Field Deployable Hydrolysis System
The Field Deployable Hydrolysis System (FDHS) is a transportable, high throughput neutralization system developed by the
Operation
Neutralization is facilitated through chemical reactions involving reagents that are mixed and heated to increase destruction efficiency, which is rated at 99.9 percent.[1]
The transportable FDHS is a self-contained system that includes power generators and a laboratory. Operational inputs include consumable materials such as water, reagents and fuel. It is designed to be set up within 10 days and is equipped with redundant critical systems.[1] An on-site a crew of 15 trained personnel, including SME support, is needed for each shift of a possible 24-hour operational cycle.[1]
Development
A 20-week design and development phase was funded by the
Deployment
Two of these units were deployed on the MV Cape Ray (T-AKR-9679) for use in the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons.[2] They are the "centerpiece" of the disarmament effort.[3] The United Kingdom gave the United States £2.5 million of specialist equipment and training to enable the highest-priority chemicals to be processed more quickly.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "The Field Deployable Hydrolysis System" (PDF). CBIRR News. 1 (8 (Special Edition)). Edgewood Chemical Biological Center. August 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 November 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- U.S. Army. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- New York Times. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "UK to help United States destroy Syrian chemical weapons faster". Reuters. 13 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "Syria: UK To Aid Chemical Weapons Destruction". Sky News. 13 January 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2017.