High Explosive Detection and Destruction

Year
2000
Author(s)
A.P. Pokatashkin - Zababakhin Russian Federal Nuclear Center
B.G. Loboiko - Zababakhin Russian Federal Nuclear Center
E.T. Antoshin - Zababakhin Russian Federal Nuclear Center
A.M. Ryabinin - Zababakhin Russian Federal Nuclear Center
Abstract
This study identifies transparency measures and procedures that could be applied to the process of High Explosive (HE) removal and destruction during warhead dismantlement. High Explosive detection and destruction technologies were analyzed and demonstrated to a joint U.S./Russian Technical team. These included: ? Gas analysis ? Neutron-neutron ? Neutron-gamma ? Neutron activation ? Hydro-jet cutting Technical procedures and analysis of facility requirements for implementation were developed. An HE model assembly was also designed under this study to fully simulate all technical parameters expected to be encountered during the actual dismantlement process. This model was designed to meet the ? Required stability parameters of HE components ? Adaptability to recycling technology ? Physical-chemical, physical-mechanical properties