Mobile Decontamination System

Mobile Decontamination System (MDS) has been developed by Vehicle Research and Development Establishment, Ahmednagar. It is designed to decontaminate vehicles, equipment personnel and terrain against biological and chemical warfare agents. The system is mounted on a TATRA 8x8 truck with cross-country capabilities. The main sub-systems of mobile decontamination system are: pre-wash, chemical wash, postwash equipment. Pre-wash consists of a 3000 l stainless steel water tank and a fast suction pump. A high-pressure jet with a capacity of 3400 lph at 45-50 bar, and a low-pressure jet with a capacity of 900 lph at 5-6 bar and 1600 lph at 10-15 bar have also been provided. The chemical wash system is capable of mixing two powders and two liquids with variable feed rates. It has a 5 l/min slurry emulsion flow rate. The postwash system consists of a high-pressure hot water jet, a hot water shower for personnel, and provision of steam for decontamination of clothing. The subsystems can be simultaneously operated. The MDS has Undergone users trials and approved for introduction into service with Indian Army. The vehicles are under production by M/s WASP Pumps, to whom the technology has been transferred.