Demilitarization Methods & Technologies

The DoD maintains a large stockpile of munitions and ordnance that require demilitarization. Open burn and open detonation processes have been employed. The emissions from open burn and open detonation are being scrutinized. SERDP and ESTCP projects have measured emission factors for a variety of demilitarization methods as well as for as intended use on our DoD ranges. In addition, we are exploring alternative technologies for treatment of EM.

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Air Emissions

SERDP and ESTCP support efforts to analyze and quantify emissions from weapons systems, platforms, or ordnance items used as intended or discharged during demilitarization. Learn More...

Electrochemical Processes

Laboratory scale electrochemical processes are capable of decomposing EM. Efforts are underway to scale up these processes and understand the associated costs. Learn More...

Recycle & Re-use

One alternative for elimination of wastes from demilitarization is recycle and reuse. There are, however, serious concerns regarding processes that have not been approved for recovery and re-use. SERDP and ESTCP are investigating alternatives that can transform EM waste into commercially useful materials. Learn More...