acetic Acid
Filtered WaterNitric Acid
AmmoniumNitrate
AceticAnhydride
HexamineAcetic Acid
Crude RDX
Emergency Drop
and Heel
Clean Out
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Project Phases
• Phase I: Design and Engineering– Process– Mechanical– Electrical– Control
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Project Phases
• Phase II: Environmental and Building Modifications– Safety site plan– Environmental
assessment– Infrastructure repairs – Construction/Installation
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Project Phases
• Phase III: System Commissioning– Equipment check-out– Water trials– Documentation
AGE TANK & SIMMER TANK
REACTOR
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Summary
• Project was completed– On schedule– Within budget
• System was successfully proven out• New capacity will meet anticipated
requirements