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The Field Deployable Hydrolysis System (FDHS) at the Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center is a lightweight, transportable system initiated by the U.S. Army in 2013. Capable of neutralizing chemicals and chemical warfare agents, the titanium reactor minimizes set-up time and resource use. The FDHS offers cost savings, lower risk, and eliminates the need for ground personnel. Learn more about this innovative system.
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Field Deployable Hydrolysis System Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center
Background Info • What does it do? • U.S. Army Edgewood Facility • The project was initiated in February of 2013
Ideas Behind the Design • Lightweight • Transportable • Keeping set-up time to a minimum • Using little resources
Capabilities • Neutralizing Chemicals • Titanium reactor capable of pairing with other reactors • Chemical Warfare Agents
Significance of FDHS • Cost saving • Less risk • No need for boots on the ground
Sources • http://www.gizmag.com/fdhs-mobile-chemical-weapons-neutralizer/29011/ • https://www.ecbc.army.mil/cbarr/newsletter/2013/CBARR_August2013.pdf • http://www.defensenews.com/article/20130904/DEFREG02/309040029/