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Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Tank, Powder, Aluminum, 16 in. /50, MK 4 MOD 0 for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials

Authors: Lewis Coutts; NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE COLTS NECK NJ
Abstract:
This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the Mk 4 Mod 0 16'/50 Aluminum Powder Tank (LD 58290) meets the Packing Group II requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 106 through 178, dated 1 October 1 992. The packaged commodity used for the test was a simulated load weighing 182 kg (400 pounds). This represents the current maximum commodity weight plus an additional 30 kg (65 pounds) to compensate for future growth variations in commodity and/or packaging. Gross weight of the loaded tank was 21 6 kg (475 pounds). The test results indicate that the tank has conformed to the POP requirements.... POP test of Mk 4 Mod 0 16 /50 aluminum powder tank.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Final test rept. for period ending May 93
Pages: 7
Report Date: AUG 93
Report Number: A825862
Keywords relating to this report:
*ALUMINUM
*HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
*PACKAGING
*POWDERS
COMMODITIES
REGULATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SOLIDS
TANKS_CONTAINERS_
TEST AND EVALUATION
VARIATIONS
WEIGHT
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