Decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition (D3) of facilities used for the processing of energetic materials requires a unique explosives-safety skill set. Energetic materials and compositions can accumulate over time within process equipment, ventilation systems, process and vacuum piping, electrical equipment, drains and sumps, and other hidden spaces, therefore posing considerable potential risk to personnel performing D3 operations.

SMS has developed safe and reliable risk management systems to assess, categorize, decontaminate, disassemble equipment, and demolish such facilities. SMS has evaluated the suitability of various technologies for remote pipe cutting, boroscope inspection, thermal and/or chemical treatment, and destruction in place.

We have successfully applied our risk-based approach to a wide variety of D3 operations. Whether items are meant for reuse, recycle, or disposal, SMS can lead or assist your team to perform D3 activities in a safe and efficient manner.