Volchanskiy branch "Uralvagonzavod" conducted a complex of measures on the product testing, required for decontamination of armored vehicles. Company employees degassing "infected" tanks was carried out. Tested special equipment TDP (LO-29) - tank degassing unit. It is used for spraying of a special chemical composition, which neutralizes the poisons.
From the press-service of the enterprise:
Without degassing "contaminated" tank represents a serious danger to life and health of the crew. Therefore, this procedure should be carried out regularly. The audit showed: Equipment in good working.
Tests were conducted for five sets of TPD and, respectively, five charging devices. The main purpose of testing - evaluation of the quality of manufactured products, as well as monitoring the stability of process technology, implemented between tests.
Action TPD based on the degassing of the solution spraying compressed air. Device polidegaziruyuschey formulation are loaded with RD-2 (RD), which is capable of neutralizing various kinds of toxic substances, including soman, mustard and VX (vi-iks).
Chief Engineer VSW, included in the structure UVZ, Alexander Maksimenko noted, that tests LO-29 were successful and confirmed the high quality of the device for degassing tank.
Check degasification systems for armored vehicles carried out systematically.