摘要: |
This report was produced to study the use of reduced temperature, either in the form of freezing or refrigeration, as a method of mitigating the consequences, of a chemical weapons transportation accident. The report studies the agents GB, VX and HD. The report discusses the use of reduced temperature to mitigate: (1) accidents resulting in a detonation or fire, (2) accidents resulting in a spill and (3) emissions from leaking munitions. It also describes concepts for reducing temperatures before a move, and maintaining reduced temperatures during a move. Cost estimates are provided for these concepts. Keywords: Refrigeration, Freezing, Reduced temperature, Chemical munitions, GB, VX, HD, Hazardous chemicals. |