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Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Postponed

Published: December 21, 2016 | Category: BGCAPP News, Technology
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) technicians power down the hydraulic system for the Static Detonation Chamber as part of the postponement of the plant’s Explosive Destruction System.

Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) technicians power down the hydraulic system for the Static Detonation Chamber as part of the postponement of the plant’s Explosive Destruction System.

The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) has postponed completion of systemization on the Explosive Destruction Technology (EDT) facility following a review of the project’s available and projected funding in 2017.

“We have postponed the facility’s systemization and operations in order to focus available funding and personnel toward completing systemization of the main plant,” said Jeff Brubaker, site project manager, BGCAPP. “Our priority is the destruction of the nerve agent stockpile, which is the highest-risk element to the public.”

What this means, said Steve Bragg, deputy plant manager for EDT, Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass, is that construction has been substantially completed, the site has been cleared of construction-related materials and equipment has been left in a clean and safe state. The facility will be left with minimal equipment energized, heating and cooling systems operational and doors locked for security. Employees will walk through on set intervals to ensure the facility and equipment remain secure and safe.

“Our goal is to be able to bring the facility on line with as minimal effort as possible when funding for EDT becomes available,” said Bragg. “To that end, we will conduct occasional standard industry maintenance required for idle equipment, such as rotating motors by hand and changing filters. Once we have the approval to restart the work on EDT, we will have some remaining construction and start-up efforts required before completing systemization.””

Systems contractor and government leadership will meet in early 2017 to discuss future project planning.

More BGCAPP Technology Articles

  • Workers lower a 30,000-pound buffer tank into the Blue Grass Static Detonation Chamber 1200 building through an opening in the roof. This tank will buffer exhaust gases from the destruction process of the drained nerve-agent rocket warheads before the gases are processed in the off-gas treatment system.

    New Tank Safely Lowered Through Roof

    Published: March 30, 2022
  • Workers pass a piece of plywood up the Static Detonation Chamber 1200 stairs in preparation for opening the roof to allow a new piece of equipment to be lowered into the building. The building passed decontamination verification testing in January, which means workers do not have to wear chemical protective gear as they prepare for the system’s next activity.

    Former Mustard Destruction Facility Passes Crucial Test

    Published: March 1, 2022
  • Demilitarization Protective Ensemble entrants decontaminate equipment in the Munitions Washout System room at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant. Since all projectiles have been destroyed, much of this equipment is no longer needed for chemical weapons destruction.

    Decontamination Efforts Begin on Projectile Equipment

    Published: February 8, 2022
  • An operator cuts up the buffer tank from the mustard-processing off-gas treatment system at the Blue Grass Static Detonation Chamber 1200 site Jan. 11. The tank pieces are being disposed of as scrap and a new buffer tank will be installed for the upcoming drained VX rocket warhead destruction campaign.

    Equipment Removed for Site Upgrade

    Published: February 1, 2022
  • Workers guide a stand-by diesel generator as it is lifted by a crane in preparation for placement on its foundation at the Blue Grass Static Detonation Chamber 2000 site Jan. 11. During operations, this generator will provide back-up power in the event of a total power outage.

    From Tents to Today, a Year at the New Site

    Published: January 27, 2022
  • A team of Blue Grass plant operators demonstrate the process for loading a tanker during a visit of local and state officials on Sept. 21.

    State, Local Officials Observe Tanker Loading in Preparation for Hydrolysate Shipment

    Published: October 5, 2021
  • A scientist holds a slice of the propellant portion of a rocket motor, a shaped chemical compound known as the propellant. After being separated from the rocket warheads during the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant destruction process, the motors are crated and stored pending their shipment for disposal as a secondary waste.

    Rocket Motors Stored to Await Destruction

    Published: September 30, 2021
  • A training specialist explains the automated rocket processing equipment installed at the Duncannon Training Center for the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant to U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell during his visit to the facility Aug. 18.

    Senator McConnell Visits Training Facility

    Published: August 30, 2021
  • Members of two community advisory groups watch as a robot moves a containerized punched and drained VX test rocket warhead during a tour at the Duncannon Training Center for the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant.

    Community Advisory Group Members Tour Training Facility

    Published: August 17, 2021
  • A robot moves a non-contaminated rocket motor separated from its warhead to place it into a shipping crate in the Motor Packing Room at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant. The motors, in their shipping and firing tubes, will be packaged and transported to Anniston, Alabama, for disposal in a Static Detonation Chamber unit.

    Rocket Motors Extensively Studied Before Shipment

    Published: July 29, 2021
BGCAPP Explosive Destruction Technology

Related BGCAPP News

  • Blue Grass Mustard Munitions Destruction Schedule Accelerated

    Blue Grass Mustard Munitions Destruction Schedule Accelerated

    March 26, 2018
  • Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Receives Safety Approval

    Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Receives Safety Approval

    April 13, 2017
  • Test Munitions Delivered for Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Training

    Test Munitions Delivered for Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Training

    September 27, 2016
  • Blue Grass Completes Explosive Destruction Technology Service Magazine

    Blue Grass Completes Explosive Destruction Technology Service Magazine

    August 9, 2016
  • First Modules Arrive for Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Support Facility

    First Modules Arrive for Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Support Facility

    April 19, 2016

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