Weapons Systems and Platforms

SERDP and ESTCP’s Weapons Systems and Platforms program area supports the development and demonstration of innovative technologies that enable DoD to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous materials in its production and maintenance processes, reduce hazardous waste streams, and better understand and mitigate emissions and other environmental impacts that result from its operations.

Completed Projects List
Project Title Completed

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Propeller Hubs Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199922
ESTCP Apr 2004

The Use of Wetting Agents/Fume Suppressants in Hard Chromium Electroplating Baths

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200003
Principal Investigator: Ms. Kathleen Paulson, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
ESTCP Jul 2003

Tertiary Butyl Acetate (TBAC) for Hand Wipe Cleaning Applications

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200616
Principal Investigator: Mr. Wayne Ziegler, U.S. Army Research Laboratory
ESTCP Oct 2010

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Gas Turbine Engine Components Using Advanced Thermal Spray Technologies

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200023
ESTCP May 2006

Improved Large-Area Surface Cleaning Verification with Visual Cleaning Performance Indicator (VCPI) Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200410
Principal Investigator: Mr. Blair Armstrong, Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO-ALC)
ESTCP Jan 2008

Demonstration and Validation of Non-Chromate Aluminum Pretreatments

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200025
Principal Investigator: Bill Nickerson, ONR 351
ESTCP Mar 2012

Soy Methyl Ester Bio-Based Solvent Demonstration

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200305
Principal Investigator: Mr. Brad Hollan, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
ESTCP Apr 2007

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Helicopter Dynamic Components Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200127
Principal Investigator: Mr. Bruce Sartwell, SERDP/ESTCP Program Office
ESTCP Nov 2009

Electrospark Deposition for Depot- and Field-Level Component Repair and Replacement of Hard Chromium Plating

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200202
Principal Investigator: Mr. Bruce Sartwell, SERDP/ESTCP Program Office
ESTCP Sep 2006

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Hydraulic Actuators Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200038
Principal Investigator: Mr. Bruce Sartwell, SERDP/ESTCP Program Office
ESTCP Oct 2007

Scale-Up of Environmentally Friendly Non-Destructive Inspection for Corrosion through Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200407
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jack Benfer, NAVAIR
ESTCP Feb 2008

Aluminum-Manganese Molten Salt Plating

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199903
Principal Investigator: Ms. Erin Beck, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
ESTCP Jun 2006

Robotic Laser Coating Removal System (RLCRS)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200526
Principal Investigator: Mr. Timothy Hoehman, Tinker AFB
ESTCP Aug 2008

Qualification, Demonstration, and Validation of Compliant Removers for Aircraft Sealants and Specialty Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200621
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jeffrey Kingsley, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
ESTCP Mar 2010

Tri-Service Demonstration/Validation of the Pulsed Optical Energy Decoating (FLASHJET®) Process for Military Applications

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199803
Principal Investigator: Mr. Dean Hutchins, U.S. Army Environmental Center
ESTCP Oct 2003

Portable Laser Coating Removal System (PLCRS)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200027
Principal Investigator: Mr. Gerard Mongelli, HQ AFMC/LGPE (CTC)
ESTCP Sep 2005

Non-Ozone Depleting Mobile Heat Pump

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199706
Principal Investigator: Ms. Reza Salavani, AFRL, Air Base Technology Branch
ESTCP Jan 1999

Qualification of an Acceptable Alternative to Halon 1211 DoD Flightline Extinguishers

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200618
Principal Investigator: Howard Bowman, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
ESTCP Sep 2008

On-Board Oxygen Line Cleaning System for Use with DoD Weapons Systems

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199910
Principal Investigator: Ms. Mary Hayes, U.S. Air Force
ESTCP Sep 2006

Demonstration and Validation of Corrosion Resistant Steels for Structural Applications in Aircraft Using an Accelerated Insertion Methodology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200304
Principal Investigator: Michael Schow, 417 SCMS/GUEB
ESTCP Jun 2009