Technicians at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant began the light-off process for part of the pollution abatement system Nov. 1.
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Munitions handlers started training with inert projectiles in the Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology (EDT) Service Magazine in September to support upcoming operations.
In August, technicians received samples of hydrolysate, the byproduct created during the chemical munitions destruction process, which were prepared under controlled conditions for use in the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Lab.
Team members began site work for the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant’s Waste Transfer Station in July.
Systemization team members are testing Standby Diesel Generators at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant, in order to provide adequate power to the site in an emergency.
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant maintenance personnel are refurbishing protective devices that will be used to transport chemical munitions from their secure storage to the plant.
The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant’s Medical Facility opened its doors for full project support April 11.
A new ambulance purpose-built for the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant arrived Feb. 1.
A truckload of simulated chemical weapons, specifically inert M55 rockets, arrived at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Dec. 8.