Accession Number:

ADA008355

Title:

Economic Analysis of Low Temperature TNT Processes,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY ARMAMENT COMMAND ROCK ISLAND ILL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS OFFICE

Personal Author(s):

• Trier,Norman H.

Report Date:

1975-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

27.0

Abstract:

An economic analysis of alternative TNT processes was performed to determine potential cost savings. Total costs of the nine alternatives current and modified Canadian Industries Limited CIL processes and the Low Temperature Stanford Research Institute SRI process were compared. These costs included development, conversion, and production costs. This analysis considered peacetime and mobilization production rates, the number of lines converted, and years of TNT production.

Descriptors:

• *TNT
• *CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
• PRODUCTION
• COST ANALYSIS
• COMPARISON
• SYNTHESIS(CHEMISTRY)
• COSTS

Subject Categories:

• Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Processing
• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE