Neutron Spectrometry for Identification of filler material in UXO - Final Report

Bliss, Mary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Removal;    Neutron Spectrometry;    Us Dod;    Personnel;    Environmental Impacts;   

DOI  :  10.2172/957370
RP-ID  :  PNNL-16831
RP-ID  :  AC05-76RL01830
RP-ID  :  957370

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Unexploded ordnance (UXO)-contaminated sites often include ordnance filled with inert substances that were used in dummy rounds. During UXO surveys, it is difficult to determine whether ordnance is filled with explosives or inert material (e.g., concrete, plaster-of-paris, wax, etc.) or is empty. Without verification of the filler material, handling procedures often necessitate that the object be blown in place, which has potential impacts to the environment, personnel, communities and survey costs. The Department of Defense (DoD) needs a reliable, timely, non-intrusive and cost-effective way to identify filler material before a removal action. A new technology that serves this purpose would minimize environmental impacts, personnel safety risks and removal costs; and, thus, would be especially beneficial to remediation activities.