Technical Presentations
“Prediction of the Full-Scale Cook-off Response Based on Small-Scale Testing” PARARI · Brisbane, Australia · Nov. 2011 · Robert T. Ford, A. Garn Butcher & Clint Guymon
“In-Process Material Classification” IGUS Conference · SLC, UT · May 2011 · A. Garn Butcher & Kirt N. Sasser
“Principles and Methods of Sensitivity Testing for In-Process Hazard Characterization of Explosive Materials” DDESB · Portland, OR · July, 2010 · Robert T. Ford & Kirt N. Sasser and PARARI · Brisbane, Australia · Nov. 2011 · Robert T. Ford
“Bulk Thermal Stability Characterization via the SBAT Apparatus” DDESB · Portland, OR · July, 2010 · Clint G. Guymon & Robert T. Ford and IGUS Conference · SLC, UT · May 2011 · Clint G. Guymon, PhD & Jared S. Teter, PhD
“Application of Safety-By-Design To The Future AP Rocket Motor Demil (ARMD) Facility At Letterkenny Munitions Center” Global Demil Symposium and Exposition · Denver, CO · May 2011 · Robert T. Ford and Gary D. Dodds
“Successful Integration of Hazards Analysis Methodology into the Design of a Demilitarization Inductive Heating Meltout (DIHME) Operation” Global Demil Symposium and Exposition · Tulsa, OK · May 2010 · Robert T. Ford & Jason D. Howe
“Successful Integration of Hazards Analysis Methodology into the Design, Startup, and Operation of a Munitions Residue Inspection System (MRIS)” Global Demil Symposium and Exposition · Tulsa, OK · May 2010 · Robert T. Ford &Jason D. Howe
“Risk Analysis Applied to Cutting Process Piping Contaminated with Explosive Materials” PARARI · Adelaide, South Australia · Nov. 2009 · Robert T. Ford
“Safe Decontamination and Demolition of Explosives-processing Facilities” DDESB · Portland, OR · July 2010 & PARARI · Adelaide, South Australia · Nov. 2009 · Robert T. Ford
“Part II: Explosives Safety Principles Successfully Applied to Decommissioning of Operating Buildings” Global Demil Symposium and Exposition · San Diego, CA · May 2009 · Robert T. Ford and &Patrick Keller
“Explosives Safety Principles Successfully Applied to Cutting Process Piping Contaminated with Explosive Materials” Global Demil Symposium and Exposition · San Diego, CA · May 2009 · Robert T. Ford & Ray Jorgenson
“Explosive Safety Principles Applied to Decontamination & Demolition of Facilities” DDESB · Palm Springs, CA · Aug. 2008 · Robert T. Ford & Kirt N. Sasser
“Explosive Safety Principles Successfully Applied to Decontamination and Demolition of Explosives-processing Facilities” Global Demil Symposium and Exposition · SLC, UT · May 2008 · Robert T. Ford and PARARI · Melbourne, Australia · Nov. 2007 · Robert T. Ford
“Successful Integration of Hazards Analysis Methodology into the Design, Startup, and Operation of a Cryofracture Demilitarization Facility” Global Demil Symposium and Exposition · Reno, NV · May 2007 · Jason D. Howe
“Ergonomic Principles and Risk Assessment” University of Utah · SLC, UT · April 2007 · Kirt N. Sasser
“Risk Management Principles Applied to Energetic Material Processing” University of Utah · SLC, UT · April 2007 · Robert T. Ford
“Explosives Operating Building Decontamination & Demolition” ATK Launch Systems · Feb. 2007 · Robert T. Ford.
“Enhancing Root Cause Analysis Effectiveness and Efficiency” ATK Conference · Nov. 2006 · Robert T. Ford
“PSM Regulation Applicability for Explosive Operations Overview,” SPISC · ATK Elkton, MD · June 2006 · Robert T. Ford
“The Hazards Analysis Process from Start to Finish” ATK Corporate · Jan. 2006 · Robert T. Ford
“Sensitivity & Reactivity Characterization Testing of Energetic Material for Process Risk Assessment” JANNAF · Monterery, CA · Dec. 2005 · Robert T. Ford and A. Garn Butcher
“Standardization of Sensitivity and Reactivity Characterization Testing for Energetic Materials Processing” PARARI · Brisbane, Australia · Nov 2005
“Root Cause Analysis for Accident Investigation” ES&H Conference · ATK · Sept. 2004 · Robert T. Ford
“Successful Integration of Hazards Analysis Methodology into the Design of a Chemical Agent Munition Demilitarization Facility” Global Demil Symposium and Exposition · Lexington, KY · May 2002 · Robert T. Ford & Gary D. Dodds
“Risk-Based Assessment in an Energetic Material Processing Facility: Avoiding Overly-Conservative Guidelines for Transient Traffic,” ’99 Global Demilitarization Symposium and Exposition, May 1999, Robert T. Ford and Lyman A. Losee.
“Applying a Systematic Approach to Risk and Cost Evaluation,” ASSE Best Practices, February 2, 1999, Robert T. Ford.
“Risk-Based Assessment for Microwave Meltout Demilitarization of M117 Bombs,” ADPA Global Demil, Coeur d’ Alene, ID, May 1998, Robert T. Ford and Jay L. Potter.
“Risk-Based Assessment in an Energetic Material Processing Facility,” DDESB, Orlando, FL, August 1998, Robert T. Ford and Lyman A. Losee.
“Safety Management by Risk-Based Assessment,” JANNAF CS, PSHA, and APS Joint Meeting, West Palm Beach, FL, October 19, 1997, Robert T. Ford and Lyman A. Losee.
“Demilitarization of M117 Bombs: A Risk-Based Assessment Success Story,” ALChE, New Orleans, LA, March 1998, and JANNAF, Houston TX, April 1998, Robert T. Ford and Boyd Hill.
“Mobile Generant Loader and Venting System,” GES/SMS Morton Presentation, June 5, 1997, Robert T. Ford and Thaddeus C. Speed.
“Remediation of Explosives Contaminated Soil and Piping; a Risk-Based Assessment Success Story,” UXO Forum 1997 at the Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN, May 28-30, 1997, Robert T. Ford and Karla A. Hendricks.
“Risk/Cost Trade-Off Analysis,” Safety Summit 1998, Global Solutions for People, Property, and the Environment, Seattle, WA, June 12-14, 1998, Robert T. Ford.
“Risk Trade-Off Analysis,” Risk Management Symposium, Risk Management and Decision Making, Session No. 14, New Orleans, LA, February 27, 1996, Robert T. Ford.
