The Blue Grass start-up team is testing the Munitions Washout System with 8-inch inert projectiles in preparation for its systemization demonstration procedure.
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Experts deemed two systems that provide water to Blue Grass plant processes ready in March to proceed to the next step toward the destruction of chemical munitions.
As of March 21, the systemization team turned over 21 of 59 Blue Grass plant systems to operations.
Efforts are underway for the Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology to begin operations ahead of the main plant, said plant managers at a March 14 public meeting.
Blue Grass plant managers looked back at 2017 accomplishments and focused on future goals during a quarterly public meeting Dec. 13.
Systemization team members are pressure-testing piping systems at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant in preparation for operations.
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.