Probabilistic analysis of chemical agent release during transport of M55 rockets

Technical Report · Sun Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985

OSTI ID:5487308

Rhyne, W R; Robinette, R J; Ashwood, T L

The results of a probabilistic analysis of the release of chemical agent from M55 rockets as a consequence of an accident during transport are presented. The M55 inventories stored at the Anniston Army Depot, the Lexington-Blue Grass Depot Activity, and the Umatilla Depot Activity were considered for transport by highway, rail, and/or air. For each mode of transportation, two types of packaging are considered: a simple vapor-barrier package and an armored and insulated package represented by a particular package called the Chemical Ammunition Package Transporter (CAMPACT). Five agent release categories were defined: accident damage to the shipping container of a ''leaker'' causing simple, unconfined agent release; simple agent release for a normal rocket; impact-induced rocket motor ignition; impact-induced burster detonation; and fire-induced release. These five categories were combined into two categories for comparisons with other studies: a simple release category and a maximum credible release category. 42 refs., 22 figs., 45 tabs.

• Research Organization: H and R Technical Associates, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 5487308
• Report Number(s): ORNL/M-461; H/R-255-1; ON: DE88006038
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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