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Materiel Test Procedure 8-4-014
U. S. Army Arctic Test Center
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U. S. ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND
ENVIRONMENTAL TEST PROCEDURE
ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL TEST OF
WATER HANDLING, WATER STORAGE
AND WATER PURIFICATION EQUIPMENT
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OBJECTIVE
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The objective of the procedures outlined in this MTF is to provide
a means of evaluating the performance and safety characteristics of water
handling, water storage, and water purification equipment (including associated
•tools and equipments), under arctic winter environmental conditions.
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BACKGROUND
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Valid comparisons of different designs are necessary to insure
selection of the most suitable water handling, water storage and water
mrification equipment for U. S. Army use. This MTP provides uniform test
rocedures for guidance of all USATECOM agencies concerned with the preparation
of test directives, test reports, test plans and the conduct of tests for
water handling, storage and purification equipment in the arctic. Testing
in a natural arctic winter environment is used to substantiate or supplement
data obtained during the Engineering Design and Engineering Test Phase.
Testing in the arctic generally is not authorized until data from simulated
environmental tests provides reasonable assurance that the test item will
function satisfactorily when subjected to the conditions that would be
encountered in the Arctic.
3. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
a. Appropriate Arctic Winter uniforms.
b. Vehicles (cargo).
c. Still cameras with associated photographic equipment (black and
white or color) .
d. Meteorological support instrumentation.
e. Flowmeter.
f. General and special tools (and ancillary items) to perform
required maintenance; to uncrate and crate; and to load and handle the test item.
g. Test equipment to analyze the quality of the water.
4. REFERENCES
A. AR 705-15, Operations of Materials Under Extreme Conditions
of Environment.
B. AR 705-5, Army Research and Development.
C. AR 70-8, Human Factors and Social Science Research.
D. AR 70-10, Army Materiel Testing.
E. AR 750-6, Maintenance Support Planning.
F. USATECOM Regulation 705-2, Documenting, Teat Plans and Reports.
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G. USATECON Regulation 350-6, Training in New cr Modified
Equipment and Training Devices.
H. MTP 10-4-500, Arctic Preoperational Inspection. Physical
Characteristics, Human Factors, Safety and Maintenance Evaluation.
5. SCOPE
5 . 1 SUMMARY
The procedures outlined in this MTP are designed to determine and
evaluate the perf Prmance and safety characteristics of water handling, water
storage, and water purification equipment.
The sped . tests to be performed and their intended objectives
are listed below.
a. Preoperational Inspection and Physical Characteristics - This
subtest provides for an inspection of the test item to determine:
1) If the test and comparison items are in proper condition
for testing.
2) If the test items physical characteristics conform to
applicab! criteria.
b. Transportability - The objective of this subtest is to determine
if the test item (and its accessories) can be handled and transported under
arctic winter environmental conditions, and to ascertain the extent of damage
from transport over secondary and cross country roads.
c. Installation - The objective of this subtest is to determine if
the test item can be installed under arctic environmental conditions and
what special tools, materials, or procedures are required for various installa¬
tions.
d. Functional Suitability - The objective of this subtest is to
determine the suitability of the test item for use by the U. S. Army under
Arctic environmental conditions. The operational characteristics are tested
under various demand rates, and the performance of the Ce3t item is evaluated
by its ability to provide palatable water, in the volume specified.
e. Human Factors Evaluation and Safety - The objective of this
subtest is to determine if:
1) The test item is compatible with the
limitations of persons who will operate and maintain it
environmental conditions.
2) The test item is safe for U. S. Army
environmental conditions.
skills, aptitudes,
under arctic
use under arctic
f. Maintenance Evalua
determine if the test item meets
requirements, as well as durabili
TC's, MC's or other established c
tion - The objective of this subtest is to
the required maintenance and maintainability
ty requirements as defined by QMR’s, SDR's,
riteria under arctic environmental conditions.
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LIMITATIONS
This KTP is limited to general procedures for arctic environmental
testing applicable to all water handling, water storage, and water purifica¬
tion equipment.
6. PROCEDURES
6.1 PREPARATION FOR TEST
a. Since arctic winter environmental tests are normally scheduled
from October through March (6 months), ensure that the test items, test
comparison and support weapons are delivered to the Arctic Test Center prior
to 1 October.
b. Ensure that all teat personnel are familiar with the required
technical and operational characteristics of the item under test, such as
stipulated in Qualitative Materiel Requirements (QMR), Small Development
Requirements (SDR), and Technical Characteristics (TC), and record this
criteria in the test plan. Assigned personnel will prepare the plan of teat,
supervise the conduct of test, collect test data, and report the results of
the test. MOS of assigned personnel shall include 7010, 12B and 51N.
c. TDY personnel shall be used to augment assigned personnel and
shall be trained to the degree that they are as proficient on the individual
weapons as the troops who will use the weapon. MOS of assigned personnel will
include 5 IN and 12B.
d. Review all instructional material issued with the test item by
the manufacturer, contractor, or government, as well as reports of previous
tests conducted on the same type of equipment, and familiarize all teat per¬
sonnel available for reference.
e. Record the grade, MOS, background, and training of all test
personnel and ensure chat all personnel receive new equipment training (NET).
f. Record the following information:
1) Nomenclature, serial number(s), and manufacturer's name of
the test items.
2) Nomenclature, serial number(s), accuracy tolerances,
calibration requirements, and last date calibrated of the
test equipment selected for the tests.
g. Select test equipment ideally having an accuracy 10 times
greater than that of the function to be measured.
h. Prepare record forms for systematic entry of data, chronology
of test, and analysis in final evaluation.
i. Prepare adequace safety precautions to provide safety for
personnel and equipment, and ensure that all safety SOP's are observed
throughout the test.
J. Prepare a test schedule to include all subtests to be conducted,
detailing the minimum time required to complete each subtest and estimatin'
the net testing tima required.
k. Record the prevailing meteorological conditions and ensuri
the environmental conditions are suitable for testing.
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6.2 TEST CONDUCT
6.2.] Preoperatlonal Inspection and Physical Characteristics
a. Upon receipt, carefully inspect the test and comparison
Items and their shipping containers for completeness, damage and general
condition in accordance with the applicable section of MTP 10-4-500.
6.2.2 Trans portabili tv
a. Determine that all test (and comparison items) are in good
condition, with all parts secure and ready for transport. Crate the test
items if required.
b. Select handling gear in accordance with applicable technical
manuals and load the test items on suitable trucks.
c. Transport the test items over secondary and cross country
trails for a minimum of 50 miles. Note ambient air temperature during
transport.
d. Offload the test items (uncrating where necessary), and
carefully inspect for damage resulting from transport.
e. Record the following data:
1) Description of manpower and/or equipment plus the time
required to prepare, load and off-load the test item
from the vehicle.
2) Maximum and minimum ambient air temperatures during
transport.
3) Mileage accumulated and road conditions.
4) Difficulties encountered during load, off-loading and
transport.
5) Damage which resulted from transport.
6) Malfunctions.
7) Results of inspection.
6.2.3 Ins tallation
NOTE: The following procedure applies to the installation of
water purification, water storage reservoirs and water
handling equipment.
a. Prepare the installation site to receive the test item and
ensure that all tools and handling equipments necessary for the installation
are available.
b. Provide a suitable shelter and heating equipment to ensure
a constant temperature above 32°F.
NOTE: Shelter must be provided for certain equipments since
they cannot operate below the freezing temperature of
water. Other test items, however, which w<~ 'c normally
be placed in an unsheltered environment suci as large
storage tanks, should not be sheltered for the test.
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c. Set up the test item in accordance with the instructions
contained in the technical manual.
d. Measure the local air temperatures and wind velocities
during preparation and installation of equipments.
e. Record the following data:
1) Ambient air temperatures and wind velocity.
2) Type, quantity of special equipment, and special skills
required for installation.
3) Number of men and time required to assemble and install
the test item.
4) All difficulties encountered during assembly and
installation.
5) Description of ground surface and dimensions of the
completed site.
f. Photograph the test site and installation. Annotate the
photographs to indicate sequence of assembly.
6.2.4
Functional Suitability
6.2.4. 1 Water Purification Units
a. Following initial installation, operate the test item in
accordance with instructions in the technical manual. Throughout the test
measure the flow rate and amount of water processed. (Using a flow meter).
NOTE: During initial operation check all components ar.d
connections to insure compatibility with related equipment.
b. During the operation of the purification unit vary the flow
to determine if coagulation, filtration, and chlorination process can be
adjusted to change raw water quantity characteristics without interruption
of flow.
c. Periodically (at least once each hour) draw water samples
from the input source (inmediately proceeding the test item) and from the
effluent stream.
NOTE: These samples will be used to determine if the purification
unit meets current radiological standards for water
and chemical standards developed by the Surgeon General.
d. Stop and restart the purification unit at least once every
two hours. Note any problema in restarting and determine if the quality
of the water varies during this cyclic process.
NOTE: The stop and start cycle simulates the fluctuation of
water production that may be required by variable water
demand in field locations.
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e. Expose Che purification unit to temperatures, which approach
the lower temperature limits of the equipment. Note any operational changes
or problems.
f. Record the following data:
1) Malfunctions or failures of the test item.
2) Ambient air and water temperatures.
3) Total ’aliens of water pumped through the test item.
4) Average pumping rate.
5) Total hours of operation.
6) Number of samples taken, noting the time and conditions
at the time the samples were taken.
7) Corpatibility of test item with related water purifica¬
tion equipment.
6.2.4. 2 Water Storage Reservoirs and Water Handling Equipment
a. During filling and drawoff operations periodically interrupt
the pumping and vary the flow rate. Note any effects or operational problems
caused by the flow fluctuations.
b. During fill operations measure and noce the rate at which
the test item can be filled. Also note the capacity of test item.
c. During drain operations measure and note the rate at which
the test item can be drained. Also note the amount of water that cannot be
withdrawn.
d. Measure and note any changes in the configuration of the
test item due to snow, wind, ice, etc.
NOTE: Step d would only apply where the test item is not
provided with a shelter as in the case of large storage
tanks.
e. Record the following data:
1) The rate at which the test item can be filled and emptied.
2) Storage capacity of the test item.
3) Amount of water that cannot be withdrawn from the test item.
4) Ambient air temperatures and wind velocity, water
temperatures, and surface temperatures of the test item.
5) Maximum depth of snow accumulated on the reservoir, on
a daily basis.
6) Description and photographs of the effects of rocks,
snow and ice on the test item's exterior and any sign
of wear, pinholes, cracks, blisters or leakage.
6.2,5 Human Factors Evaluation and Safety
a. Conduct all Human Factors and Safety Tests in accordance
v;ith the applicable sections of MTP 10-4-500.
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b. Conduct these tests concurrently with the operational tests
described in this MTP.
6.2.6 Maintenance Evaluation
a. Conduct all maintenance evaluation tests (Maintenance and
Reliability) in accordance with applicable sections of MTP 10-4-500.
b. Conduct these tests concurrently with the operational tests
described in this MIP.
6.3 TEST DATA
All test data to be recorded will be as specified in the
individual subcests of chis MTP.
6.4 DATA REDUCTION AND PRESENTATION
Processing of raw test data shall, in general, consist of
organizing, marking for identification and correlation, and grouping the
test data according to test title.
Specific instructions for the reduction and presentation of
individual test data are outlined in the succeeding paragraphs.
6.4.1 Preoperatlonal Inspection and Physical Characteristics
Preoperational inspection and physical characteristics data shall
be reduced and presented in accordance with MTP 10-4-500.
6.4.2 Transportability
Determine the extent of the problems involved in handling, loading,
offloading, and transporting the test item in an arctic environment. Prepare
a report discussing the problems and detailing special procedures, materiel,
or personnel required to support the transport of the test item in an arctic
environment.
6.4.3 Installation
Determine the extent of problems involved in installing Water
Purification, Water Storage, Water Handling Equipments, in an arctic environment.
Prepare a report discussing the requirements for shelters and heating; the
need for special equipments and materiels; and the need for design changes
to the test item to facilitate future installations in arctic environments.
6.4.4 Functional Suitability
The operation of the test item shall be determined by comparison
with previously accepted items of like nature and specifications. Prepare
a report on the acceptability of the test item and other components and
connections, and analyzing the performance characteristics under varying
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demand rates and temperature ranges.
6.4.5 Human Factors Evaluation and Safety
Human Factors and Safety data shall be reduced and presented in
accordance with MTP 10-4-500.'
6.4.6
Maintenance Evaluation
Maintenance data (including reliability) shall be reduced and
presented in accordance with MTP 10-4-500.
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related to the criteria established by Qualitative Materiel Requirements (QMR) ,
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