Surrogate chemicals similar to mustard agent were used during the first phase of testing at the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Static Detonation Chamber.
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A detailed timeline is guiding trial burn testing underway at the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Static Detonation Chamber complex.
The first of two phases of trial burn testing began at the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Static Detonation Chamber complex Oct. 28.
Static Detonation Chamber teams at the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant will begin the first phase of detonation testing in late October or early November.
A Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant worker has developed a new practice system to better prepare team members to complete tasks in toxic areas.
A draft permit that will allow operation of Static Detonation Chamber units at the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant is open for public comment through Sept. 13.
The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant’s Static Detonation Chamber cybersecurity team and systems were evaluated for their ability to withstand cyberattacks.
Air-monitoring systems testing was completed on all three Static Detonation Chamber units at the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant in May to prepare for future operations.
Manual removal of small felt pieces in projectile components has helped prevent delays during automated destruction processes at the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant.
Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant technicians have developed a device that would allow problematic 105mm munitions to be safely destroyed through current automated processes.